The new city hall was made available to the public after the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 18. Citizens were invited to tour the chambers in this open house-style event.
Hugo & Roy’s Pet Boutique joined the Republic Chamber of Commerce Thursday, March 12, celebrating their achievement with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their location located at 549 E. Elm St. in Republic. Owners, Teresa Turner and Rob Bernet hold the scissors to ring in the occasion.
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Tom McClain, Willard Chief of Police, has officially been placed on the transplant list following a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis in the fall of 2025.
At top, around 100 attendees were on hand at last week's annual Ash Grove FFA Beef Seminar. The Thursday, Maarch 5 event at Ash Grove High School not only offered a steak dinner but also preseentations about the beef industry, beef markets and future weather patterns.
Alison Frazier, left and Angie Wisely, right, co-owners of the newly opened Awake & Align yoga studio hold the oversized scissors, prepared to cut the ribbon. The ceremony, which took place on March 5, celebrated the business’ induction into the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Republic City Council appears to be backing away from its plan to boost water and sewer rates significantly over the next three years. An ordinance revising the new rate structure starting Jan.
Becks Auto Supply, a staple in Ash Grove, celebrated their 50th anniversary on March 1, building on a legacy of service and commitment to their community.
