When: February

Publication: The Odessan

Our annual National FFA Week special section in The Odessan, recognizing each FFA student at Odessa and Wellington-Napoleon high schools and their supervised agricultural experience (SAE) projects.

When: Spring (Typically March)

Publication: Both The Odessan and Focus on Oak Grove

Each spring we provide a spring sports preview featuring local athletes and giving season previews for each varsity sport at Odessa, Oak Grove and Wellington-Napoleon high schools.

When: The week prior to graduation

Publication: We have sections dedicated to Odessa, Oak Grove and Wellington-Napoleon graduates

Our award-winning graduation section runs each year the week prior to graduation and includes every graduate of our three local high schools, as well as feature interviews with top students, “Remember When” photos from childhood, awards and recognitions earned in high school and other information on the class.

When: June

Publication: A stand-alone book inserted into the Focus on Oak Grove and available free throughout the community

Our annual City Guide is a great way to reach customers new to the city in large-format advertisements on pages directing readers to information about the community including local government, schools, organizations and community contacts.

When: July

Publication A stand-alone book inserted into The Odessan and available for free throughout the community.

Our annual City Guide is a great way to reach customers new to the city in large-format advertisements on pages directing readers to information about the community including local government, schools, organizations and community contacts.

When: Fall (Typically August)

Publication Both The Odessan and Focus on Oak Grove

Each fall we provide a fall sports preview featuring local athletes and giving season previews for each varsity sport at Odessa, Oak Grove and Wellington-Napoleon high schools.

When: October

Publication: The Odessan

Our annual National 4-H Week special section recognizes local 4-H participants in Mighty MO, 40-ville and Napoleon Cloverleaf 4-H Clubs. Section highlights one 4-Her and then features updates on each participant who submits their accomplishments for the year.

When: November

Publication: A combination tab inserted into The Odessan and Focus on Oak Grove

Our annual Wedding Bells bridal section is the best way to get your wedding-industry business in front of brides to be and their families. Recently moved from Spring to fall, the Wedding Bells section features soon-to-be wed and newlywed couples from our local communities who share both their love stories and the planning that goes into their special day. Additional stories share information on how local venues, vendors and other businesses can contribute to a couple’s special day.

When: Winter (typically December)

Publication: Both The Odessan and Focus on Oak Grove

Each winter we provide a winter sports preview featuring local athletes and giving season previews for each varsity sport at Odessa, Oak Grove and Wellington-Napoleon high schools.

When: The Week Before Christmas

Publication: Both The Odessan and Focus on Oak Grove

Each Christmas we have a special advertising section in which our advertisers express their well-wishes and appreciation to the community. Messages are a way to connect your business to the community in a more personal way, and to recognize your staff publicly by adding them to the signature.

When: Prior to the annual Wellington Fair

Publication: The Odessan

Our annual Wellington Fair Guide is your guide to one of Lafayette County’s most treasured street fairs. With contest and parade registration forms as well as theme information, the Fair Guide is a must-read for all who attend the beloved Wellington Fair.

When: Prior to the annual Mayview Picnic (typically July)

Publication: The Odessan

Our annual Mayview Picnic guide is the guide to Lafayette County’s longest-running community fair, which attracts guests from out of city and state who will be traveling home to visit the Mayview Picnic.