The Dallas County Cattlemen would like to thank everyone that attended our meeting on Tuesday, March 12. more

Springfield storyteller, writer, and sports enthusiast Ethan Bryan recently addressed the Buffalo Rotary at a meeting. more

The Dallas County Cattlemen's Association (DCCA) was very honored to host Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe at the group's March 12th meeting held at Prairie Grove School south of Buffalo.   more

Jordan Tucker, Buffalo, will participate in the 2024 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. more

The Dallas County Association of Southern Baptist (DCASB) Women’s Ministry team has planned two special meeting dates during 2024. more

Isaiah 58:7 Mission Pantry is giving Resurrection baskets to 60 families in need. Call 417-733-6555 to get on the list before the deadline of March 24. Pick-up will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on March 29, at 1235 State Hwy. 64 in Tunas. more

On March 13, 2024, at 11:40 a.m., on US 65 one half mile north of Buffalo, Belva Skinner, 68, Buffalo, was headed southbound in a 2009 Toyota Camry when she swerved to avoid a branch in the road. Skinner skidded across the center of the road and struck a 2014 GMC Acadia driven by Melinda J. Walton, 47, Springfield who had two passengers the ages of 15 and 16, also from Springfield. Skinner faced fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Walton suffered serious injuries and her passengers suffered moderate injuries. All three individuals were taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield. The impact totaled both vehicles and they were towed from the scene. Skinner was wearing a safety device, Walton and the two passengers were not. more

The local CarePortal has experienced a lot of immediate help for children in the foster care system and families in need. Thanks to social workers who vet and submit requests on CarePortal, the first year for Dallas County CarePortal was solid and positive. more

The 2nd Effort Volunteer program tracks volunteer hours, creating metrics for volunteer activities and hours spent on the job.  more

After years of pastoral vacancy, Pastor Jeff Sippy has accepted the call of shared ministry between Our Savior Luther Church, Buffalo, and Zion Lutheran Church of Bolivar. Sippy officially started on Sunday, March 10, with an installation service surrounded by members of both churches. Sippy will continue his Sundays leading the worship hour for Our Savior at 9 a.m. and follow by leading the worship hour for Zion Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. more

During 2023, New Growth Transit recorded 711 trips for Dallas County residents, free of charge. Those passengers traveled a total of 20,278 miles. more

“And the winner is . . . (drum roll) . . . Laurie Franklin!” more