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Five local entrepreneurs present business plans during SparkNIGHT event

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five local entrepreneurs and small business owners put their business plans on display to the public at the first SparkNIGHT event on Sept. 13 at the Rialto in downtown Hannibal. The night started with a one-hour trade show environment where the participating entrepreneurs informally presented their business plans to investors. For the […]

Toys for Tots national program turns 75 this year; Northeast Missouri group hopes to help 1,600 children

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maj. Bill Hendricks with the U.S. Marine Corps was inspired by his wife Diane 75 years ago when she tried to donate a homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a needy child but could not find any organization to do so. At her suggestion, he gathered a group of local Marine reservists who coordinated and collected […]

Riedel Foundation awards grant for homeless prevention and assistance

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Project Community Connect is the latest organization to receive a grant award from the Riedel Foundation. Riedel trustee April Baldwin presented a $7,500 check to PCC for an upcoming event to combat homelessness in Hannibal. PCC is the host of a one-day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Admiral […]

Hannibal Clinic to celebrate 65th anniversary with fall harvest block party on Saturday

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — To celebrate Hannibal Clinic’s 65th anniversary of serving the medical needs of northeast Missouri, a fall harvest block party will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 on the clinic’s campus at 100 Medical Drive. The celebration promises family fun with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and flu shots […]

Hannibal-LaGrange future science teachers study monarch butterflies

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Courtney Janes, assistant professor of education. Janes shared information about how the migratory monarch butterfly has been classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation […]

Hannibal Regional Medical Group welcomes new pulmonologist

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Dr. Jennifer Minoff to its pulmonology team. Minoff earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. She completed her pulmonary/critical care fellowship at St. Louis University in St. Louis. A pulmonologist is a medical doctor who studies and treats […]

Hannibal Regional Auxiliary to benefit from ninth annual Glitz Gala jewelry auction on Oct. 6

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Auxiliary’s ninth annual Glitz Gala jewelry auction on Oct. 6 at the Hannibal Arts Council. The event, officially sponsored by the Century 21 Broughton Team and Area Home Services, benefits the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Tickets are required for the evening. Tickets, which includes appetizers and wine, are $25 each and may […]

Hannibal Regional Weight Management Solutions achieves national accreditation

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HANNIBAL, Mo.— Hannibal Regional Weight Management Solutions recently achieved the status of being nationally accredited as a comprehensive center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Hannibal Regional Weight Management Solutions’ commitment […]

American Symphony riverboat to arrive Saturday in Hannibal

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The newest riverboat on the Mississippi, the American Symphony, will arrive in Hannibal at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Hannibal mayor James Hark, will present a proclamation and key to the city to the captain of the American Symphony. The American Symphony began cruising the Mississippi River for the first time this […]

Free nature program planned for Saturday at Sodalis Nature Preserve

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sodalis Nature Preserve will be the site for a nature program from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. This “Nature Adventure” family program will explore “magic spots” at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation nationally certified nature educator, will play interactive nature games with the youngsters. The program is recommended […]

New playground equipment dedicated at Ann Dorsey Hodgdon Park in Hannibal

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ann Dorsey Hodgdon Park, long a part of the neighborhood at Rock and Section Streets, unveiled new playground equipment at the park on Monday with the help of Girl Scout Troop 9012. After seeking more playgrounds in Hannibal since flooding had closed Kiwanis Park playground in 2019, the Girl Scouts were […]

Union Street in Hannibal to close Monday for stormwater project

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Union Street will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Sept. 26. Barriers will be located at O’Fallon Street and West Terrace Street to designate the closed section of Union Street Local residents can access their driveways from West Terrace Street. The Union Street Stormwater Project will replace the stormwater box culverts […]

Hannibal Free Public Library to celebrate international ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ for a week starting Monday

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library will celebrate International “Talk Like a Pirate Day” during the week of Sept. 19-24. Beginning Monday, the official date for the “holiday,” the library will offer passive activities including coloring pages and puzzles. A take-home craft kit for children will be available in the Children’s Room while supplies last. Story times will be books about pirates as […]

HLGU to celebrate Constitution Day Monday; House Rep. Richey to speak

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will celebrate Constitution Day with Missouri House Rep. Doug Richey at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19 in the Roland Fine Arts Center.  This Constitution Day event is in partnership with the Moorman Foundation as part of the Free Society Speaker Series at HLGU. In a press release, Eric Turner, chair […]

