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West Plains Pride to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity at Galloway Park

From noon to dark June 15 and 16, a West Plains Pride event at Galloway Park in West Plains will focus on celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. more

5/9/24

West Plains High School Junior Emma Arnold

West Plains R-7 welcomes new student school board rep

The West Plains R-7 School District Board of Education has welcomed a West Plains High School student to serve as a nonvoting member. more

5/9/24

"Pider," Willow Spring Tuesday Study Club member Kathleen Carrell's "pet for a day," stirred up a fascination with orb weaver spiders that led to a presentation which she shared at April's club meeting.

WILLOW SPRINGS TUESDAY STUDY CLUB

On April 16, 2024, the Willow Springs Tuesday Study Club met at the home of Geneva Moody for a regular business meeting. Following the meeting, Kathleen Carrell gave a presentation on Orb Weaver Spiders. more

5/9/24

Community Calendar: May 8 update

Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by noon Fridays to news@wpdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains. more

5/8/24

Ozarka to host Kids College this summer

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., will host Kids College this summer. more

5/7/24

Dr. Rick Mansfield, left, receives a medal and certificate in appreciation of his conservation efforts from Jan Tappana, chapter regent for the Ozark Spring chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

 Ozark Spring DAR recognizes Rick Mansfield

National Society fo the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Ozark Spring Chapter Regent Jan Tappana recently presented area historian Dr. Rick Mansfield with a DAR Conservation Medal and Conservation Certificate Award. more

5/6/24

Rubydoo's to host Mother/Daughter Big Hat Event Saturday

Rubydoo’s Vintage Events Center and Collins Farms will host a Mother/Daughter Big Hat Event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. more

5/6/24

Howell Co. RFD quarter auction, chili cook-off is Saturday

The Howell County Rural Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a quarter action in conjunction with a chili cook-off hosted by the department’s firefighters at 5 p.m. Saturday. Both events will take place at the fire station on K Highway just behind the South Howell County Ambulance shed. more

5/3/24

Cemetery cleanups planned

Hebron Cemetery more

5/3/24

Eric Pinson, Mtn. Grove, left, is one of four students in the Eighth U.S. Congressional District of Missouri whose nomination to be appointed to a U.S. military service academy was accepted. The nomination was made by Rep. Jason Smith, right. Pinson is set to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. During a celebratory dinner held April 21 in St. James, Smith recognized all four appointees, including students from St. James, Sikeston and Farmington. “I’m incredibly proud of these bright young men for earning a spot at one of our nation’s highly competitive service academies,” said Smith in a statement to media. “All of these young men are exceptional students and leaders in school. On top of excelling in the classroom, they have also made a real difference serving and giving back to their communities. They will now take on the difficult but highly rewarding task of preparing for a career in military service. I know they have a very bright future ahead and I’m excited to see what they will accomplish.”

Mtn. Grove student appointed to U.S. Naval Academy

5/2/24

S.T.A.R. Orientation dates set for new students registering for summer session, fall semester classes

New students planning to enroll in 2024 summer session and/or fall semester classes at Missouri State University-West Plains can sign up now for the university’s STudent Advising and Registration (S.T.A.R.) Orientation. more

5/2/24

West Plains High School art teacher Audrey Scott took first place in the adult division of the 2023 Mental Health Month art show, themed “Pieces of Me.” This year’s art show theme is “Note to Self.” Works will be on display Monday through May 17 at the West Plains Civic Center.

Mental Health Month art show starts Monday

The West Plains Council on the Arts and Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center (BHC) have again partnered to bring a themed collection of submissions by area residents to the West Plains Civic Center. WPCA will host the exhibition of works from Monday through May 17 in the gallery on the mezzanine in the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. The gallery is open to the public during regular civic center hours. more

5/2/24

The Mtn. Grove Fire Department recently visited Mtn. Grove Christian Academy to hold an event to show students what goes into being a firefighter. Students were given the opportunity to try on firefighting gear and spray a fake “fire” to put it out, fire department officials shared.

Mtn. Grove firefighters hold hands-on event for students

5/1/24

Reese Morrison, left, Willow Springs, received the Distinguished Public Affairs Fellow Award at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) annual Celebration of Leaders student awards ceremony April 18 at the West Plains Civic Center. The Distinguished Fellow of Public Affairs Award is given to a student who goes above and beyond in her efforts to advance the university’s public affairs mission both on and off campus by demonstrating ethical leadership, civic engagement and cultural awareness. The award is sponsored and selected by the Faculty Senate’s Public Affairs Committee. She received her award from Public Affairs Committee Chair Ana Estrella.

MSU-WP honors students at Celebration of Leaders

Awards and accolades abounded when faculty, staff and students at Missouri State University-West Plains gathered April 18 for the Celebration of Leaders student awards ceremony at the West Plains Civic Center. more

4/29/24

Tie rafting focus of Friday historical program

The Shannon County Museum, Ozarks Historical Preservation and Ozarks Riverways Foundation are partnering to host a historical program Friday evening to kick off the Ozark Mountain Festival in Eminence. more

4/29/24

History came alive for West Plains Middle School sixth graders such as Journey Prantl, here, as they began a Titanic journaling adventure. From crafting their characters to investigating historical research, the students navigated the highs and lows of life aboard the "Ship of Dreams." On April 14, the 112th anniversary of the ship’s sinking, the students uncovered the fate of their characters, heard firsthand accounts and braved a water simulation.

WPMS 6th graders experience 'Titanic' adventure

4/29/24

MSU-WP Calendar of events

Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), many of which are open to the community. Feel free to clip this calendar and keep it for your reference to make sure you don’t miss any events that might interest you. Also listed are several important dates on the university’s calendar that area residents might want to keep in mind. more

4/27/24

SRGMC presents Arkansas Earthquakes

For much of Arkansas, earthquake threat looms large. more

By Mary Kocz, Publicity Director, Spring River Gem & Mineral Club | 4/26/24

Ozarka College announces new Opportunity scholarship

Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark., has launched a new initiative that will provide incoming students from the area with debt-free pathways to an Ozarka college degree, officials announce. more

4/26/24

Looking for ways to overcome any challenge, while also never giving up, is what a problem solver is, said West Plains R-7 School District Communications Director Lana Snodgras, who shared this recent photo. Caitlin Woodworth's RTI (response to intervention) class was challenged to build a tower together with no talking and only using one hand. Students participating in the task were Adorian Brasswell, Katie Davis, Elana Klingler, Kaiden Lewis, Maddox Bruffett, Aubrey Parker and Josh Martin.

WPMS problem-solvers hard at work

4/26/24