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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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article TAYLOR, Mo. — It started as an ordinary Father’s Day with plans for a family get-together celebrating the beloved head of the family. Little did Lacey Miller know that it would be the last Father’s Day that her father would spend on earth. Miller’s father, Marion County farmer Ralph Griesbaum, died in a tractor rollover…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — U.S. News and World Report released its list of “2023 Best Colleges and Universities,” and Culver-Stockton College earned three rankings among Midwest colleges. C-SC ranked No. 9 for social mobility in Midwest colleges, an increase of eight spots over last year’s ranking and 28 spots from the 2021 ranking. “We are humbled…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article SEDALIA, Mo. — “Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H club members, 40 volunteers joined the 2022 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 20 at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognized people who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group will be the host of flu shot clinics at several locations in September and October. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling the phone number listed with each location below. Everyone attending the flu shot clinics are asked to wear a mask. The clinics are available for ages…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bear Creek Sports Park in Hannibal will soon be under new management. On Tuesday night, the Hannibal City Council approved a resolution which will allow the privately owned facility to become a part of the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. As part of the agreement the City will acquire the property, all…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal are encouraged to submit original works of art to the Hannibal Art Club’s 58th annual area artist exhibit and competition, ORiGINALE. The exhibit and competition will be on display Sept. 23 to Oct. 29. More than $3,000 in prize money will be awarded.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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,”…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — More than 350 Culver-Stockton College students, along with Wildcat Welcome Leaders, will deploy into the Canton community on Saturday for the 13th Everyone Doing More annual service event. The event will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium, where all incoming first-year students will learn the mission of service at…
Read Full Article KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Missouri Northeast Development Partnership, a coalition of communities and organizations cooperatively marketing the region to attract new investment and help existing businesses expand, is launching a new website: www.missourinortheast.com/ Rebecca Miller, manager of marketing and communications at Macon Electric Cooperative said in a press release, “Some things you will find on our…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation, which manages the Hannibal Aquatic Center at 1700 Pleasant Drive, has set the last day for the center to be open this season as Sunday, Aug. 21. The center remains open from noon-6 p.m. through that date, with 10 lifeguards on duty at all times and four front…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Ethan’s Rodeo will be held Aug. 19-20 at Flower City Park in Palmyra. Ethan’s Rodeo is named in memory of Ethan Weiman, a young cowboy who fought neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer responsible for 15% of all childhood cancer deaths, from 2007-09. Ethan’s family and friends continue the fight by presenting Ethan’s Rodeo…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Monday sentenced a man from Hannibalwho was caught with stolen firearms to five years and three months in prison. The Hannibal Police Department and the Ralls County Sheriff’s Office were investigating the theft of firearms when they located Ronald Allen on Dec. 24, 2020 in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, are operating a lemonade stand to benefit The Salvation Army. The sisters are inviting children in the community and surrounding area to join them in helping their neighbors in need by operating a lemonade stand of their own. “Every year that…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Stand-up comedian Jeremy Nunes has been performing his brand of comedy – Front Porch Comedy – all over the United States for 20 years. He can be heard on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels. Nunes will be performing three shows live at the Bluff City Theater in Hannibal on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday,…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tuesday’s meeting was short, but the Hannibal City Council set itself up for a longer meeting in two weeks. Council members hold three public hearings before the August 16 meeting with the first set for 6:15 pm. That meeting was requested by Corey Mehaffy, the Executive Director of Northeast Missouri Economic Development…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS — Ameren Missouri has agreed to buy the 200 megawatt Huck Finn solar project in Central Missouri under a build-transfer agreement with EDF Renewables. Planned to be built on the border of Missouri’s Audrain and Ralls counties, Huck Finn will have the capacity to power nearly 40,000 homes in the region. The financial details of the deal have not been…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named Timothy Williams as the assistant dean of student life. Williams began his responsibilities on July 1, 2022, as a central member of the student life team with primary strategic direction for the areas of residence life and student conduct. Williams has experience managing policy, student affairs programming and…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article MACON, Mo. — Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has promoted Trooper Chad W. Walton will be promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 7, Knox and Lewis counties. Walton was appointed to the patrol on Oct. 16, 2001. After graduation from the…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — The federal government has recognized a program developed