Nixa Hardware marks 103 years

Sunny weather and smiling faces were shining on Nixa during Nixa Hardware & Seed Co.'s 103rd anniversary celebration March 23. Clockwise from top left: co-owner Larry McCroskey and his daughter Casi enjoy a break in the 60-degree weather. McCroskey is a fifth-generation owner. The Nixie Chicks provided outdoor entertainment as special guests of the bluegrass band Poco Loco. Left to right are Kelly Worley, Tara Tucker and Tara Young. Little Molly Matysiake of Springfield enjoys a hot dog, compliments of AAA catering. Guests strolled through the outdoor eatery or rested tired feet on hay bales always at their own leisure that day. Aubrey Olson, wife of SBJ reporter Eric Olson, saddles up inside the store. The store kicked off the spring season by more than doubling sales compared to a typical Saturday.