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Sparta, Missouri is located in Christian County. Zip codes in Sparta, MO include 65753. More Sparta information.

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Sunday | Springfield News Leader

Evangel University honors 23 students for completing teaching requirements

Evangel University recently honored 23 seniors for completing student teaching requirements.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Campaign urges teens not to turn to suicide

Sparta -- Larry Herron's message was clear: Don't fix life's temporary problems with a permanent solution.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Christian county

O Yes 582 No 552 City of Fremont Hills Shall the city limits be extended so as to embrace and include all the unincorporated area lying within the following boundary lines and found in the county of Christian, known as Slayden property, subject to the terms of the petition for voluntary annexation? Yes 141 O No 198 Republic School issue ...

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Voter turnout meets expectations in Christian County

Christian County voters continue to cast their vote this afternoon, with turnout rate being what the county clerk expected.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Search called off after alleged boat accident

A search for four men who were reportedly dumped into the Finley River north of Sparta after their boat overturned was called off about 6:45 p.m. Oct.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

KYTV Springfield

A search on the Finley River, but no rescue

A massive search for four people on the Finley River may -- as it turns out -- have been unnecessary.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

KYTV Springfield

Greene & Christian Counties warn drivers about flooded roadways

Numerous Greene County roadways are closed this morning due to water over the road.

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Fri Sep 25, 2009

KYTV Springfield

Wild hogs scavenging into Christian County

Feral hogs and Russian Boars, also known as Razorbacks, are the problem because they spread disease to people, pets and livestock.

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Sat Sep 12, 2009

KYTV Springfield

Trial location moved for a Sparta man charged with murder

A change of venue has been granted for the trial of a man from Sparta accused of murder.

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Tue Sep 08, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Library tax, bond issues on November ballot

Christian County voters will decide four issues on the Nov. 3 ballot. Sparta and Republic schools have bond issues; Fremont Hills voters will have their say in a controversial annexation issue; and county voters will vote on a library tax increase to provide for three new libraries, plus more services.

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Tue Sep 01, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Library to hold public forums

The 'Proposed Future Home of the Christian County Library, Central Branch' sign was erected Aug.

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Thu Aug 27, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Love of gardening shines through

In 2005, when Dick and Debbie Stange sold a Farmington hotel and restaurant they'd run for 18 years, the high school sweethearts knew they wanted to return to the Ozarks.

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Tue Aug 11, 2009

The Fence Post

Laugh Tracks in the Dust

I got a long letter from the owner of Snakey Acres in Sparta, Mo. After reading the story, I understand why the farm earned its name.

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Wed Aug 05, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Fremont Hills annexation angers residents

Fremont Hills -- A group of residents were outraged during a public hearing last month at which city council approved a landowner's annexation petition -- for 6.8 acres adjacent to the city -- without disclosing the conditions and requirements of the petition until after the hearing started.

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Mon Jul 13, 2009

Springfield News Leader

County fair reports good attendance

Ozark -- Morning rains held down the attendance for a while, but crowds began to flow into the the Christian County fairgrounds Saturday for the final day of the county fair.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Separate audit to examine judicial circuit

Ozark -- State auditors who began a petition-driven examination of Christian County's books this week also will begin an audit of the county's courts while they're in the neighborhood.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

Channel3000

Driver Identified In Fiery, Dodge County Crash

Dodge County authorities have identified the man killed in in an early Sunday morning rollover crash.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

Webster County Citizen

Lottery has several winners from area

Several residents of Webster County and the surrounding area were big winners last month in the Missouri Lottery.

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Sat May 30, 2009

Springfield News Leader

Watch out for lane closures on roads

Things to watch out for in area road construction this week: - Sealing will cause one-lane traffic on Missouri 14, from Ozark to Sparta, beginning Thursday .

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Tue May 26, 2009

Springfield News Leader

NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 2:37 p.m. for northern Christian County, southeastern Greene County and southwest Webster County until 3:15 p.m. Doppler radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms from Fremont Hills to Sparta moving northeast at 20 miles an hour.

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