HLGU professor releases debut novel; signing event set for Sept. 22

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University alum Amanda Henry, now an associate professor of English, has released her debut novel and the first book in the Tokens of Rynar series, “The Legacy of the Lost Rider.” A signing event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Student Center on campus. “The Legacy of the Lost […]

Free prostate cancer screenings offered Tuesday at Hannibal Regional Medical Group

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Hannibal Regional Medical Group is offering free prostate cancer screenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The American Cancer Society says prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. The chance of getting prostate cancer goes up as a man gets […]

Options for Women awareness luncheon to be held Tuesday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Hannibal

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Learn more about Options for Women during a free awareness luncheon at noon Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3600 McMasters Avenue, in the church fellowship hall. Options for Women is a pregnancy help center that opened in Bowling Green in 2016 with plans to open in Hannibal before the end […]

Girl Scout Troop 9012 to assist in Monday’s grand opening of new playground equipment at Ann Dorsey Hodgdon Park

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A grand opening for new playground equipment installed at Ann Dorsey Hodgdon Park will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Members of Girl Scout Troop 9012 will cut the ribbons to the slides. Joel Booth from Farmers and Merchants Bank and Trust will share the historic contribution that Ann Dorsey Hodgdon […]

Riedel Foundation awards $2,500 grant to restock Salvation Army food pantry in Hannibal

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to stock the shelves of the food pantry at the Salvation Army of Hannibal. “We have seen a significant growth in the number of families needing our help with food this summer because of rising food, energy, and fuel costs,” Salvation Army […]

Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau receives $200,000 in grants to help with photos, website and visitor profile

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau will receive more than $200,000 from four grants from the Missouri Division of Tourism. The Convention and Visitors Bureau always applies for the annual Marketing Matching Grant. However, the bureau, like others around the state, also applied for multiple Platform Development Grants in addition to the […]

New service vehicle will keep Harvest Outreach’s mission rolling forward

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new service vehicle will help Harvest Outreach fulfill its mission in Northeast Missouri.  Harvest Outreach will display the new vehicle at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 1006 Lyon Street. The vehicle, a 2012 Chevy pickup truck, replaces a 1993 Ford pickup truck. Harvest Outreach utilizes a truck daily for its […]

Cuddle Cat’s fall fundraising event, the ‘Meow Mixer,’ set for Oct. 4 at Rialto in Hannibal

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — 4 Paws Veterinary Services and Cuddle Cat Rescue will be the hosts of the Meow Mixer, a fall fundraising event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, 601 Broadway. The event will consist of a catered meal, silent auction and live entertainment by The Generation Gap. […]

‘Insect Safari,’ free nature program for children, rescheduled for Aug. 27 in Hannibal

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The program has been cancelled. HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer “Insect Safari,” a free nature program, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. The program is for children of all ages and will be held at the Huckleberry Park pavilion near the ramp park. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation […]

Discover what goes on in nature with Friday night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This event has been cancelled. HANNIBAL, Mo. — The “Evening Exploration” night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Hannibal Parks and Recreation interpreter guide Gale Rublee will lead the night hike. “Using our senses, we’ll explore the Sodalis’s seasonal sights, sounds, smells and feel of things,” […]

Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council hosts Ignite SparkNIGHT

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council will be the host of Ignite SparkNIGHT at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in the Rialto in downtown Hannibal.  Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will gather to pitch their businesses to investors. The event is open to the public. Ignite connects entrepreneurs with each other and with capital that […]

STEAM to GO! kits available at Hannibal Free Public Library

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Free Public Library now has 28 STEAM to GO! kits available for checkout. STEAM to GO! kits are produced by Penworthy, a book distributor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisc.  The kits were obtained through a grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library Services and Technology […]

Dredging equipment installed at Hannibal marina boat ramp

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The boat ramp at the Hannibal marina was closed from 7-10 a.m. Friday for the installation of dredging equipment. Dredging will begin in October. A nine-ton piece of equipment was placed with the help of a large crane, according to Hannibal Parks and Recreation officials. The Mud Cat MC 115D Dredge and […]

Variety of grant, technical assistance and revitalization programs related to brownfields to be discussed at HREDC event Sept. 15

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Port Authority, Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council and the Small Business Development Center at the HREDC will be the hosts of a Northeast Missouri Brownfields event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 in the community room in the lower level of HomeBank, 3817 McMasters Ave. Corey Mehaffy, […]

