The Ash Grove FFA held a hog raffle fundraiser at the Ash Grove High School commons area on Saturday, Dec. 1. An estimated 95 people attended the event.
The fundraiser featured a chili supper, where FFA members served chili, donated by Culvers, of Springfield.
The Republic City Council was asked at the Nov. 27 council meeting to consider supporting a one-cent sales tax initiative on the April ballot, the proceeds of which would be used for numerous projects citywide—including a new city hall.
A Republic tornado was one of six in the area to touch down in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 1. There were no local reports of injuries from the powerful weather event, but damage, in and around Republic was apparent.
The Republic Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awarded four grants totaling $12,500 to Republic organizations dedicated to supporting middle school students living in the Republic area.
Ash Grove students will soon taste the flavor of locally grown beef thanks to the MO Beef for MO Kids program. Announced at the Nov. 26 Ash Grove Board of Education meeting, the MO Beef for MO Kids program is on its way to the R-4 district.
The Republic Parks and Recreation Department will be conducting the 10th Annual Reindeer Run 5K on Friday, Dec. 7, beginning at 7 p.m. The race begins and ends at J.R. Martin Park (300 E. Hines) and features an ‘out-and-back style’ route to ensure the safety of all race participants.
