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The community is invited to join the family of Bob Riley in celebrating his 80th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Historic Post Office on East Main Street in West Plains. Omission of gifts is requested. Cards are welcome. more

9/18/24

Community Calendar: Sept. 18 update

Know of an event not listed here? Email submissions by noon Fridays to news@wpdailyquill.net with “CALENDAR” in the subject line. Three sentence maximum must include event description, date, time, location, cost and source for more information. Weekly events will be printed for no more than a month at a time unless renewed by the host. Call the Quill, 417-256-9191 with questions. Unless otherwise noted, events are in West Plains. more

9/18/24

USDA Business Builder grants applications accepted through Oct. 15

Small and diverse food and farm entrepreneurs are invited to apply for more than $3.7 million in Business Builder grants that will support projects in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and northwestern Arkansas. more

9/16/24

The Josiah Howell chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) hosted a “Getting to Know You” picnic lunch for members of the Ozark Spring chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and prospective members for both organizations on Sept. 7 at Galloway Park in West Plains. Over four dozen guests attended the festivities which included opening greetings by Josiah Howell SAR chapter Vice President Garry Pirch, who introduced guests Mayor Mike Topliff and his wife Pam, former State Rep. Travis Morrison, Missouri State Society of SAR First Vice President Ken Lawrence and Color Guard Commander Steve Perkins, and members of Ozark Mountain SAR chapter of Springfield and Ozark Patriots SAR chapter of Rolla. Ozark Spring DAR Regent Rebekah McKinney spoke on behalf of her chapter, giving thanks for the opportunity for food, fun and fellowship. Attendees agreed it was a beautiful day for a picnic and the opportunity to “Get to Know Each Other.”

Local Sons, Daughters of the American Revolution attend picnic at Galloway

9/16/24

West Plains High School juniors earning a GPA of 3.33 to 3.59 were recently presented an academic bar during a ceremony held at the high school. Those students, in alphabetical order: Dominic Allcorn, Julien Ayala, Jacob Bassham, Zackery Bunch, Kenter Button, Maxine Clinton, Hannah Collicott (new letter winner), Jesse Contreras, Luke Cropper, Emma Dixon, Hannah Dugan, Elizabeth Eades, Yair Godina (new letter winner), Dominic Hale, Hayden Hawkins, Brian Howell, Scarlet Huffman (new letter winner), Angelina Kharitonov, Seri King, Adrian Lankford (new letter winner), Lillian McKenzie, Timothy Mondy, Jacob Moore, Adrianna Pringle, Ian Reyes, Layne Richardson, Dustin Rishton, Faith Robles, Emylee Robbins (new letter winner), Joshua Smith, John Sutherland, Maren Thompson, Lilliahna Wake and Graham Williams. See the Sept. 11 Quill or visit www.westplainsdailyquill.net to see previously published honorees, and continue watching the Quill for more student honorees.

More juniors honored for academic excellence

9/16/24

Ozark Independent Living recently contributed $500 toward the 37th Judicial CASA’s (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) annual dinner theater fundraiser, “How to Enchant a Bookshop,” held Sept. 7 at RubyDoo’s Vintage Events Center. CASA Executive Director Connie Pendergrass, center, said a full house attended and raised $21,500 to benefit the abused and neglected children CASA serves to advocate for. With Pendergrass are Marriya Toten, left, and O.I.L. Executive Director John Adamson.

O.I.L. supports CASA fundraiser

9/16/24

West Plains High School celebrated academic excellence by honoring students with GPAs of 3.33 and higher. These outstanding students received academic letters, pins, and bars to recognize their hard work and achievements from the last school year. Juniors recognized for earning a 3.6 GPA and above were presented a letter, bar and pin. Sophomore honorees were recognized in the Sept. 11 issue of the West Plains Daily Quill. Continue watching the Quill for more student honorees.

WPHS juniors recognized for academic excellence

West Plains High School juniors earning 3.6 and above GPA were recently presented an academic bar and pin during a ceremony held at the high school. Nine additional students who achieved 3.6 GPAs and higher, but had not previously earned an academic letter, were also presented letters. Those students: more

9/12/24

The Chaos Closet, a foster resource in downtown West Plains that serves foster families in the 37th Judicial Circuit is the beneficiary of a recent Girl Scout initiative. West Plains Girl Scout Troop 10050 Junior girls worked to earn their bronze award with the help of their other troop members, shared Chaos Closet Executive Director DeeDee Button. “Jenna Haley, Mei Strong and Sophie Tune came up with the idea of making bags for children in foster care that include various hygiene items, a toy and a clothing item,” Button explained. The bags, 25 total, will be distributed to children in foster care through The Chaos Closet. "We're so proud of the thoughtfulness and hard work put in by Troop 10050.” Button added. “These bright young ladies will have a meaningful impact on the children in our community. We thank them for their generosity and consideration." In addition to Haley, Strong and Tune, Girl Scouts shown holding the bags with Button and her daughter, Nevaeh, are Kahlan Poulette and Cara Jacques. Scouts Avery Lankford, Olivia Reid, Ruby Tune and Laynie Tune also helped with the initiative. Troop leaders are Caitlin Jacques and Christy Reid.

