Devastating Ice Storm Hits Southwest Missouri

Southwest Missouri has experienced an ice storm that some are calling the worst natural disaster in Missouri history. 25,000 homes are still without power in Springfield with twice that number in the surrounding region.

Classes have been cancelled this week (January 16-20) and will resume on Monday, January 22. Offices are open as of Thursday, January 19. The Library is open per its normal schedule. Students who would like to warm up are welcome to come to the Great Hall for hot beverages.

This truly is a trying time. Scores of AGTS students and employees have been without power since Saturday, January 13, and need your continued prayer.

The Gary Collins Counseling Lectureship has been postponed until February 6-8. See revised schedule.

News about the storm:

• www.springfieldnewsleader.com
• www.ky3.com
• Before and after photos of a typical residence hit by the storm: www.weigand-buckley.com/ice/index.htm (This family, like many others, will probably not have power restored until next week sometime. Photos taken by Philip Buckley of Springfield.)