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West Plains Elementary second grader Aleksa Ruiz-Rincon is making a big impact in both the classroom and the community, shared West Plains R-7 School District Communications Director Lana Snodgras: The student has achieved the academic milestone of mastering all of the Study Island Blue Ribbon skills for her grade. However, Ruiz-Rincon’s achievements go beyond academics, Snodgras said, noting the youngster recently made a generous donation, cutting and donating 10 inches of her hair to support people battling cancer. “Her selfless act demonstrates compassion and kindness, setting an inspiring example for her peers,” Snodgras commented. “Aleksa’s hard work and generosity make her an exceptional student and role model. West Plains Elementary is proud to celebrate her accomplishments and the positive impact she has on those around her.”
WPE second grader marks milestone, gives generously
February is all about hearts
Everyone knows that February is all about love, chocolates and Valentines. But February is also about being aware of heart disease risks and taking charge of your heart health. more
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Congregants attending the 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday church services at First United Methodist Church in West Plains recently collected 554 pounds of food for Martha Vance Samaritan Outreach Center. Samaritan Outreach serves two free meals to the community at noon and 5 p.m. every day at the center, 715 Missouri Ave. in West Plains. From left, Jeff Johnson, Geoff Posegate, Mike Ross and Bob Legler from the Methodist Men's Group delivered the food to Samaritan. All men are welcome to the Methodist Men's group from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the church, 503 W. Main St. On the second Tuesday of each month, the group meets at 6:30am at Ozark Cafe, 662 Missouri Ave. For more information, call 417-256-6167.
Methodist Men's Group delivers over 500 pounds of food to SOC
The Bridge Community Church launches Sunday evening service
The Bridge Community Church of West Plains announces that, beginning this weekend, it will now offer a Sunday evening service. more
Several staff members at Missouri State University-West Plains were recognized for their years of service to the university during the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon Jan. 24 at the West Plains Civic Center. Also recognized at the event were faculty who received appointments, promotions or tenure, and employees who retired during 2024. They were congratulated by MSU Director of Human Resources Scot Scobee and Assistant Director of Human Resources Patrick Hurn. Front row from left: Emeritus Professor of Business David White (retired), Krista Lair (15 years), Dr. Angela Totty (10 years), Christina Kerley (30 years), Wayne Cahoj (10 years) and Dakota Bates (five years). Back row: Hurn, David York (five years), Donna Monticelli (five years) Melissa Jett (35 years), Stacy Parsons (five years) and Scobee.
MSU-WP celebrates employee milestones
Troy Wiesner, left, was selected for the 2024 Part-Time Employee of the Year at Missouri State University-West Plains. The award, given at the Jan. 24 Employee Recognition Luncheon, recognizes part-time employees who strive to do their jobs well daily, who go above and beyond the call of duty in a special situation, and who have contributed in a significant way to the success of the university. Presenting the award is Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Support Services Crockett Oaks III.
Wiesner named part-time employee of year
MSU-WP Calendar of Events
Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains, 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
Columnist David Woods says so far this month, he’s caught only northern hog suckers, a native species related to minnows.
FISHING REPORT: February rundown
The watersheds of the Ozarks Highlands spiral off first north into the Missouri River, and then east and south in every other direction towards the Mississippi. Each creek and river valley carves its way through the hillsides, bending and turning as the bedrock has dictated since time immemorial. more
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MSU-WP recognizes employees' contributions
Missouri State University-West Plains faculty and staff gathered Jan. 24 to recognize their peers who had reached milestones in their service to the university during the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. more
Consider frost-seeding legumes now to improve pasture health, says University of Missouri Extension field agronomist Terry Halleran. Grass grazed below ankle height, as indicated by this shoe, can deplete pastures of nutrients and encourage weed growth.
Frost-seeding legumes pays big dividends
Frost-seeding legumes now can pay big dividends later, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Terry Halleran in Hermann. Frost-seeding is a low-cost method of broadcasting legumes over frozen ground into an existing pasture. more
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Apply online during February for MDC spring managed turkey hunts
Missouri turkey hunters can apply online during February for 2025 spring turkey managed hunts through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/turkey-spring-managed-hunts. more
Construction has begun on the new John J. Pershing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in West Plains. The 20,000-square-foot facility in Howell Valley Medical Complex off Doctors Drive on the east side of the city will have the capability to expand to 30,000 total square feet. The VA clinic currently serves about 4,000 area veterans, and the expansion is anticipated to bring more services and personnel to meet more needs.
West Plains VA clinic relocation and expansion aims to bring more services to veterans
In a major boost for local veterans’ health care, West Plains City Council in August approved the building permit for a new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clinic that aims to improve medical services for the area’s military veterans.. more
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Christos House, represented here by Executive Director Kelli Neel, is a provider of services to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, including emergency shelter and referral to permanent housing, counseling and other resources. After decades of dormitory-style emergency housing for clients and their children, a village of 14 tiny homes in various sizes is being built to accommodate families of many sizes as the organization’s next project. The privacy of the individual living quarters is meant to improve the outcomes and trauma recovery of victims, Neel said.