Girl Scout troop project benefits Chaos Closet

9/12/24

West Plains High School sophomores earning a GPA of 3.33 to 3.59 were recently presented an academic letter and bar during a ceremony held at the high school. Those students, in alphabetical order: Cash Adamson, Natalie Bahus, Randi Barker, Lucas Boze, Chance Bradfute, Vanessa Cates, Ean Cunningham, Arianna Donner, Ayla Frunzi, Ryan Hawkins, Samantha Howard, Haylee Ingalsbe, Jacob Kentner, Tanner Kerley, Johnathan Kharitonov, Arsen Kulakevich, Antonio Kunert, Riley Lilly Bailey Logue, Kynna McCullough, Halen Mullen, Wyatt Owens, Cordale Palmer, Jack Sander, June Sanderson, Haley Smith, Nickalas Stage, Benjamin Stone and Delani Wahome. See the Sept. 9 Quill or visit www.westplainsdailyquill.net to see sophomores recognized for earning GPAs of 3.6 and above. Continue watching the Quill for more student honorees.

More WPHS sophomores honored for academic performance

9/10/24

WHPS celebrates high academic achievements of sophomores

West Plains High School sophomores earning 3.6 and above GPA were recently presented an academic letter, bar and pin during a ceremony held at the high school. Those students: more

9/9/24

West Plains graduate receives CFO scholarships

Paige Sheridan, a 2024 graduate of West Plains High School, has received the Robert Jennings Smith and Henry J. and Lucille J. Straus scholarships, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. more

9/9/24

The Mtn. View Garden Club will hold its annual Plant Sale on Saturday at What Park on North Pine Street in Mtn. View. Club members will bring perennial flowers and bulbs as well as shrubs and trees from their own gardens. Houseplants will also be available. The sale starts at 9 a.m. Club members say they appreciate the community’s support, as the fall and spring plant sales are the club's only fundraisers through the year. The Mtn. View Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs of Missouri, the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and the Central Region Garden Clubs. Follow @mvgc.mountainviewmo for more information, as well as pictures of the club's meetings and other events.

Mtn. View Garden Club's Fall Plant Sale is Saturday

9/9/24

Friends of the Paul Weaver Library hosts book sale

The annual Friends of the Paul Weaver Library book sale will be held Oct. 5 in the lobby of the John E. Miller Education Complex on the Ozarka College campus in Melbourne, Ark. The sale will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. more

9/6/24

Reminder: Newborn sleepers, blankets sought for drive

Officials with Newborns in Need remind the community they are collecting donations for their Sleepers in September Drive. more

9/6/24

Newborns in Need drive is underway

Newborns in Need’s annual Sleepers in September donation drive is now underway, local chapter officials announce. more

9/6/24

R-7 announces participation in Courage2Report program

West Plains R-7 School District officials are reminding parents of a program, Courage2Report, that allows students and parents to report possible dangers such as bullying or threats. more

9/6/24

The cover of Kimberly Harper’s new book, Men of No Reputation: Robert Boatright, the Buckfoot Gang, and the Fleecing of Middle America (University of Arkansas Press, 2024).

Ozarks Studies Symposium will focus on ‘The Political Economy of the Ozarks’

“The Political Economy of the Ozarks” is the theme of the 17th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 19 through 21 at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. more

9/5/24

Isaac Haney achieves Austin Peay State University dean's list, graduates

Austin Peay State University officials in Clarksville, Tenn., recognize Isaac Haney from West Plains as one of the students named to its dean's list for academic achievement during the summer session. more

9/5/24

Area students receive awards from DKG

Two local students have been awarded funds to support their pursuit of higher education, awarded by the Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional women educators society. more

9/5/24

Civil War Round Table meeting is Wednesday

The monthly meeting of the Civil War Round Table of the Ozarks will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Library Center Auditorium, at 4653 S. Campbell Ave. in Springfield. more

9/5/24

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