by the North East Community Action Corporation. Wade Johnson, apprenticeship and training representative for the U.S. Department of Labor, presented certificates to Clintan Caldwell and Thomas Branham, the first two graduates of a job training apprenticeship NECAC set up for its newly-hired weatherization…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School Board has approved a plan designed to aid in retention and recruitment in the school district. Superintendent Susan Johnson began developing the staff daycare plan several months ago and now plans to open three classrooms at Stowell School in time for the beginning of the upcoming school year. Under…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Belle Cowden recently was appointed as dean of graduate and professional studies at Culver-Stockton College. Cowden began her role on June 27. She previously served as the executive director for online learning at the University of Southern Indiana. Cowden has extensive experience in distance education, online learning, instructional design and promoting new…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Richard Ha, cardiologist at Hannibal Clinic, retired July 15 after 43 years of providing patient care. In a press release, Ha said, “I thoroughly enjoyed practicing in this area. Not only have people been my patients, they are my neighbors and friends.” After living on the east coast for five years…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Adam Duesterhaus has been appointed to the position of vice president for advancement at Culver-Stockton College, effective July 18. Duesterhaus, a 2006 graduate of Culver-Stockton, comes to “the Hill” from United Way of Adams County, where he was the director of development and communications. With a background rich in fundraising, plus his…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article MACON, Mo. — Capt. Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B in Macon, recently announced Cpl. Kyle V. McGivney is being promoted to the rank of sergeant on July 1. He will be the designated zone commander of Zone 8, Marion and Ralls counties. McGivney was appointed to the patrol…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article LOUISIANA, Mo. — As part of its weekend of “Mo Mo the Missouri Monster” observance, the Louisiana Area Historical Museum, 304 Georgia, will offer extended hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Museum co-president Brent Engel will give short programs about Mo Mo at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Ameren Missouri and Cool Down St. Louis recently donated 95 air conditioning units to NECAC. They are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying elderly and disabled Ameren customers in NECAC’s service area. More information is available by calling NECAC at 573-324-6633.
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named 100 students to the honor roll, recognizing their academic achievement at the college during the spring 2022 semester. Requirements of the Honor Roll are: A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours. A student earned a grade point average between 3.2 and 3.49 Courses…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. —Water bowls and litter boxes were not on the agenda of the Hannibal School Board’s June meeting. Student conduct and a preliminary budget were. Earlier in the week, there were social media posts claiming water bowls and cat litter were being placed in school restrooms and would be on the agenda. Board member…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recognized 128 students for academic merit during the 2022 spring semester with the distinction of President’s List, the highest honor of excellence within the college. Requirements of the President’s List are: A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours and earned a GPA of 4.0 or…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named 149 students to the Provost’s List, the second-highest level of academic distinction at the college, for the spring 2022 semester. Requirements of the Provost’s List are: A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours. A student earned a grade point average between 3.5 and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation is reminding residents that the summer portion of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program began June 1. More than $1.4 million in funding is still available. Applicants must meet income guidelines, be the person responsible for the bill and have $3,000 or less in financial resources. Applications may…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal has a new police chief. During Tuesday’s meeting, city council members approved the nomination of Lt. Jacob Nacke to succeed the retiring Lyndell Davis as Chief of Police. In presenting her nomination of Nacke, City Manager Lisa Peck said two internal candidates were interviewed for the job. Peck did not name…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army again will be collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need. Distribution of fans from the Salvation Army’s 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 and Brown counties in Illinois, and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe counties…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Linda Blakey is happy to talk about chili all day, but don’t call it a soup or a stew. “It’s a sauce. It’s chili sauce,” Blakely said in a press release. Blakey and her husband, Bill, are overseeing the 28th annual Show Me Missouri State Chili Cook-Off, for which Raintree Arts Council is…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Summer hours for the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will begin Monday, June 6. The center will be open for use from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. A senior dance will also be held on Tuesdays from noon-3 p.m. There is no admission fee. The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center has a walking…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will add a new major to its list of undergraduate offerings this fall, which will prepare students for a career in technology. The Higher Learning Commission recently approved C-SC’s request for the bachelor of science degree in computer and data science, and the program is accepting applications now. “We are…
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