At 2 a.m. on March 7, 2024, Veronica L. Key, 31, Springfield, was headed southbound in a 2013 Kia Forte when her vehicle ran off the road and overturned. Veronica suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Cox South in Springfield. The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene. Key was wearing a safety device. more

Madison G. McCarty, 20, Urbana, was headed southbound on US 65 Hwy., at MO 54 in Preston, in a 2013 Dodge Charger at 7:25 a.m. on March 5, 2024, when a 2015 Jeep Renegade driven by Andrew A. McCale, 36, Pittsburg, headed eastbound, pulled into her path. McCale, as well as two passengers riding with him, A juvenile, 2, Pittsburg, and Leah R. McCale, 44, Pittsburg, suffered moderate injuries and were transported to CMH in Bolivar by EMS. Both vehicles have extensive damage and all persons involved were wearing a safety device. more

New Growth Transit has been rolling and delivering people to their destinations for one year. By calling two days in advance, riders can arrange a ride to the doctor in town or around the area, as well as to other appointments or to the grocery stores. more

Don Breithaupt is a good neighbor. One of the best — truly. I can attest to that because he is my neighbor. When I first moved to my new home in the Charity area in 1992, little did I know that a local boy would be moving back to his roots nearby in a few years. Don Breithaupt had grown up about a half a mile away from my new property. He had moved away for a while to establish his future career but always had a desire to return to the wooded area he roamed as a kid. In 1997 that dream became a reality and now he’s been living back home in Dallas County ever since. more

The Buffalo Board of Aldermen met for city council meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 11. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Brandon Kenall and then he called the meeting to order. more

The DAV/DAVA Chapter 62 is sponsoring a Memorial Breakfast in memory of Richard Hrdlicka from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 15, 2024, at 1100 North Maple St., Buffalo. Proceeds from the breakfast are used to benefit the veterans in the community. Join for breakfast and bring friends and family. There will be a variety of breakfast foods and drinks to choose from. more

The Dallas County Pageants will be held in the Shewmaker Center on the BHS Campus on Saturday, March 16, 2024. more

Who is tired of opening emails, instant messaging, and social media and meeting scammers who try to infiltrate their lives for money or access to all their private information? more

Buck Shockley, assistant superintendent, was the guest speaker for the February DIVAS meeting. He told a story in his first years of teaching, and the DIVAS teared up over his compassion and tender heart. more

Tyler Crane, an elementary education senior at Missouri State University, was one of 80 collegiate students nominated to represent MSU during the annual Missouri Governor's Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values. more

The DCR1 Board of Education recently met for their January meeting and approved the following: more

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex. more

Erica Testerman, a senior at Buffalo High School, participated in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Sara Gallivan is the local chapter adviser and accompanied the students to the Capital City. Sponsored by the Missouri FCCLA, the program provides an opportunity for junior and senior high school students to spend a day with their state representative, senator or other public official at the State Capitol. The students observe hearings, meetings and other public duties.  more

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that spans more than 70 countries, and Dallas County is proud to host an affiliate chapter of our own. Recently, community members spanning from high school students to veterans have helped to construct a new house in Buffalo. 631 W. Stanley is the site of this brand new home. more

Tracy Strickland is midway through facilitating the 2024 Leadership Class. As a goal of the GROBuffalo initiative, a leadership class for Dallas County was formed to encourage and train men and women to take leadership roles in the community. Recently, a panel from GROBuffalo was invited by Strickland to explain how the program changed the face and attitudes of the community. more

Roy Pace is the new administrator for Colonial Springs Healthcare Facility. He started out working here 28 years ago. When he was introduced to the Rotary Club last month, he was now on his return to his roots for three weeks. more

Shape Up is a free eight-week physical activity, lifestyle and weight loss accountability campaign. The campaign will begin Friday March 22, 2024 and end Friday May 17, 2024.  more

Even though Becky Turner no longer conducts class in a classroom at Mallory Elementary, it doesn’t mean she is inactive in applying her fundamental belief that early childhood development is most important. more

Absentee ballots for the April 2 General Municipal Election will be available in the Dallas County clerk’s office starting February 20, 2024. Voters who are not able to vote at the polls on Election Day are eligible to cast an absentee ballot. Ballots may be cast in the clerk’s office or by mail. The last day to request a ballot by mail is 5 p.m., March 20, 2024. For more information about absentee voting, contact Dallas County Clerk Missy Darnell at 417-345-2632. more

This week in Dallas County history, as recorded in the Buffalo Reflex. more

Velma Doine (Wilson) Jenson more

We would like to thank the staff and volunteers from the Buffalo, Buffalo Rural, and Prairie Grove Fire Departments for their quick, professional and effective response to the grass fire threatening our farm property recently. In reality, the grass and timber were the least of concerns as the jumping fire was surrounded on all sides by houses, schools and livestock. Given a less coordinated, trained or proficient group or responders, this scenario may have ended much differently. We greatly appreciate all of our emergency public servants who are not just doing a job, but doing something the rest of us can’t do, with excellence. Sometimes, our lives and livelihoods are completely in your hands, and that doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you.  more

I want to thank each one who came to my 85th birthday party. Thanks to the Alumni Association for use of the building. Thanks to Donna and David Sharrah, Cyndi Sprague, and Judy Horn for all they did to make my party a success. more

Three poultry farms in Dallas County tested positive for Avian Influenza virus, otherwise known as bird flu on Feb. 21, 2024. The USDA has identified the type A virus exposed flocks in the county and is working to prevent further spreading by administering the appropriate. precautions and disposing of the contagious birds. more

OakStar Bank presented Dr. Tim Ryan, Superintendent of the Dallas County R-1 School District, with a check for $4,420.41 for proceeds from OakStar Bank’s School Debit Card Program. Since 2016, Dallas County Schools have received more than $20,000 as a result of the program that makes a donation based on purchases made by OakStar Bank customers who use their Bison Card. more