Ramp park in Hannibal starting fall hours

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Fall hours have begun at the ramp park in Huckleberry Park. It will be open from 4-8 p.m. weekdays and noon-8 p.m. on weekends, weather permitting. The park is for people who wish to use roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. An attendant is on duty at all times. Helmets […]

Senior Expo returns Sept. 22 to Admiral Coontz Recreation Center

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — For more than 10 years, the Hannibal Senior Expo has offered participants an opportunity to learn about services and resources specific to senior adults. This year’s Senior Expo will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. This year’s theme is “Together Again.” Vendors are […]

Franke back at Hannibal City Council; presses on with legislative issues

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Franke wants the city’s Human Resources Counsel to conduct exit interviews with city employees in perpetuity until/if Hannibal hires a dedicated HR Administrator. Franke said using an independent 3rd party to conduct exit interviews assures unbiased anonymity and that appropriate information will reach City Council as needed. Additionally, outsourcing this service will reduce the work burden internally allowing staff to concentrate on their areas of expertise.  

Great River Honor Flight’s next mission to Washington, D.C., set for Aug. 18

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight’s next mission to Washington, D.C. will be Thursday, Aug. 18. This will be the 60th mission overall for local veterans since the program started serving the region in 2010. Since then, 1,916 local veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and between those conflicts have […]

Extreme athletes show off skills at ShredFest in Hannibal

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s ramp park was full of spins, twists and flips Saturday, July 30 as extreme athletes showed off their skills at ShredFest. The competition and exhibition was sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, Coolbyke and Independent’s Service. Free entry was allowed into the ramp park. Helmets were given to the first […]

Hannibal Free Public Library to hold book sale Aug. 12-20

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library is having a book sale Aug. 12-20.  Hours will be Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Library director Hallie Yundt Silver said in a press release, “The book sale will be self-service in the Woman’s Club Room with payment taken at the front desk.  This time, we […]

Creating good dads focus of latest Riedel Foundation grant

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Good Dads program is coming to Hannibal with the help of a $10,000 matching grant from the Riedel Foundation after a successful Rotary Riverfest fundraiser.  The Hannibal Rotary Club applied for a Riedel grant to help Hannibal establish the program, which helps at-risk dads to become involved parents. It consists of […]

Benson Financial Group in Hannibal adds five employees to staff

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Benson Financial Group, a financial planning company, recently added five people to its staff. Jason Nichols of Hannibal serves as director of operations. He previously served as athletic director and head women’s soccer coach at Hannibal-LaGrange University for 24 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in human services from Westmar University and […]

Illinois mayor turned comedian appearing for three shows in Hannibal Aug. 5-6

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His stand-up special, “Neighborhood Sasq-Watch,” airs on Dry Bar Comedy. Combined views of the special have exceeded 2.5 million. His first network comedy special, “Who’s with Me?!,” debuted in November 2020 at No. 1 on Amazon Prime. His humor book, “You Can’t Write City Hall,” retells his hilarious real-life experience as mayor of Dawson, Ill., and has become an Amazon best-seller.

Riedel Foundation grants to foster grandparent program, CASA will help at-risk children in Hannibal

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two programs that help at-risk children will train more volunteers with the help of recent grants from Hannibal’s Riedel Foundation. The Riedel Board of Trustees awarded $3,160 to the foster grandparent program and $1,490 to the Court-Appointed Special Advocates program. Both programs are led by Douglass Community Services. The foster grandparent program […]

CEO chapter coming to Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council with Riedel Foundation grant

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation is teaming up to help educate and train future leaders in business by awarding a $17,500 grant to help establish a Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Chapter at the Hannibal Career and Technical Center. The Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council applied for the grant. It is partnering with the Hannibal Public […]

Hannibal Regional now offering heart failure clinic

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Heart Failure Society of America estimates nearly 6.5 million Americans over the age of 20 have heart failure. Hannibal Regional now offers a heart failure clinic that will operate under a collaborative practice model, utilizing a clinical pharmacist and registered nurse. Components of this program include individualized care for each patient […]

Proceeds from annual bicycle ride presented to Life.Light.Hope Fund in memory of retired Palmyra teacher

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Quincy Bicycle Club and the Goldinger family of Palmyra, Mo., recently presented the Life.Light.Hope Fund at the James E. Cary Cancer Center and the Hannibal Regional Cancer Institute with a gift of $5,000 in memory of Charlotte Goldinger, a retired Palmyra teacher and avid bicyclist who died from leukemia. The eighth annual Memorial […]

