Chris Drew
Morning Edition Host and Reporter-
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Amendments to the City Charter will be on the ballot in Republic, with Board of Education seats up for election in Nixa and Ozark and municipal recreational marijuana sales taxes on that ballot in Republic and Nixa.
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At its regular meeting Monday, the Ozark Board of Aldermen also entered into an agreement with the Ozark Chamber of Commerce to host annual events like the Christmas Parade.
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The Springfield-GreeneCounty Library District will host a month of programming in March based around the novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt, including a visit from the author March 28.
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Since 2022 they’ve distributed nearly 6000 units of naloxone, as well as sharps containers for used needles, first aid kits to prevent infections and fentanyl test strips.
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The event featured speakers addressing issues relevant to ranching, row crops, cover crops, wildlife management and more.
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If approved the average water customer would first see their effects in Feb. 2025. The city says the average customer could expect to see a $6 to $12 dollar increase in their monthly water bill.
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The district announced five appointments to leadership positions, most will take on their new roles next school year.
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The conference next Monday and Tuesday will feature local, regional and national speakers sharing practices and experiences.
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The Community Foundation of the Ozarks will purchase the downtown Springfield building for $5.8 million dollars. Missouri State University plans for a new building on campus for its Foundation.