Stories from Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The 82nd annual Barry County Soils and Crops Conference will be held at the Butterfield Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. Registration will begin at 6 p.m., and a meal will be served at 6:15 p.m. Since 1929, the educational event, which is organized by the Barry County University of Missouri Extension office, has provided county agricultural producers with research-based farming information...

The Monett City Council has scheduled action on a contract for the Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for Missouri (DREAM) Initiative at its next monthly meeting on Feb. 17, which will be held in the evening beginning at _ p.m. The contract for services with the engineering firm of Peckham Guyton Albers and Viets (PGAV) includes a financial commitment by the city and has led to a new initiative toward downtown flood control that will be detailed more fully at the council's March meeting.. ...

Area businesses had the opportunity to learn more about the ongoing efforts of the Monett-Purdy Habitat of Humanity affiliate during a special luncheon held Feb. 3. Despite the snow, a good crowd showed up at Big Baldy's BBQ for the lunch and learn session...