ShredFest extreme sports competition returns to Hannibal on July 30 after two-year absence

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — ShredFest is back at the Hannibal Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park after a two-year absence. The extreme sports competition and exhibition, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, Coolbyke and Independent’s Service, will be held Saturday, July 30. The ramp park will open at 10 a.m. with free entry into the park […]

MRN THIS WEEK: Corey Mehaffy

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MRN Editor David Adam talks with Corey Mehaffy of the Northeast Missouri Economic Development Council. As president of the NEMO EDC, Mehaffy is responsible for all economic development efforts including business retention and expansion, business attraction and entrepreneurship for Hannibal, Marion County and Ralls County.

Hannibal Regional Medical Group welcomes cardiologist to staff

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Ma’en Al-Dabbas has been added to the cardiology team at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Al-Dabbas earned his medical degree from Jordan University for Science and Technology. He completed his internal medicine residency as chief resident, as well as his cardiology fellowship, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. A cardiologist […]

Annual Hannibal-LaGrange Alumni and Friends Work Day planned for Aug. 13

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University needs volunteers to help prepare the campus for the new school year. The annual Alumni and Friends Work Day will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022. No advanced skills are necessary. Work will begin in the lobby of the first floor of the Burt Administration Building […]

Hannibal City Council putting infrastructure sales tax revenue to work

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Hannibal is one step closer to the replacement of a storm sewer that collapsed several years ago under Union Street. On Tuesday, the city council approved a bid of $705,634 for the replacement of 175 feet of stone archway stormwater conveyance with T&B Trucking and Excavating. The bid was about $45,000 under engineer estimates. The […]

Hannibal Arts Council Arty Party celebrates monarch on July 23

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Monarch Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main.  Participants will paint the majestic monarch butterfly resting on a flower using acrylic paint on a 12-inch by 12-inch gallery-wrapped canvas. Step-by-step instructions and all supplies included. Project leader is local artist […]

Hannibal Cannibal gives Legacy Award to Meyer, long-time race director

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Coordinators of the Hannibal Cannibal recently presented its Legacy Award to Martin Meyer of Hannibal, who has served as race director from 1996 through 2000 and has been involved in the Cannibal since its inception as the race director or a runner. The award is given to an advocate and supporter of […]

‘Christmas in July’ to benefit Toys for Tots set for Sunday at Hannibal Aquatic Center

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri provides toys for about 600 children during the holiday season. To help with this annual drive, children ages 5-17 who bring in an unwrapped new toy for the program on Sunday, July 10, will receive free admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Pool hours are noon-6 […]

Night hike on Friday in Sodalis Nature Preserve to explore ‘Creatures of the Night’

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bats aren’t the only wildlife to be found in Sodalis Nature Preserve. A night hike to explore “Creatures of the Night” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8. Hannibal Parks and Recreation interpreter guide Gale Rublee will lead the night hike. In a press release, Rublee said, “Many animals come out […]

Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System partner together offer free tuition for nursing students

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System and Hannibal-LaGrange University have partnered to train nurses to serve Northeast Missouri. The partnership will provide tuition and fees for eligible nursing students and job placement within the Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. HLGU offers nursing programs to prepare both licensed practical nurses and registered nurses in a Christian […]

Hannibal Aquatic Center to offer mermaid and shark school for youths age 6 and up

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Aquatic Center will offer Mermaid and Shark School for youths age 6 and older Aug. 1-5 at the aquatic center. This class allows youngsters to use their imagination while learning special swimming skills. The class will meet from 10:30-11:15 a.m. each day. Participants must have a FinFun brand mermaid tail […]

Hannibal Police Department outlines parking restrictions for 4th of July parade

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Parking restrictions for the the Hannibal Cannibal and the 4th of July parade have been established by the Hannibal Police Department. No parking will be allowed along the Hannibal Cannibal race course or the parade route starting at 2 a.m. the morning of July 4 to the conclusion of each event. Officers […]

Selling or discharging fireworks within Hannibal city limits could result in fines

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HANNIBAL, Mo — The Hannibal Police Department has started to experience an increase in reports of fireworks being discharged. With the upcoming July 4 holiday approaching, more reports are anticipated. Officers are obligated to take enforcement action on those individuals found discharging fireworks. City ordinance prohibits the sale, use or discharge of any firecrackers or […]

