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

The Old Home Place Concert Series will be hosting Minneapolis songwriter John Louis at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March,14. This unique listening room environment music series is held at Maple & Main, 101 South Maple in Buffalo, Missouri on the second Thursday of each month. Tickets are ten dollars each. Advance tickets may be purchased at Maple & Main. more

Legacy Baptist Church’s children spent the winter praying for their beloved children’s minister, Mat Weeks. The high-energy and devoted children’s pastor caught malaria while on a mission trip to Uganda and Southern Sudan, joining the Machine Gun Preacher Sam Childers. more

The DIVAS initiated an activity for every Thursday in 2024. Thankful Thursdays are a reminder to be grateful for everything. We encourage one another to send out positive vibes through positive social media posts, personal notes to coworkers and families, an extra hug and pat on the back for family, and spending moments being thankful. more

Buffalo Project Graduation will host a donkey basketball game at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Buffalo High School field house. more