Community

It’s full steam ahead ~ tickets on sale!

With the Boonville City Council’s approval of the street closings and lifting the open container ordinance for the event area, the 4th Annual Sippin’ Strollin’ Rockin’ & Rollin’ community celebration is moving forward with vigor. “We are fortunate to have the support and assistance from the City Council and the City’s departments,” noted Co-Chair Ken Hirlinger. “We couldn’t hold this community celebration with them,” he added.

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Boonville Activities Director Chris Shikles to retire after 27 years in education

Boonville, MO – The Boonville R-I School District proudly announces that Boonville High School Activities Director Chris Shikles will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. After years of dedicated service, Mr. Shikles is looking forward to this next chapter while also assisting in the hiring process and supporting a smooth transition for the next Activities Director. The district is grateful for his leadership and excited to work together to ensure Pirate Athletics remains strong well into the future.

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CCHS hosts presentation by Dr Candace Sall at River, Rails, and Trails Museum

The Cooper County Historical Society hosted Dr. Candace Sall, Director of the University of Missouri Department of Anthropology, at the River, Rails and Trails Museum in Boonville on Sunday, September 14. Dr. Sall brought artifacts found in Missouri and discussed the world’s oldest sandals which were found here in Missouri.

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BRLMOBILE2GO fall 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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Is your calendar marked for Saturday, October 18?

It’s right around the corner, so be sure your calendar is marked on Saturday, October 18, for the 4th Annual Sippin’ Strollin’ Rockin’ & Rollin’ celebration in Historic Downtown Boonville! Invite your family and friends and come join the fun! Downtown Boonville will be THE place to be for the event that will again be co-sponsored by the Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Library for the Boonslick Regional Library—Cooper County Branch. It will feature tastings and sales of a variety of wines, craft beers, and distillery spirits that will be presented by their signature establishments. In addition to the wide variety of distinctive beverages, delicious fare will be provided by local restaurants and well know food trucks from central Missouri that will be located throughout the event area.

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