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The Verona community held its Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, running from the school, north through the downtown and back to the school. Forty units registered.

The Monett Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, running west on Broadway from Eighth Street to Central Avenue. More than 80 units participated.

Monett High School held its football homecoming parade on Oct. 11, walking east on Broadway with the theme "We Got The Beat." Floats were themed by musical genres: Freshmen have disco, sophomores have rock, juniors of hip-hop and seniors have country.

What a way to close out the dog days of summer.

School started on Aug. 12 at the Verona school district and on Aug. 13 in the Monett, Pierce City and Purdy school districts.

The Ozark Empire Fair runs in Springfield July 25 to Aug. 3. Many bi-county residents and their children participated by showing livestock, photographs, 4-H projects or working in the booths.