Four awards given to competitors in cardboard boat races at Hannibal Aquatic Center

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — From unicorns to angry birds, the vessels in the sixth annual Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department cardboard boat races on the Saturday, June 25 at the Hannibal Aquatic Center were decorated by youngsters eager to battle. Some of the crafts didn’t even last for a few seconds, and some went off course […]

Multiple churches in Midwest rally to help Hannibal-LaGrange University

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HANNIBAL Mo. — Many churches are rallying to sustain Hannibal-LaGrange University through generous gifts. These churches recognize the impact HLGU has in the region and want to help its mission of Christian higher education continue for future generations. Mark Albee, pastor at Edgewood Baptist Church outside Bowling Green, Mo., stated in a press release, “Our […]

Hannibal-LaGrange announces winners of top faculty award, staff member of the year

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently announced the winners of the Parkway Distinguished Professor Award and the Immanuel Staff Member of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year. The Parkway Distinguished Professor Award, HLGU’s highest faculty award, was given to Miles Mullin. He began at HLGU in 2015 as the vice president for academic administration. […]

Hannibal-LaGrange receives gift of 2,000 bushels of grain from farming couple in Northeast Missouri

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Soon after the inception of the Hannibal-LaGrange University agribusiness program, the university began to promote the possibility of giving grain to help support university programs through the Gifts of Grain initiative. HLGU recently received its first gift of 2,000 bushels of corn. The gift was given by a farming couple in northeast […]

Community Foundation awards more than $30,000 in scholarships to 17 area students

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QUINCY — Seventeen area students pursuing higher education and a local teacher have been awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships and recognition awards from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Recipients of the scholarships, most of which come from permanently endowed funds at the Community Foundation, will receive financial support towards […]

Cardboard boat races set for June 25 at Hannibal Aquatic Center

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In years past, Hannibal youngsters sailed handmade rafts on the mighty Mississippi during the annual raft race. Today’s youngsters use cardboard and duct tape to construct their watercrafts and take a leap of faith hoping their vessels can hold up in the waters at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The sixth annual Hannibal […]

Thursday morning fire in Hannibal listed as incendiary; no injuries reported

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Fire Department crews were dispatched for a structure fire at 1225 S. Arch at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, June 9. All three stations responded with 12 firefighters. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire on the front porch of the residence. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were […]

Two Firefly Fridays nature programs offered at Sodalis Nature Preserve in June

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Their summertime glow is familiar, and their quiet presence adds to the magic of evening walks, but most don’t know that the firefly flashes and accompanying movements are used for courtship. Hannibal Parks and Recreation is sponsoring free family-friendly nature programs on Friday, June 10, and Friday, June 24, to celebrate fireflies. […]

Salvation Army summer fan program begins June 13; cooling center locations reveal summer hours

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The Salvation Army will again be collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin on June 13. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike, & Brown Counties in Illinois, and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby, & Monroe Counties in Missouri are encouraged to apply.

Scarlet and Blue Auction raises more than $51,000 for Hannibal-LaGrange University

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Scarlet and Blue Auction, held Friday, May 20, raised $26,384.15 for Hannibal-LaGrange University. This number exceeded the matching George H. Riedel Foundation grant of $25,000 for a grand total of $51,384.15 toward HLGU’s current financial challenge to help the university pay off or avoid any additional debt. More than 200 items […]

‘The first taste of a bitter cup’: Financial collapse averted at Hannibal-LaGrange University, but at what cost?

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This story first appeared on the Inside Higher Ed website on May 26, 2022. It is reprinted here in its entirety, with permission. On the morning of May 2, the leaders of Hannibal-LaGrange University called faculty and staff into a meeting to share good news: they had raised $1.5 million and would remain open for the fall […]

‘Ride Cool’ returns to Hannibal clinic on Saturday

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Clinic invites youngsters to pack their bikes and trikes and attend “Ride Cool” this weekend. The popular bike and helmet-centered safety event is back on Saturday, June 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hannibal Clinic’s parking lot. The first 200 children will receive a free bicycle safety helmet and […]

Hannibal Ramp Park opens for summer hours on June 6

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Summer hours for Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park will begin June 6. The park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. Ramp Park will be open noon to 8 p.m. every day, weather permitting. Cost is $3 for a daily admission and $40 for an annual pass. Helmets are required and there is an attendant on duty at all times. Each person must have a signed waiver and release of liability on file. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver.

