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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Progress is being made on NECAC’s “Coalition of the Willing” group that aims to address housing issues in 12 Missouri counties. The idea came out of NECAC’s Tri-State Housing Summit in June. The group’s first meeting will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the NECAC Marion County Service Center, 3518…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Many birds are beginning to move from their spring and summer breeding grounds to their winter homes. This is a good time to watch birds make the seasonal transition. A bird walk will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will have Family Weekend on campus Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29, bringing together HLGU students, their families, alumni and the Hannibal community while showcasing the on-campus experience. The weekend will feature the Alumni and Friends Golf Classic, A PhD in the Hot Seat, Trilogy Disc Golf Challenge, Block Party on the Quad…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services will be the host of a Burgers & Brews fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Y-Mens Pavilion. Proceeds will go toward a capital campaign to raise money for a new facility for the organization. Great River Brewing Company will offer craft beers for sale.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A celebration to honor the musicians of the band Uptown Strings will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Mayor Barry Louderman will present a proclamation from the city of Hannibal thanking the band members for their musical contribution to the city. The band, formerly…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Appointments are available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, in the MJB conference room. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and available between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. on Oct.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 16th annual Senior Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. With the theme of Active and Engaged, the expo will offer about 600 participants an opportunity to learn about services and resources specific to senior adults. It provides…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Happy would be an understatement. Daniel Miller couldn’t wait to share the good news at Tuesday’s Hannibal School Board meeting that Hannibal High School students’ math test scores are significantly higher than both state and local averages. “I’m so proud of our students,” said Miller, an Algebra teacher at the high school.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Missouri Job Center, 203 N. Sixth, will hold an open house for the business and job seeker communities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. This event will showcase the services available to businesses and job seekers in the community. The event is free and open to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — An evening of live jazz music, social dancing and community connection is set for Friday at the YMCA of Hannibal. The Hannibal Area Swing Association is the host of the event, designed for music lovers, dance enthusiasts and anyone interested in enjoying the rhythms of jazz. The night will kick off with…
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