ABOVE: Members of
the Kleinsmith family
take their turns at the
mic, roasting Nixa
Superintendent Stephen
Kleinsmith. Pictured from
left is wife Kari, sons
Elijah and Jacob and
Stephen sitting on his
throne.
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After the laughter, Mark turned
serious.
“He’s younger in age, but he’s my
big brother — always has been,” Mark
said. “He’s been big brother to all of
our siblings and I think you all have
benefi ted from that. I know Mom and
Dad would be incredibly proud.”
Other roasters included Kevin
Kopp, executive director of elementary
education in Nixa Schools; Todd
Mincks, Nixa High School counselor;
and Joshua Roberts, Nixa School
Board member.
The crowd favorite, however, may
have been when his wife Kari and
A Way of Giving Back to the Community
If you want to improve the quality of life in Nixa, we can help make your giving
as effective as possible. We’ll help you establish a charitable fund and award
grants in accordance with your wishes. Since 1993, more than $2.3 million in
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Last year
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