Hannibal aquatics director earns award from the American Red Cross

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jenna McDonald, aquatics director at Hannibal Parks and Recreation, recently earned the Aquatic Examiner Service award from the American Red Cross. The award was given for excellent evaluations from the Aquatic Examiner Service program. McDonald trains up to 30 lifeguards each year for water safety proficiency at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The […]

Surveyors count more than 215,000 Indiana bats at Hannibal’s Sodalis Nature Preserve

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bat biologists are celebrating the news the number of endangered Indiana bats at Sodalis Nature Preserve has increased almost 20 percent. The bat census at Sodalis, conducted in February 2022, confirms its place as the country’s most important hibernation spot for this species with an estimated 215,296 Indiana bats. Vona Kuczynska, biologist […]

General Mills Foundation supports Food Pantry, Kids in Motion programs

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two programs at Douglass Community Services recently received grants from the General Mills Foundation hometown grant making program. The Kids in Motion program received $3,000, and the Food Pantry received $5,000.     The Food Pantry at Douglass Community Services provides food assistance to more than 500 families each month. Kids in Motion will provide volunteer opportunities […]

Riedel grant to Child Advocacy Center supports survivors of child abuse

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HANNIBAL, Mo. —The George H. Riedel Foundation’s latest award will help Hannibal children whostruggle with the trauma of child abuse. The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. The grant will fund mental health services for Hannibal children who are victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse […]

Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue Auction to be held May 20

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HANNIBAL, Mo — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue Auction is set for on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m., with a silent auction beginning at the same time. The silent auction will end at 7 p.m. and the live auction will begin. Heavy […]

View the moon from Hannibal’s Lover’s Leap during program set for Saturday

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HANNIBAL — Astronomy buffs will be over the moon about a nature program offered by Hannibal Parks and Recreation at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14. “Earth’s Companion: The Moon” will begin at City Hall, 320 Broadway, then participants will go to Lover’s Leap to view the moon. Robert Sadler, professor of physical science at Culver-Stockton […]

Hannibal Regional Medical Group welcomes family practice doctor to Bowling Green facility

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Brandon Brown recently was added to Hannibal Regional Medical Group’s team at its Bowling Green facility. Brown earned his medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas in the West Indies and completed his family medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City.  “Family medicine was […]

Riedel Foundation awards grant to Bluff City Theater for free performances in Central Park

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Bluff City Theater for two free performances in Hannibal. The grant will help fund an upcoming show in May called “Forgottonia.” With the partnership of the Riedel Foundation, this show will have nine performances live in Central Park, with free admission. The award also funded the […]

After receiving more than $1 million in gifts, HLGU plans to open for fall 2022 semester

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Just eight weeks since fiscal exigency measures were enacted at Hannibal-LaGrange University, the school announced Thursday in a press release that it has received more than $1 million in gifts from local churches and people, including a record $227,815 from HLGU’s 2022 Day of Giving, and that it will be open for […]

Hannibal City Council votes to allow smoking in private clubs

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The Hannibal City Council held two meetings Tuesday night. During the first meeting the council gave second and final reading to three ordinances before adjourning Sine Die. The first bill approved changes the city’s smoking ordinance to allow smoking at private clubs. The second deals with renovating and replacing the runway lights at Hannibal Regional Airport and the third deals with the reclassification of Parks Secretary-Fiscal Assistant to a Finance Fiscal Management Assistant.

Wild edibles event planned for May 7 at Sodalis Nature Preserve

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The art of foraging for food is as old as mankind.  What is a hobby for many today, was a necessity for people throughout human history. A nature program on wild edibles is scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation nature […]

Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognizes Schreiner, Newell for volunteer work

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Bob Schreiner as the volunteer of the year for 2020 and Brenda Newell as the volunteer of the year for 2021 at its annual service awards luncheon on April 25 at the Hannibal Country Club.  Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Schreiner has given more than 5,300 hours in […]

Hannibal Girl Scout troops to celebrate Arbor Day by planting tree at Cardiff Hill Overlook

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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Girl Scouts from several Hannibal troops will celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree at Cardiff Hill Overlook at 4 p.m. Monday, May 2 with the help of the Hannibal Tree Board, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Kristin Fasnacht, community engagement manager of Girl Scouts […]