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Ten vie for Cooper County Fair Prince and Princess

The Cooper County Fair will crown the 2025 Fair Prince and Princess on Tuesday, July 22. This year there are ten boys and girls who are competing for the title of Cooper County Fair Prince and Princess 2025. Running this year are Chase Brandes, Rownan Connell, Hunter Cordray, Oliver Friedrich, Bexleigh James, Lena Leonard, Kaitlynn Malan, Esmay Price, Willow Robinson, and Stetson Twenter.

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BRLMOBILE2GO summer outreach schedule

Boonslick Regional Library’s Outreach Services, BRLMobile2GO, provides outreach to Pettis, Benton and Cooper counties to residents who are not able to visit a library location, including senior centers, day cares, schools, community centers and remote areas. BRL2GO provides free Wi-Fi access to rural communities, brings books to community centers, schools and rural areas, delivers books on a schedule each month, brings specifically requested titles or a new collection at each visit, and provides all Outreach Services free of charge. We look forward to serving you!

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Tickets available for library fundraiser on July 19

Following a tremendous response to the public Open House held during Heritage Days that drew 764 visitors, the Friends of the Library are busy preparing for the fundraiser for furnishings – A Mid-Summer’s Eve Stroll – for those interested in a leisurely stroll about the three floors of the Library’s soon-to-be-new home in a festive atmosphere. During the fundraising event on Saturday, July 19, from 5 pm to 7 pm, guests will have the opportunity to stroll about the Library, taking in the new interior design and layout, while enjoying refreshments and listening to live music.

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Friends of Historic Boonville presents A Red, White, and Blue Concert

Directed by Steve Litwiller, The Thespian Hall Conservatory Band played to a near full house at its Red, White and Blue Concert Thursday evening, July 3. Opening with the National Anthem, they honored America’s Birthday with an hour’s worth of patriotic music which included Bugler’s Holiday, the William Tell Overture, and the Stars and Stripes Forever. Van Nixon served as Master of Ceremonies as he announced the music and gave the history behind it. During the Armed Forces Salute, the house lights were brought up and allowed veterans and members of the armed forces to stand and be recognized for their service.

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