City recognizes Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Pictured from left to right are Ava aldermen Stan Lovan and Jaclyn “Nikki” Stanifer-Lovan, Lydia Jahrling of the Douglas County Health Department WIC program, Mayor Kirk Pueppke, Board of Aldermen President Noel Dye and Alderman Billy Stewart. The city proclaimed August 2026 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month, recognizing the benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of…