Missouri
NEW LONDON, Mo. — The Ralls County Board of Equalization will convene at 9 a.m. Monday, July 17, in the county commissioner’s chambers on the main floor of the historic Ralls County Courthouse. Any person who disagrees with the values of real estate and/or personal property established by the assessor may appeal to the county’s…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cuddle Cat Rescue invites community members to a grand re-opening event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. The event will feature a $25 black cat special and yard sale in the back warehouse. Kittens adopted from Cuddle Cat Rescue are fully vetted, spayed and neutered and available for adoption for $50. Refreshments…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Public School District publicly opened the doors on Wednesday for the first time of what will become the Hannibal Innovation Campus. After more than a year of planning and negotiations, the school district announced the acquisition of 4417 McMasters Avenue, the building that was once Jack’s, then ShopKo and then…
Read Full Article (CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently recognized 160 students for academic merit during the spring 2023 semester with the distinction of Provost’s List, the second-highest honor of excellence within the college. Requirements of the Provost’s List are as follows: The following students at Culver-Stockton College were recognized:
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The race for a new Hannibal mayor will begin next month. On Tuesday night, Hannibal City Council approved a special election to take place on Nov. 7. Candidates can file petitions on July 11 through Aug. 1. The person elected will finish the former Mayor James Hark’s term which runs through April…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Local foster children and families will receive a boost in services thanks to a $10,000 grant presented Tuesday afternoon to Coyote Hill, a foster care licensing and support organization, from the Hannibal Rotary Club. Members of Hannibal Rotary chose Coyote Hill out of a number of applicants for the grant. Hannibal Rotary…
Read Full Article Lifelong Missourian Lacey Miller recently announced her intentions to run for Marion County Western District Commissioner. The position covers Marion County’s western district and Hannibal’s 1st ward. A Republican, Miller’s primary election will take place in August 2024. “For the past 20 years, I have dedicated my time to working for not just the farmers…
Read Full Article Ameren Missouri plans to open four solar farms by 2026 capable of powering a combined 95,000 homes, the company announced Tuesday. Ameren, an investor-owned electric utility serving St. Louis and eastern Missouri, said in a release it would build or purchase the four solar farms, which would have a combined capacity of 550 megawatts. Mark…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Go Skateboarding Day was created by the International Association of Skateboard Companies in 2004 to promote events in major cities around the world to help make skateboarding more accessible. To celebrate the day, The Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, with free entry to the…
Read Full Article BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — NECAC recently announced the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program is ending. The two-year emergency program provided help to income-qualifying people for water and sewer bills. NECAC will be taking applications for a water bill assistance program through June 30. Applications may be dropped off at NECAC County Service Centers. They may…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation recently selected Christopher Peterson as the area engineer assigned to Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Schuyler and Scotland counties within the Northeast District. In this role, Peterson will serve as MoDOT’s primary point of contact in the north area of the district and coordinate with local agency partners,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — June 19, also known as Juneteenth, is a national holiday commemorating the liberation of African-Americans in Texas who were still illegally enslaved in 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Today, Black people all across America celebrate Juneteenth, including the community of Hannibal. While Juneteenth has only…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal youths presented a professionally trained puppet program with proceeds from a Riedel Foundation matching grant to the Juneteenth Coalition. The Hannibal Juneteenth Coalition is raising donations to match the $1,750 Riedel grant. That money is going toward professional training to put on puppet performances with a message of inclusivity. In a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Eighteen 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 HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Evening Kiwanis will sponsor a kids tricycle/Big Wheel Race on Sunday, July 2, for children ages 3-6 at the F&M gated blacktop parking lot at the southeast corner of Sixth and Broadway. Registration for this free event will begin at 1 p.m., with the race scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the promotion to three members of the faculty — Jay Hoffman, professor; David Lane, senior lecturer; and Angel Knoverek, associate professor, who was also granted tenure. These three were recognized for their overall excellence and commitment to developing students of promise at C-SC. In a press release, President…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Big River Swing Machine will perform from 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at the American Legion Hall, 3819 Highway MM. The Big River Swing Machine combines professional and amateur musicians from Quincy, Ill., and the region who get together to perform monthly concerts in Quincy. The band’s wide repertoire includes…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College, a private Christian liberal arts college offering 80 major and minor tracks, recently announced Kimberly Gaither will be the interim vice president of academic affairs. Gaither will replace Lauren Schellenberger, who accepted the position of president at C-SC. Both begin their new roles on July 1, 2023. Previously serving as…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University computer science department will be the host of a series of upcoming events for students using the popular LEGO building blocks. The LEGO Learning Play Date titled “LEGO Nation” will give students the opportunity to learn about and build famous places from across the United States. There will be…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the retirement of three professors effective at the end of the 2022-23 academic year — Patrick Hotle, Debra Scoggin-Myers and Kay Dyer. Hotle began his career with C-SC in 1993, following nearly 13 years of teaching history and then humanities in several countries throughout the world. His global…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County 911, the City of Palmyra and public safety officials recognized long-time Palmyra resident Albert D. Durand with a lifetime achievement ceremony on Wednesday. Marion County 911 partnered with Maple Lawn Nursing Home, where Durand now is a full-time resident, to be the host of a ceremony at the home to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans began June 1 from its Family Services facilities in both Quincy and Hannibal. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion,…
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