Both SGF citizen and the News-Leader have free newsletters you can get sent to your email. Both give you a couple of free articles but require a subscription for full access.

If you can afford it, I'd recommend paying the subscription fee for one/both of them. I've had a much better time keeping up to date since I subbed and it feels nice to support local journalism.

>In-person absentee voting can be done at 1126 North Boonville Ave., at the County Clerk’s Office.

The Library Center is also hosting in-person absentee voting. https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/2023/03/23/library-center-hosts-no-excuse-absentee-voting-for-april-4-election/70042668007/

In person absentee voting was incredibly easy and I highly recommend. Just be sure to bring valid photo ID and it helps to research candidates ahead of time. School Board and City Council races are non-partisan so there won't be indicators for political ideologies on your ballot.