2026 State of The Community
State of the Community Information
FAQs
State of the Community FAQs
Please check back for additional updates to our frequently asked questions. Updated on August 12, 2026.
If you have any questions that were not answered below, please email us at quicknews@nixaschools.net.
- What should I wear to the State of the Community?
- How can my business or organization become a sponsor?
- What organizations are represented at the State of the Community?
- How can I submit a question to the Community Leaders Panel Discussion?
- Is the video shown at the State of the Community going to be posted anywhere?
- Parking Information
What should I wear to the State of the Community?
How can my business or organization become a sponsor?
What organizations are represented at the State of the Community?
How can I submit a question to the Community Leaders Panel Discussion?
Is the video shown at the State of the Community going to be posted anywhere?
Parking Information
Food FAQs
What will be served for dinner?
Dinner will be presented in a buffet style.
Toss Greens Salad with Craisins, Feta, Bacon and Sweet Oil Dressing (Preset)
Fresh Baked Rolls with Butter
Herb Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic Butter Sauce
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Penne Pasta Alfredo with Roasted Red Pepper
Herb Roasted California Blend
Garden Fresh Strawberry Cake & Cherry Cheesecake (Alternating Preset)
Iced Tea, Coffee, Water (All Condiments Included)
*Please email quicknews@nixaschools.net with any dietary restrictions by 10/18/2026.
Have a dietary restriction?
Ticket FAQs
- Is childcare provided during the event?
- Where can I get a ticket to the State of the Community?
- Is there assigned seating and how many per table?
- Why is there limited capacity for this event?
- What is the passcode for the Nixa Staff Dinner Ticket?
- How do I use my Nixa Staff Dinner Ticket code?
- What is the refund policy?
Is childcare provided during the event?
Yes, we will have childcare available for students in kindergarten through 8th grade (ages 5-12). Order a ticket for each child needing childcare and put their name on it. Please put a parent's email and phone number on each ticket.
Pepperoni and cheese pizza will be provided to students.
If you have any questions, contact quicknews@nixaschools.net.
Where can I get a ticket to the State of the Community?
Is there assigned seating and how many per table?
Why is there limited capacity for this event?
What is the passcode for the Nixa Staff Dinner Ticket?
How do I use my Nixa Staff Dinner Ticket code?
Under Event Registration, please click on 'Have a passcode?' (located towards the red 'checkout' button). Then enter the code and click 'Apply.' Once applied, the 'Nixa Staff Dinner Ticket' option will appear.
The passcode for the Nixa Staff Dinner Ticket can be found in a future edition of Staff Communicator.
What is the refund policy?
Community Leaders Panel Discussion
Community Leaders Panel Discussion
Updates from the State of Missouri, Christian County, Nixa Public Schools, City of Nixa, Nixa Fire Protection District, and Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Gearl Loden
Superintendent, Nixa Public School

Lloyd Walles
Fire Chief, Nixa Fire Protection District

Whitney Guison
President & CEO, Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Learn more about Whitney Guison

Jarad Giddens
Mayor, City of Nixa
Learn more about Jarad Giddens

Johnny Williams
Western District Commissioner, Christian County
Learn more about Johnny Wiilliams

Jamie Gragg
State Representative District 140, Missouri
Christian County Community Leaders
Christian County Community Leaders
Updated on September 8, 2025.

Nixa Public Schools
Heather Zoromski, President
Bridget Bidinger, Vice President
Jonathan Lindsay, Secretary
Josh Roberts, Member
Jason Massengale, Member
Jessica Broadway, Member
Alex Bryant, Member
Dr. Gearl Loden, Superintendent
Brenda Rantz, Board Treasure

State of Missouri
Mike Moon, Senator District 29
Burt Whaley, Representative District 138
Bob Titus, Representative District 139
Jamie Gragg, Representative District 140

City of Nixa
Jarad Giddens, Mayor
Zern Vess, District 1 Council Member
Jay Ortiz, District 1 Council Member
Aron Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem District 2 Council Member
Shawn Lucas, District 2 Council Member
Linda Daugherty, District 3 Council Member
Kelly Morris , District 3 Council Member

Nixa Fire Protection District
Lloyd Walles, Fire Chief
Whitney Weaver, Assistant Chief

Christian County
Lynn Morris, Presiding Commissioner
Johnny Williams, Western Commissioner
Bradley A. Jackson, Eastern Commissioner
Jeremy Burns, Assessor
Amy Dent, Auditor
Paula Brumfield, Christian County Clerk
Kristen M. Tuohy, Prosecuting Attorney
Susan Pathkiller, Public Administrator
Kelly Hall, Recorder
Melissa Bilyeu, Treasurer
Ted Nichols, Collector
Brad Cole, Sheriff
Mandi Armitage, Coroner
Judge Laura Johnson, 38th Circuit Judge Division 1
Judge Jessica Kruse, 38th Circuit Judge Division 2
Judge Steven E. Ward, Associate Division 3
Judge Doug Bacon, Associate Division 4
Barb Stillings, Circuit Clerk

Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce
Whitney Guison, President & CEO

Christian County Ambulance District
Christie Thompson, Executive Director
