Don’t forget to put a few coins in your pocket or purse when you’re headed to Saturday’s “May on Main” event in Downtown Boonville. The Friends of the Library are launching a fundraising effort to help raise funds for furnishings for the Library’s new home on the historic Kemper Campus.
FAYETTE, MO –The Howard County Economic Development Council (HCEDC) announced today the conclusion of its long-standing partnership with the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC) and the establishment of a new relationship with the Boonslick Community Development Corporation (BCDC) to provide professional economic development services in Howard County.
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Last Saturday morning, May 3, civic, church and local friends and organizations gathered at the Veterans Memorial Park, next to the Boonville Bridge, to enjoy coffee, donuts and gather their orange trash bags to head to their “cleanup” location. Groups included the Boonville Women’s Club, the Hannah Cole Chapter of the DAR, and civic organizations such as Rotary, Kiwanis and Lion’s Club. Churches also participated--the EUCC, New Life Ministries and Community of Christ, to name just a few, who weeded, mulched and tidied around their properties. The Friends of the Library, State Fair Community College, Unlimited Opportunities, the Friends of Historic Boonville, The Boonville Chamber of Commerce, and Sisters Supportive Living (who had the best attendance!) also spent time beautifying our town. Local businesses and homeowners joined, as well. The Master Gardeners shared a wonderful display and donated packets of seeds. A lucky winner drew a prize given by the Gardeners. Guests who stopped by included State Representative Tim Taylor, Bert McClary (who for 15 years has helped keep Harley Park and Lookout Point looking top-notch), and Joan Read who formerly led the Boonville Pick-Up effort. A thank you goes to Pilot for donating water, and the Rails and Trails Museum for maps. Special thanks to the City of Boonville for providing picnic tables, orange trash bag pickup, and support. Suggestions and ideas also came from Shelly Mayer, “For Columbia,” celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Two raffle baskets were donated by the organizers-Karen Hsu and Lisa Street who are already planning next year’s event-hoping to include even more local groups. The date for next year’s “Hello Beautiful” is tentatively set for April 18, 2026.
Mane Event: Spring Training – Spend part of Mother’s Day weekend May 10 - May 11 learning how Clydesdales train to become part of a traveling hitch. This limited-time experience features a gelding training hitch demonstration and an up-close look at the trailers and trucks that transport the team nationwide plus meet-and-greets with mares, stallions and the new foals. Enjoy local food trucks and music! Tickets are $30, guests 2 and under are free.
The historic railroad town of Blackwater will roll out the red carpet for visitors and locals alike on Saturday, May 10, during its annual May Fest, a celebration of community, small-town charm, and historic preservation. The highlight of this year’s event is the grand unveiling and ribbon cutting of the Railroad Time Pavilion, a cast-iron gazebo and interpretive memorial honoring Missouri’s role in the creation of Standardized Time.
On Wednesday, April 30, 26 first responders from Cooper, Howard, and Pettis counties completed their Peer Support Team Members certification through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF). This certification equips them with specialized training in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), a vital resource for addressing the mental and emotional toll of high-risk, high-stress emergency work.
Medical leadership was at the forefront of the Council’s agenda Monday evening.
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!
As the school year draws closer and closer to a close, David Barton Elementary School chose their April students of the month.