Published by education on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 7:00am
Last summer, the Willard Police Action League (PAL) was a finalist for a $100,000 grant in Kubota’s Hometown Proud Project competition, with the intention of using the funds towards their Camp Character.
Published by education on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 7:00am
Will remain on the job until June 30, future plans unknown at this time
After five years as superintendent of the Willard School District, Dr. Matt Teeter announced via a letter on the district website that he would be stepping down, effective June 30, 2022.
Published by education on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 7:00am
Some 100 local volunteers, many shown above, gathered at Convoy of Hope Tuesday, Nov. 30, as part of the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce Give Back campaign.
In total, the group compiled:
- 2,000 bags of groceries created for an outreach in Fort Collins, Colo.;
Published by education on Wed, 12/15/2021 - 7:00am
Thanks to scads of sunshine and holiday spirit, the cool nip in the air Saturday morning in Ash Grove was soundly quelled for the Ash Grove Christmas parade.
Published by education on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 7:00am
Students at Ash Grove High School showed their support for eighth-grader Hayden Austin by raising funds for him during the school’s “Change for Change” Day on Friday, Nov. 19. As of press time, the fundraiser was found to have raised $1,500 for Hayden.
Published by education on Thu, 12/09/2021 - 7:00am
Local racer recognized for achievements on the drag strip
An Ash Grove native is now a car racing legend. Kim Keith was inducted into the Southwest Missouri Drag Racers Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 20. He has been drag racing for over 50 years.
Published by education on Mon, 12/06/2021 - 7:00am
The city of Willard hosted a ceremony at Willard City Hall Monday, Nov. 22, to dedicate the Otis E. Moore Memorial Highway. About 60 people attended the event, which included remarks from U.S. Representative Billy Long and Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The Otis E.
