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Haylee Drexler, Birch Tree, and Alyssa Barkley, Winona, were among the 85 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the 2024 Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 16 through 19, 2024 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City. They were sponsored by Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative.
Youth invited to state cooperative conference
Each year in July, high school students from across Missouri converge on Jefferson City to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) is a four-day, fun-filled opportunity for high school juniors (would-be seniors) to grow their leadership abilities. more
R-7 declares staffing shortages
School choice and transportation reimbursement, plus reimbursement of a portion of base teacher pay by the state were topics of concern at the West Plains R-7 monthly school board meeting, held Tuesday after being postponed a week due to weather. more
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Connect West Plains comprehensive plan already seeing results, says city planner
The Connect West Plains comprehensive plan has resulted in significant achievements and ongoing efforts since its adoption in August 2023, says City of West Plains Planning Director Emily Gibson.  more
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A plaque on the Lincoln Schoolhouse, 1400 E. Pony Thomas St. in West Plains, proclaims the former school building’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lincoln School, now on historic register, expands with Reflection Plaza
The historic Lincoln School in West Plains is the seventh site in Howell County to be included on the National Register of Historic Places. more
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WILLOW SPRINGS — Willow Springs City Clerk Heather Tooley, center, was recognized Thursday evening during the Willow Springs City Council meeting for earning her Missouri Registered City Clerks designation. It is to be formally awarded March 12 in Columbia at the annual Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association Spring Institute. The association’s South Central Director and Ava City Clerk Suzanne Welsh, left, and South Central Secretary and West Plains City Clerk Kellie Mayers, at right, presented Tooley with a plaque and flowers thanking her for her dedication, leadership and hard work.
WS Clerk Tooley recognized by Ava, WP clerks for dedication
Mary Hass Schrag, founder of Physical Therapy Specialists Clinics in West Plains and Mtn. Grove, has dedicated her career and personal life to serving her community, sitting on several boards including the Missouri State University Foundation and Central Bank boards, on which she currently sits.
Mary Hass Schrag: A career defined by her passion for helping
In June 1984, Mary Hass Schrag embarked on a journey that would shape the landscape of physical therapy in Howell County and beyond. As the first physical therapist to provide services in the area, Schrag’s dedication and vision laid the foundation for what would become Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic. more
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The West Plains R-7 School District announced this week Brandon Somoza will be the new assistant principal at West Plains High School for the 2025-26 school year. He will officially step into his new role on July 1. He has led the Zizzer Pride Academy as Director since 2023. Before that, he taught in the Cabool School District and his background includes serving as a children’s service worker with the Greene County Department of Social Services and as a youth specialist for the Division of Youth Services. He holds a Master of Science in Administration, a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, all from Missouri State University-Springfield.
Samoza named to WPHS administration team
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West Plains Chamber looks beyond businesses to build up community
Many think of commerce as the only focus of local chambers, but a closer look at the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce proves it is not just a listing of businesses, but a comprehensive look at why West Plains should be considered a town to live, work, play and raise a family. That includes information about employment, educational opportunities, social and business networks, housing, and listings of churches and recreational and community events for all ages. more
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Beyond the basics: West Plains' evolving approach to homeless support
No one place can provide every service needed for the unhoused and unsheltered within a community, but three local resources aim to work as a safety net to complement and supplement one another. more
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Founders of West Plains&rsquo; first LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, held in June 2024 at Galloway Park, are, from left, Cammie Storm, Mariah Begley, Rain Wilson, Stevie Miller, Erin Rigdon and Nick Hackworth.
Pride, FOLX aim to build inclusive community in West Plains
A small city surrounded on all sides by rural America, West Plains is home to a robust LGBTQ+ community. more
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MSU-WP calls for honorary degree nominees
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains are seeking nominations for an honorary associate’s degree, to be awarded at the May 10 commencement ceremony. The deadline to submit candidates is March 14. more
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Southern Bank is a sponsor of West Plains BrewFest and purchased the tasting glasses that will be given to the first 500 attendees of the event, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 8 at the West Plains Civic Center. BrewFest is a fundraiser for the West Plains Council on the Arts, with proceeds going to fund the Gatewood Family Fine Arts Scholarship. Attendees are offered an opportunity to sample craft brewery beers and samplings of food from area breweries and restaurants. Southern Bank contributed $1,200, plus purchased $480 worth of event tickets. Front row, from left: bank employee Renee McFarland, arts council Vice President Terri Combs, bank employee Brittany Pilgrim and council President Kathleen Morrissey. Back row: bank employees Weston Gant, Adrienne Thompson, Amanda Wallace, Holly Moritz, Lindsey Peterman, Zack McNett and Tyler Martin.
BrewFest details announced
Craft brewers, area distributors and local restaurants will be highlighted at the 11th annual West Plains BrewFest, set to begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. March 8 in the exhibit hall at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., and end at 8:30 p.m. more
6th annual Captain D’s Cystic Fibrosis Day is Saturday
The sixth annual Cystic Fibrosis Day at Captain D’s will be held Saturday at the restaurant, 1402 Preacher Roe Blvd. in West Plains. more
Randy Reese of Ozark Trading Post in Mtn. View, left, presents a guitar to Randy Frazier, Mtn. View. The guitar will be signed by country artist Rodney Atkins and auctioned off ahead of his March 15 concert fundraiser for cystic fibrosis research.
Atkins-signed guitar to be auctioned at March 15 concert
Randy Frazier, Mtn. View, recently accepted, on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis of West Plains, a guitar donated by Randy Reese of Ozark Trading Post, Mtn. View to be autographed by chart-topping country musician Rodney Atkins. more
Welcome Center to celebrate 100th birthday of Jim the Wonder Dog
The Ozark Heritage Welcome Center, 2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd., is hosting a birthday party 11 a.m. March 10, in honor of a special past resident of West Plains, Jim the Wonder Dog. more
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