A portion of the newly completed walking trail at Ava’s Lower Park is shown following the completion of the project’s first ...

David R. Felch, 29, was arrested Dec. 6, 2025, on a Douglas County warrant charging him with statutory rape in the second ...

A Douglas County man was arrested Jan. 30, on a warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm, one day after being released from custody on his own recognizance in multiple felony cases, according to ...

Western artist Katie ❤ West is pictured with the late Jon Locke, whose partnership and encouragement played a pivotal role in her life and work. The collage surrounding them reflects West’s artistic ...

While this Valentine’s note is shared with love by the Douglas County Herald, the gratitude belongs first and foremost to the City of Ava, which proudly recognized the fire department’s unwavering ...

Welsh read Ordinance No. 1160, titled Bulk Water Sales, which amends Chapter 98 of the City of Ava Code of Ordinances related ...

During announcements, VFW Auxiliary representative Gail Huffman reported that 470 wreaths were placed during Wreaths Across ...

The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community grant round. All applications are due by March 31, 2026.

Mayor Kirk Pueppke (front) is shown with members of the Carl Neiman Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the G.L. Adrian Owen Post 5993 Ladies Auxiliary following a ...

The Douglas County Community Foundation recently presented a grant check to Ava High School for its 3D Printer Project. The DCCF is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community grant round ...

Juanita was a 1944 Ava High School graduate and a 1945 graduate of Hopper Beauty Academy of Springfield. She worked as a beautician for many years before buying the Beauty Nook in the early sixties.

Clayton William Rippee “Rip”, 91 years old, departed this life on September 18, 2023, at Cox South Hospital Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side. He was born on April 21, 1932, to Bill ...