Purdy
Purdy reviews facility needs
The Purdy City Council concentrated on infrastructure issues during its Sept. 9 meeting. Following up on the April 28 hailstorm, Public Works Foreman Kevin Cook reported assessing roofs on all the city buildings. The new one on city hall had not been finished at the time. The city received around $120,000 from insurance for the damage, city Clerk Sasha Gomez said.
1961 Purdy grads gather for 65th reunion
The Purdy High School class of 1961 recently met for their 65th reunion.
Purdy school board reviews tax levy, repairs
Purdy school board members completed preparations for the new school year, including a review of troublesome facility issues, at its Aug. 13 meeting.
Purdy FFA Chapter Helps Pack 252,564 Meals at State Fair
Members of the Purdy FFA Chapter joined more than 782 FFA members from 95 Missouri FFA Chapters and agricultural leaders to pack meals, a capstone celebration through service of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s (MFCF) 2026 Drive to Feed Kids (Drive).
Purdy City Council to again seek a use tax
The Purdy City Council agreed to ask voters to again consider a use tax on the Nov. 3 ballot during the Aug. 12 council meeting.
Purdy Recycling Center hosts tour
Gerry Wass, of Purdy, who was instrumental in organizing the Purdy Recycling Center over 20 years ago, said he believes the center now processes about 1% of the waste stream in the Purdy School District.
Purdy Council advances sewer project
The Purdy City Council advanced plans to improve the city’s network of sanitary storm sewers during its July 8 meeting.
Senior-less Purdy sets sights on improvement
The Purdy volleyball team is returning from an 8-20-1 season with an experienced core, a talented freshman class and a focus on raising the standard of play.
Local author’s first book published
Within her busy schedule, Kayla Branstetter, of rural Purdy, found time to write a book.
FARM AND RANCH: A farmer by day
Like many Barry County residents, agricultural roots run deep in Doug Clifton’s family.
