A portion of the newly completed walking trail at Ava’s Lower Park is shown following the completion of the project’s first ...

David R. Felch, 29, was arrested Dec. 6, 2025, on a Douglas County warrant charging him with statutory rape in the second ...

A Douglas County man was arrested Jan. 30, on a warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm, one day after being released from custody on his own recognizance in multiple felony cases, according to ...

Western artist Katie ❤ West is pictured with the late Jon Locke, whose partnership and encouragement played a pivotal role in her life and work. The collage surrounding them reflects West’s artistic ...

While this Valentine’s note is shared with love by the Douglas County Herald, the gratitude belongs first and foremost to the City of Ava, which proudly recognized the fire department’s unwavering ...

Welsh read Ordinance No. 1160, titled Bulk Water Sales, which amends Chapter 98 of the City of Ava Code of Ordinances related ...

During announcements, VFW Auxiliary representative Gail Huffman reported that 470 wreaths were placed during Wreaths Across ...

The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community grant round. All applications are due by March 31, 2026.

She received a BFA in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute. She worked as a Graphic Designer. Cam was the Art Director for the KC Business Journal. After retiring she moved to Ava, where she ...

Mayor Kirk Pueppke (front) is shown with members of the Carl Neiman Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the G.L. Adrian Owen Post 5993 Ladies Auxiliary following a ...

The Douglas County Community Foundation recently presented a grant check to Ava High School for its 3D Printer Project. The DCCF is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community grant round ...

Located in eastern Douglas County is a ranch which is home to the largest seed stock herd of Polled Herefords in the United States. Since 1981, Marty Lueck has been working as ranch manager for the ...