Community

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.

The Brady Showgrounds were covered with antique tractors, threshers, steam engines, small engines, and old cars as the Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Association held their 61st Back to the Farm Reunion.

Boonville, Mo. ― Dr. Wiley and Dr. Maryellen McVicker and family of Boonville were among the families honored during the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 11 at the Missouri State Fair.

On Saturday, September 6, the River of Life (ROL) Church sponsored an all-day Senior Day designed to encourage, uplift, and let Seniors know they were Still of Value. Over fifty seniors attended and enjoyed a day filled with a free breakfast and lunch, two gifted and uplifting speakers, brief information sessions, free services, and hourly giveaways.