Christos House rethinks shelter model with an eye toward future healing and growth
With aging facilities and in recognition of the needs of individuals and families recovering from the trauma of domestic and sexual violence, Christos House continues to move forward with a tiny house project meant to better meet those needs. more
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Quality Floors, 1576 W. U.S. 160 in West Plains, is family-owned and operated. From left are Zane, Cherie, John Holmes, Alice, Jessica and Chuck Holmes. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Call 417-255-1727 for more information.
Three family businesses in West Plains keep forward momentum
Three locally-owned businesses in West Plains, Butler Heating & Air, Quality Floors and Gary’s Tire & Automotive, are among those boldly stepping toward growth and innovation. more
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Habitat for Humanity of Howell County Director Threasa Ryan oversees the operation of the nonprofit organization locally. The nationwide and global mission of Habitat for Humanity has been to provide affordable, quality housing based on need, and has resulted in 30 homes being built in Howell County since 1994. The effort is supported by donations of cash and items to sell in the Habitat ReSale store, and by volunteers working side-by-side with homeowners to stablish improved housing and financial security through homeownership.
Habitat for Humanity Howell County is building into the future
The nonprofit group Habitat for Humanity has been operating since 1976, providing a path to home ownership for more than 59 million low-income and underserved individuals and families in all 50 states and 70 countries. more
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Southern Missouri Community Health Center, 1137 Independence Drive in West Plains, has nearly doubled its size with a 16,000-square-foot expansion. The facility first opened in 2003 and offers affordable primary, dental and mental health care with an emphasis on serving children. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Call 417-255-8464 or visit smchc.org to learn more.
With twice the space, SMCHC expansion expected to further enhance patient care experience
In a display of progress that transcends brick and mortar, the Southern Missouri Community Health Center’s West Plains clinic at 1137 Independence Drive has taken a major leap forward in its mission to care for West Plains residents and neighboring communities. more
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Earthwork for a new railroad overpass on U.S. 160/Independence Drive has been done and progress continues to move smoothly along, said West Plains Planning Director Emily Gibson. Construction of the overpass is expected to be complete by the end of the year, with finishing touches such as restoration of plant life to follow. The railroad crossing at Thornburgh Avenue will be closed once the overpass is opened to traffic.
Independence Drive overpass ‘a major step toward enhancing safety’
Long-anticipated work on the railroad overpass project on Independence Drive and U.S. 160 in West Plains is said to be smoothly moving along. It has been 17 years since the project was first conceptualized.
"Currently, the project is progressing as expected," saiid City of West Plains Planning Director Emily Gibson. "The project is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2025." By that time, Gibson said, work should be focused on finishing details, such as restoring vegetation disturbed by the building process.
Asked how the community will benefit from the new overpass, Gibson said it will allow for safe and continuous travel across both Howell Creek and the railroad. more
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Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative’s Shannon County crew work to install a new line for new home construction. Sometimes, co-op officials explained, if existing lines are close, the construction is a smaller project, but other times, if the lines are further from the new build site, additional lines and poles must be installed to reach the location. Before construction can actually begin on the lines, all membership applications and right-of-way easements must be obtained and verified. Prospective homebuilders are encouraged to contact the cooperative sooner rather than later to make sure their timelines and the cooperative’s will work together.
Building a new home? HOEC offers tips for getting electricity there
Many people dream of building a house someday, but once that decision is made, there are lots of things to consider: How big will it be? How much do you want to spend? Where are you going to build?  more
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Physical Therapy Specialists Clinics, 1480 W. Eighth St. in West Plains and 1026 N. Main St. Suite A in Mtn. Grove, are two of three McKenzie-certified clinics in Missouri. Three clinicians with the facility have achieved certification in the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and treatment: founder and owner Mary Schrag, Vallie Rogers and, now, James Stovall. Clinic hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Call the West Plains clinic at 417-256-5669 for more information.
Stovall is latest clinician at PTSC to earn highly specialized certification
“As both a physical therapist and a licensed athletic trainer, treating patients is my passion, and having the best tools and skills available is optimal for having great patient outcomes,” said James Stovall, who has recently been certified in the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT), one of only 62 in Missouri. more
A production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" is running today through Sunday at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis Street. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children and may be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling the civic center box office at 417-256-8087. Show times are 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. The musical is presented by the West Plains Playhouse. The cast, front row from left: ZiaRyah Young, Savannah Williams, Ellie Craig, Josiah Loukota, Sarah Maendel, Joel Maendel, Paul Sander, Macy Wickins, Beatrice Smith, Jocelyn Perez, Lilly Recob, Grace Loukota and Ezra Mucklestone. Second row: Pam Brothers, Cyrus Mucklestone, Arah Craig, Sam Johnson, Abrielle Vandenbulcke, Sylvia Fleming, Bonnie Jeter, Suzanna Kimes, Tray Whitsell, Jay Wright, Andy Hensley, Jimmy Thayer, Allie Whitsell, Jon Guilbert and Chloe Stephens. Third row: Gideon Mucklestone, Shanda Engelhardt, Sevryn Johnson, Emmy Mitchell, Jariden Loukota, Amy Maendel, Becky Maendel, Boaz Mucklestone, Charlotte Ellsworth, Timothie Burgess, Maxine Clinton, Lindsey Keaton, Leah Stephens, Zoey Stevens, Philex Thomas and Levi Mucklestone. Anna Craig and Angelyna Vega are also part of the cast.
‘Cinderella’ takes the civic center stage for final weekend
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