Stories from Thursday, March 31, 2011

Monett July Fourth plans announced (03/31/11)
An expanded celebration of the nation's birthday in Monett is planned by the Freedom and Fireworks Committee, the newly incorporated panel of volunteers organizing the local event. The biggest change will move the fireworks display from July 4, which falls on a Monday, to the preceding Saturday, July 2...

Pierce City hires superintendent (03/31/11)
Dr. Aaron Cornman, superintendent at Walnut Grove School District, has been named as the new superintendent of Pierce City R-6 School District. He will assume his duties on July 1. "I am very excited about the opportunities and challenges that await me in the Pierce City School District," Cornman said. "It is my hope that we, as a community of learners, work together to impart the knowledge needed by our students to be successful members of society."...

Financial issues take priority at R-1 meeting (03/31/11)
Financial issues came to the forefront at the March meeting of the Monett R-1 Board of Education as board members looked at health insurance and transportation costs. District employees are looking at another rise in their cost for for health insurance. ...

Youth Wrestlers shine at state (03/31/11)
All smiles at state tournament. The Monett Youth Wrestling Club participated in the Missouri State Youth Championships last Saturday.

Area players selected for All-Star game (03/31/11)
Basketball standouts from Barry and Lawrence counties have been tapped to play in the Southwest Missouri All-Star basketball game to be played this Friday, April 1 at the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center on the Missouri Southern State University campus in Joplin...

Entertainment from Tulsa to St. Louis, Kansas City to Fayetteville Ark. for Apr. 1-7 (03/31/11)
This week in Monett: First Friday Cruise-In will be Friday evening in the 300 block of East Broadway. The Weekenders band will play classic acoustic rock at Denali Dream. 316 E. Broadway. The Ozark Festival Orchestra will present its 12th annual Young Artists Concert at 3 p.m. ...

Springfield, MO- Livestock Marketing Center: Feeder Cattle Auction Report for 3/30/11 (03/31/11)

Joplin Regional Stockyards: Cow and Bull Auction Close for 3/30/11 (03/31/11)

Missouri Weekly Hay Summary Week ending 4/01/11 (03/31/11)

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