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		Community & Public Links			Business & Commercial Links

		City of Nixa			Christian County Headliner

		Chamber of Commerce			People's Bank of the Ozarks

		Parks & Recreation			Nixa Hardware

		Economic Development			Bud & Walt's Pizza

		Christian County			Bumstead's

		Nixa Schools:

		Nixa High School			Nixa Homes For Sale Quick Searches

		Nixa Junior High School			Up to $50,000

		Inman Intermediate			$50-80,000

		Summit Intermediate			$100-150,000

		Nixa Elementary Schools:			$150-200,000

		Century Elementary			$200-250,000

		Espy Elementary			$250-300,000

		High Point Elementary			$300-400,000

		John Thomas School of Discovery			$400,000 and Up

		Matthews Elementary

Nixa Community Headlines

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9/23/2013	Kudos to the Nixa Fire Protection District, which recently donated a pair of surplus automated external defibrillators to the Chadwick and Billings fire protection districts. The AEDs were recently replaced in the Nixa Fire District and the surplus units were offered to other fire departments in Christian County.

9/04/2013	Improvements to Highway 14 are coming!

8/27/2013	Heads up – all trips on 160 may take longer. Nighttime construction on 160 began yesterday.

8/26/2013	This is the last week to buy your hunting rifle raffle ticket!

8/09/2013	Two businesses in Billings, Craftsman Unlimited Custom Rustic Furniture and Gold Star Family Restaurant are hosting benefits this Saturday (August 10) for St. Jude Children’s Research Hostpital. The furniture store, as part of its grand opening will have food and raffle tickets for custom furniture, and the restaurant is hosting a benefit day with meal proceeds going to St. Jude’s.

8/07/2013	Congratulations to Christie Drew of the Christian County Ambulance District on being named the 2013 Paramedic of the Year by the Emergency Nurses Association!

8/06/2013	Kudos to Nixa firefighters who joined many from other communities in the area’s first National Fallen Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on July 27^th.

7/12/2013	The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Nixa Parks and Recreation for the 9th annual Nixa Night at the Springfield Cardinals Tuesday, July 23. Tickets are on sale through Wednesday, July 17 at the Nixa Chamber office, 544 W. Mt. Vernon St.

4/15/2013	Congratulations to Nixa Parks for including new, healthier choices at concession stands.

4/12/3013	"Congratulations to Nixa High School on being one of eight high-achieving public schools that were named “Gold Star Schools” by Missouri education officials today. Nixa High School is one of eight high-achieving public schools that were named “Gold Star Schools” by Missouri education officials today. The Gold Star Schools program is designed to identify schools that are performing at a high level academically or who are making exceptional progress while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students. The Gold Star Schools program is the highest honor a school can receive from the State of Missouri education officials. Nixa’s Century Elementary and Espy Elementary have previously been named Gold Star Schools. Nixa High School is also in the running to be named a “Blue Ribbon” school, which is the highest honor in the national a school can receive. It has been referred to as the “Oscar” of school awards before. Nixa’s Espy Elementary has also been named a Blue Ribbon school previously."

4/3/2013	Congratulations to Nixa High School seniors Ashley Hesterberg and Braden Overby, who have been selected for the 2013 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2013.

4/2/2013	Nixa continues its drive towards faster internet for the city.

4/1/2013	Congratulations to the Nixa Police Department for beginning their anti-crime rental home training program. The first session is April 2.

3/29/2013	Wow! Way to go to the Nixa Fire Protection District for using iPads to speed response and communications in dealing with safety issues!

3/28/2013	A study shows that the Nixa water supply is safe, without chlorination.

3/27/2013	The Easter Bunny is coming to Nixa! Nixa Parks and Recreation hosts a free Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Nixa Community Center, 701 N. Taylor Way. Nixa Parks and Recreation hosts a free Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Nixa Community Center, 701 N. Taylor Way. Eggs will hold sweets, prizes and giveaways including a few free memberships to the new fitness center expected to open in April at the Nixa Community Center.

3/25/2013	Nixa is updating its map of its sewer system. Be aware on how this might affect your landscaping.

3/22/2013	Way to go Nixa on exploring the possibility of a municipal fiber network!

3/15/2013	Good news: NPD's drug dog, Jannie, is found!

3/5/2013	New gym equipment in the Ozark Community Center!

3/4/2013	Congratuations to the Nixa girls team for capturing the district championship!

2/21/2013	Congratulations to Bradford Court Assisted Living by Americare of Nixa, which has been named a “Caring Star” of 2013, an annual nationwide designation recognizing service excellence based on consumer ratings and reviews posted.

2/20/2013	Congratulations to The Least of These who will celebrate its 15th year of providing food, clothing, and other assistance to struggling families in Christian County. They will hold an open house of their food pantry on Februrary 26th from 4 to 7 p.m.

2/19/2013	Congratulations to Nixa's Joe Velliquette for winning his second state wrestling title!

2/13/2013	For those with students who would be interested in participating in the Christian County Optimist Club's speech contest, here is the link with the information: http://www.news-leader.com/article/20130206/NEWS01/302060014

1/29/2013	Congratulations to the Nixa Eagles for their win in their basketball tournament!

1/10/2013	Good luck to the Nixa Eagles in their preparations for the Tournament of Champions!

1/8/2013	Thanks to the members of Nixa American Legion Posts 434 and 6758 for combining efforts to form a Memorial Team to honor deceased veterans.	/