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Library Card Sign-up Month is recognized in September, and to mark the occasion, West Plains Mayor Mike Topliff, left, signed a proclamation emphasizing the city's ongoing commitment to and support of the West Plains Public Library for the services it provides. The library serves not only as a place to check out books, but offers additional services like access to the internet and job resources, community events and literacy programs. The mayor’s proclamation was also a recognition of public libraries as diverse and inclusive spaces, welcoming to people of all backgrounds and, as Topliff put it, “a place of quiet respite.” He thanked the Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library and the patrons using the library for keeping it alive and thriving. To sign up for a library card, visit the library at 750 W. Broadway and bring two documents with a name and current address, a valid ID and a telephone number. Library cards are free for West Plains residents but nonresidents may get a card by providing the needed information and paying a fee of $25 per year. For more information, call 417-256-4775. With Topliff is West Plains Library Manager Dr. Greg Carter.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Quill honors Patriot Day, National Day of Remembrance and Service
Within the pages of today’s Quill, readers will find special advertisements taken out by local businesses and organizations in recognition of Patriot Day, a national day of mourning and remembrance of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more
Richards School Board to meet Sept. 19
The Richards School District Board of Education will meet in regular monthly session at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 in the school’s boardroom. more
Blue Jean Ball returns, will be held in new venue
After a hiatus of several years, the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation has announced the return of the annual Blue Jean Ball in a new venue. The 10th annual event was celebrated in 2018 and raised over $79,000 for the foundation’s various community-oriented health care projects. more
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The Howell County Democratic Party headquarters is now open at 41 Court Square in West Plains. A grand opening was held Friday evening, featuring visits from Missouri Democratic Party Chair Russ Carnahan and Vice Chair Yvonne Reeves-Chong, lieutenant governor candidate Richard Brown and 154th District state representative candidate JoJo Stewart. Additional Democratic candidates who talked about their qualifications and goals were Jeffrey Collins, running for Howell County coroner, and Bill Echols, running for Howell County Northern District Commissioner. Supporters of Democratic candidates may go to the headquarters for yard signs and candidate merchandise, and voters can get information on national and state candidates, voter's rights and the Missouri Amendment 3 ballot initiative regarding reproductive rights. The headquarters are open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 5, when the general election is held. Call Howell County Democratic Co-Chair Mark Jolliff at 417-293-3317 or email him at 911mrj@gmail.com for more information. From left: Echols, Howell County Democratic Co-Chair Terry Moore, Reeves-Chong, Carnahan, Brown, Stewart, Collins, former 152nd District State Rep. J.C. Kuessner and Jolliff.
Howell Co. Democrats open HQ on Court Square
McAlister's Deli will open its doors with a grand opening at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 it 703 N. Kentucky Ave. in West Plains. A complimentary meal will be offered to "community heroes" including first responders, veterans and active military personnel, teachers and truck drivers from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the store. Regular business hours will be 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
McAlister’s Deli to hold West Plains grand opening Sept. 16
McAlister's Deli, a fast-casual chain restaurant, will open the doors of Missouri’s 34th location at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 at 703 N. Kentucky Ave., next to 10Box Cost Plus grocery store in West Plains. more
3rd annual Downtown Fall Block Party next Saturday
Get ready, West Plains, because the 3rd annual Downtown Fall Block Party is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest and best events of the year! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, the heart of downtown will be transformed into a bustling celebration, where community spirit, local talent, and the vibrant energy of fall come together for an unforgettable day. more
The West Plains R-7 School District has launched a contest, asking the public to help name the district’s new mascot. The mascot, a lightning bolt with a bold grin, is a gift from the West Plains Zizzer Quarterback Club. Students are already auditioning for chance to wear the costume, said officials, but there’s just one thing missing — a name. “We need your creativity to give our mascot its new identity,” said district officials, encouraging people to submit their ideas online at forms.gle/6Rc2yem9DhDpVM448. “Once we gather your suggestions, we’ll narrow it down to the top 5 and bring it back to the community to vote!” Submissions are due by Sept. 20.
Zizzers' new mascot needs a name
A 1/3 total carat weight diamond pendant in a 10 karat white gold setting valued at $900 has been donated by Rickie David Jewelers to the 37th Judicial CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The jewelry piece will be auctioned off Saturday during the organization's dinner theater fundraiser. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a mixer at Rubydoo's Vintage Events Center, 940 County Road 9190 east of West Plains, followed by dinner at 6:30. Tickets to the event have sold out, CASA officials shared Wednesday evening on social media. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite literary character in keeping with the play, "How To Enchant a Bookshop" by Todd Wallinger, the evening's performance.
