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Show-Me Hydro Clean joins Republic chamber

Published by graphics on Fri, 04/10/2026 - 3:31pm

Show-Me Hydro Clean, a business from Springfield, joins the chamber as owner Brandon Abramovitz cuts the ribbon on April 3.

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Ash Grove Schools to go greener, new energy saving measures guaranteed to save money

Published by graphics on Fri, 04/10/2026 - 3:15pm

Ash Grove School District has recently committed to energy efficiency, following a presentation from Entegrity Energy Partners on March 25.

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Greene County contested election results

Published by graphics on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 3:39pm

Ash Grove Board of Aldermen Ward 1
Courtney Leader - 20 votes - 52.63% ✓
Casey Benson - 16 votes - 42.11%
Write-In - 2 votes - 5.26%

Ash Grove Board of Aldermen Ward 2
Troy Watts - 17 votes - 48.57% ✓

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Republic City Council considers development issues

Published by graphics on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 5:23am

A new rule for spacing streets in construction came before the Republic City Council at its March 17 meeting. Previous ordinances, including the revision of escalating water and sewer rates, received final approval.

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Former Willard firefighter Mitchell charged with sex crimes

Published by graphics on Fri, 04/03/2026 - 4:20pm

A former Willard firefighter has been charged with sex crimes following an incident that stems from 2025.

Travis Mitchell is accused of using AI software to create sexually explicit images of victims among other crimes.

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Ash Grove R-4 commits to efficiency

Published by graphics on Thu, 04/02/2026 - 4:42pm

Energy efficiency outfit Entegrity, based out of Little Rock, Ark. successfully pitched the idea of making Ash Grove School District buildings more efficient, at last week's Ash Grove Board of Education meeting.

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Community rallies for Allhands with Tacos for Tripp

Published by graphics on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:08am

Tacos for Tripp, an event to cover the medical expenses of local boy Tripp Allhands, went off without a hitch on Saturday, March 21 at American Carpet & Home Decor.