Arrow Rock, Mo./May 16, 2022 — A fascinating and unique presentation by the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO) will continue the popular First Saturdays program in Arrow Rock, on Saturday, June 4.
New Franklin High School held their commencement exercises on Sunday May 15. Families filled the gymnasium to watch their students receive their diplomas.
Musicians and callers explain the Contra Dance to participants following the Friday performance of the Big Muddy Folk Festival. (Photo provided by Ken Askren) Charm City Junction entertained at Thespian Hall on Saturday evening at the Big Muddy Folk Festival.
A Public Hearing before the Boonville City Council has been scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boonville City Council Chambers, 525 East Spring Street, Boonville, Missouri. This hearing is to consider an annexation request and zoning application for what is known as Jesse Viertel Memorial Airport 20044 Pierre Lane, Boonville, MO 65233. The petition for annexation, filed on May 4, 2022 and related documents for the annexation, zoning and concept plan for development will be considered and are available for public review at City Hall, 401 Main Street and at the city website at www.boonvillemo.org in advance of the meeting.
Shortly before he opened fire, the white gunman accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket allowed a small group of people to see his detailed plans for the attack, which he had been chronicling for months in a private, online diary.
The skies in the Depot District on First Street just got a little more crowded. Lizzie Bryan’s Pterobutterdactlyfly was installed on May 8.
Due to the withdrawal of the only candidate for the office of Cooper County Treasurer following the closing of the filing period, the Cooper County Clerk’s office re-opened filing for the position in Mid-April.
Through the Neighborhood Assist Program (NAP), Alliant Bank made a $5000 donation to the Impact Activity Center. The NAP offsets donations from businesses by giving them a creditor toward Missouri taxes.
With the return of the Big Muddy Folk Festival closer to its regularly scheduled date, the Big Muddy BBQ was able to return as well. Terry Smith and the Big Muddy BBQ crew and volunteers worked for days to get everything prepared for Boonville residents to enjoy.
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