Rickie David Jewelers donates to CASA cause
Pedal the Cause bike ride set for Oct. 5
The annual lWest Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause Community Bike Ride will be held Oct. 5, starting and finishing at West Plains High School. more
Melva Johnson of Howell County is the winner of the Quill's recent Back-to-School Scavenger Hunt contest. Johnson was chosen at random from entrants that searched the Aug. 17 issue of the Quill’s West Plains Gazette for eight ads that had an apple in them and provided a list of the businesses advertised. Johnson won a $50 gift certificate provided by Ruby Tuesday. Participating businesses with apples added to their ads were Cawvey’s Electric Motor Service, SRS Electric, Horn Plumbing, El Charro, Richards Brothers Farm Store, Partners in Shine, Mo-Ark Glass and Lynch Equipment.
Scavenger hunt winner named
Howell Co. Democratic HQ to hold grand opening
The Howell County Democratic Committee will hold the grand opening of its 2024 Democratic Headquarters at 5 p.m. Friday at its location, 41 Court Square in downtown West Plains. more
Deputies continue search for missing man, ask neighbors to check cameras
The Howell County Sheriff’s Office continues to try to find rural West Plains resident Daniel Devins, 35, who was reported missing Aug. 18, having last been seen leaving his home on foot, traveling near Private Road 6449 off of K Highway, about half a mile northeast of Fairview School. more
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A flagpole behind the Quill office appears to point to a dragonfly hovering against a backdrop of altocumulus clouds in this photo snapped Friday afternoon. Indeed, the dragonfly “hung out” in that same position for several minutes. Historically, altocumulus clouds have long been interpreted as a precursor to future stormy weather; Friday’s forecast did bear a 20% chance of thunderstorms, which did not manifest in West Plains. However, on Saturday, when an 80% chance of storms during the day produced no such weather, the 30% chance forecast for that evening yielded a downpour that began shortly before sunset and the rain lasted into the early morning hours. The National Weather Service office in Springfield does not yet have a total rainfall amount for that storm recorded as of press time, but excluding that, as of Tuesday afternoon, West Plains has received about 2.85 inches more rain than the average value recorded for this time of year, and about 6.57 inches more than this time in 2023.
Dragonfly
Grandparents Day
Call for submissions: Celebrate Grandparents Day with the Quill
The West Plains Daily Quill is taking submissions for its Grandparents Day section to publish Sept. 7. Readers are invited to send letters, stories, photos and tributes in celebration of their grandparents. more
Quill, public offices closed for Labor Day
In celebration of Labor Day, the West Plains Daily Quill will be closed Monday and no online news will be published that day. Normal business hours and operations will resume Tuesday. more
Paintings and quilts featuring Missouri professional sports team logos and colors are up for auction online through 7 p.m. Sept. 7. They are being auctioned as a fundraiser for 37th Judicial Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). The items were created and donated as part of the South Central Correctional Center's Restorative Justice Program, which gives inmates a creative outlet while providing an opportunity to perform community service. The donations may be viewed upstairs at the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI), 408 Washington Ave., or on Facebook @ 37thJudicialCASA, where a link to the online auction may be found. With three of the paintings, from left: CASA Volunteer Coordinator Shari Perkins, OzSBI Mentor Coordinator Gene Weinbeck, CASA Executive Director Connie Pendergrass, OzSBI Business Development Specialist Autumn Shirley, Unified Systems founder and owner Sean Feiler and OzSBI Chief Financial Officer Ila Sloan.
CASA art auction fundraiser underway
The 37th Judicial Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program has received sports-themed quilts and paintings donated by the South Central Correctional Center's Restorative Justice Program. The works are offered for sale by online auction through 7 p.m. Sept. 7. more
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About 15 dogs and their people enjoyed the City of West Plains Annual Dog Swim, held Sunday at the West Plains Aquatic Center. The event closed out the public pool's season and gave the canines a chance to cool off and play. Dog treats were available courtesy of Jamie Alford with Homebuddy Pet Care. For more pictures of pups making a splash, see the City of West Plains Facebook page @CityofWestPlains.
Pooches enjoy annual Dog Swim Day at city pool
Carpenter Media Group acquires 16 titles, print facility from Phillips Media Group
Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and Phillips Media Group (PMG) announced today they have reached an agreement for CMG to acquire PMG’s 16 community newspapers spread across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois, as well as Nowata Printing Company in Springfield, Mo. more
Annual Ozarks Resource Center Backyard Concert is Sept. 7
Five musical groups will entertain at a benefit concert starting 4 p.m. Sept. 7, held in the backyard of the Yellow House Community Arts Center, 209 W. Trish Knight in West Plains.  more
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