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BAND CONCERT FEBRUARY 23

Friends of Music will continue its 2018-2019 season with a concert featuring area school band directors.

The Band Directors’ Town Band, Dr. Michael Cates, director,
will perform on
Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.,
at the K... more info

As you know, Kennett OAKS Senior Nutrition Center was awarded $350,000 in tax credits at 70 percent by DED through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credit Grant in August 2018. We have $230,000 left and are asking our area businesses, farmers, landlords, and those with LLC’s for... more info

Every Mother Counts is an upcoming Learning Collaborative Workshop for Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium as part of the theme of Maternal Mortality Moving Forward Together to See a Decrease in 2019. 

Is it  a youth sporting event, church potluck, the Downtown Square, your morning commute? Show us through your lens (or phone). This contest is for photos that represent Kennett and the surrounding area. 

1st Place Overall: $500 plus print in a statewide publication

1st Place Each... more info

Dear Community Member,

The KHS JAG program, with assistance from the 2018 Leadership Kennett Class, would like to cordially invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Career Fair on Friday, February 8th from 12:20 – 2:30 pm at the Kennett High School.

The goal is to have at least... more info

Kennett OAKS Senior Center is raising money to renovate the building donated by VNA to move to the larger facility (by June 2019) and be able to offer more activities/serve more elderly clients.   This renovation project has qualified for Missouri tax credits to be offered to donors through the... more info

The Leadership Kennett Class of 2017 is proud to announce their community service project: A Safe Swap Spot. This is a safe zone which allows a secure location for people to meet to make internet sales transactions, child custody exchanges, or even meet a date. Although there will not be an... more info

Visiting Nurse Association is offering a grief support group to anyone experiencing grief or loss.  The open meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m.  The meeting takes places at the VNA offices 1124 Independence Avenue in Kennett.

Looking for a job candidate that has all the right skills, experience, and qualities? Become a Show-Me Heroes business and start connecting with Missouri's military men and women! Find out why more Missouri businesses are hiring veterans and service members and about incentives associated with on... more info

The Chamber staff has developed a new website geared toward visitors to Kennett and potential new customers to you.  We need your help in the final phases of finishing this project.  Each restaurant, recreational activity, restaurant, and lodging option in Kennett have a listing on this site... more info