Freistatt News

Two women sufered moderate injuries in an early morning ATV crash in Lawrence County today, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

Looking south under the Centennial Overpass from the Marshall Trailer Park, Kelly Creek created a sea of water once again last night as regional rains collected to bring sporatic flooding across the area.

Freistatt village board members discussed how to enforce nuisance laws with their marshal and city attorney during the board's September meeting.

Flooding damage around Monett was evident yesterday afternoon as residents came out to see the aftermath of the evening storm.

A critique of Freistatt's water system and several recommendations for improvements were cited by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in a letter discussed at the August meeting of the Freistatt Village Board.

Moving into the tax cycle for 2009, assessors in Barry and Lawrence counties issued figures for what personal property and real estate are worth.

Several hundred people clammered onto the dance floor at Ernte Fest to participate in the "ducky dance" and the "Hokey Pokey" whenever the band played them.

Purdy, Freistatt and Pierce City road district commissioners meeting this month have been reviewing various summer work projects.

Globe/B.W. Shepherd: Mary Castleberry, club cuer and instructor at the Joplin Square Dance Center, demonstrates the moves to the 'Chicken Dance.' Also known as the 'Ducky Dance,' it is always a crowd favorite at Ernte Fest.

It's time to break out the lederhosen. The Freistatt Lions Club will present the 36th annual Ernte Fest from 4:30 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday.

The 36th annual Ernte Fest, the high point of the year for the Freistatt community, will be held on Friday, Aug.

A small Ozarks town celebrates its German heritage in a big way. The 36th annual Ernte Fest is Friday and Saturday in Freistatt.

A small Ozarks town celebrates its German heritage in a big way. The 36th annual Ernte Fest is Friday and Saturday in Freistatt.

A small Ozarks town celebrates its German heritage in a big way. The 36th annual Ernte Fest is Friday and Saturday in Freistatt.

A small Ozarks town celebrates its German heritage in a big way. The 36th annual Ernte Fest is Friday and Saturday in Freistatt.

A small Ozarks town celebrates its German heritage in a big way. The 36th annual Ernte Fest is Friday and Saturday in Freistatt.

The 36th annual Ernte-Fest begins at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 14-15 on Missouri H at the northern edge of Freistatt.

Officers for the coming year and awards for service during the past year were announced by the Freistatt Lions Club at its annual Charter Night.

Plans for a crosswalk and a proposed sidewalk by the Freistatt Post Office will move forward but somewhat differently, according to the report made at the Freistatt Village Board's June meeting.

This week high school boys who will be seniors this fall will be heading to Warrensburg for the 70th annual session of Boys State, slated for June 13-20 at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.