Editor’s Note:
During the next several weeks, I’ll use this space to pool community resources about the COVID-19 outbreak specific to Republic.On the right, you’ll find links to a few key resources. Below, you’ll find a map that lists locations of community outreach efforts, followed by a list of articles about what’s happening.
Click pins to see services offered by each site
Increased Visitors, Traffic Contributed to Wilson’s Creek Closing
About four weeks ago, the National Park Service announced it would waive entrance fees to national parks and other properties,
Republic Community Foundation Pledges Funds for Coronavirus Response
The Republic Community Foundation has pledged up to $20,000 to help Republic organizations working on the coronavirus response effort. Half
Wistrom: Statewide Closing Provides “Clarity” for Schools
Republic school superintendent Chance Wistrom believes a statewide shutdown of schools provides needed “clarity” to educators. Governor Mike Parson announced
County Announces Potential Virus Exposure in Republic; Advises Residents on Response
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Q&A: City Administrator David Cameron
Republic City Administrator David Cameron spoke to me about city government’s response to the coronavirus shutdown and how the new
Republic Community Foundation Points to Nonprofit Funding Opportunities
The Republic Community Foundation is encouraging eligible Republic agencies to apply for funding to a new COVID-19 response grant established
Republic Business Owners Team with PTO, Donors to Eliminate Lunch Debt
When school is back in session in Republic, no student will have to wonder whether they’ll be able to get
Republic Launches Online Learning Effort in Response to Shutdown
Monday, Republic schools will launch an unprecedented and unplanned experiment in online learning. They’ll do it with less than two
Schools Ready for Increased Demand as Meal Distribution Continues
The Republic School District wraps up its first week of drive-through meal distribution today, and Superintendent Chance Wistrom said he
Republic Businesses Come Together in “Online Mall”
Several Republic businesses are joining forces in what the organizer calls an “online mall” to generate revenue during the coronavirus-related