October 3, 2022

October 2022 Edition

Letter from the Mayor

This month, Mayor Steele writes about the numbers behind Nixa Police needs.

A NEW WEBSITE EXPERIENCE

Nixa.com now has a new look! The goals for this project were to  improve user experience, reduce paperwork required for city processes, and enhance government transparency. But as you can tell, the site is not quite done yet.

We appreciate your patience as we all adjust to this new tool. There are still several bugs to work out with the new site but within a couple weeks all the basic functionalities and content should be up and running better than on the old site. There are even several new features our new site offers which our old site was not capable of.

Even after we work out the temporary bugs, website users will note that several aspects of the website will be labeled as “under construction”. This is due to the fact that the City is in the process of transitioning to new softwares over the next year which will enable even more tools and features on the website in the coming months.

We're excited for everything this website will do to help streamline government processes and help us achieve our goal of being a high-performance government.

VOTE NOVEMBER 8

Proposal to Provide More Funding to Nixa Police & Parks

In the November 8th election, Nixa voters will have the chance to decide the proposal, which would earmark more funding for Police and Parks in our community. Proposed projects include hiring more police officers, building a larger Police Headquarters, and building a large indoor sports complex.

QUICK POLL

UPDATES & REMINDERS

Council Appoints Two New Councilmen

On September 26th, Nixa City Council appointed Matt Ogden (District 1) and Seth Balogh (District 3) to council. Each will serve until the April election, when Nixa residents will vote for who they would like to represent their district for the remainder of the terms to which they have been appointed temporarily. The District 1 seat will have 1 year remaining on the 3-year term, and the District 3 seat will have 2 years remaining on the 3-year term.

Matt Ogden (District 1)

Seth Balogh (District 3)

Remembering K9 Jannie

Mayoral Proclamation: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Nixa

October 2nd-8th is Public Power Week in Nixa

We need your best photos of Nixa!

You could win up to $500 for submitting your photos in the Nixa Photo Contest! We are giving away a total of 22 cash prizes for high-quality images of Nixa to help us promote the community.

Submit your photos at our online portal now through Nov. 14!

Nixa Recycle Center Switches to Winter Hours

PROJECT UPDATES

Questions about an ongoing infrastructure project in town?

Call 417-725-2353 or email cityhall@nixa.com.

EXCEPTIONAL CITY STAFF

CITY CALENDAR

October 5: Coffee with a Cop @ McDonald's,

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

October 10: City Offices Closed in Observance of Columbus Day

October 11: City Council Meeting @ Nixa City Hall, 7 p.m.

October 24: City Council Meeting @ Nixa City Hall, 7 p.m.

October 27: Community Update @ Nixa's Senior Center, Noon

October 28: Halloween Spooktacular: Sponsored by Mac Dental @ The X Center,

5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

October 29: Prescription Drug Take Back Day @ Christian County Library Nixa Branch,

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

November 12: Veteran's Day Ceremony @ The X Center, 9 a.m.

December 2: Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony @ The X Center, 6 p.m.

December 4: 68th Annual Nixa Christmas Parade @ 2 p.m.

PARKS PROGRAMS

To learn the latest about programs and events offered by Nixa Parks, take a look at the latest Nixa parks Newsletter.

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

Congratulations to Nixa High School for receiving the National Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Secretary of Education!

FYI: FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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