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Vicki Ghea honored with Farewell & Happy Retirement Reception

April 3, 2025

Cake, punch, gifts and cards awaited Vicki Ghea as staff, patrons, and members of the Friends of the Library honored her with a Farewell & Happy Retirement Reception on Thursday, March 27, at the Boonville Public Library. More than two dozen friends and acquaintances arrived at 2pm to say good-by and wish Ghea well in her new life as a retired person. A long list of things patrons will miss includes the Monday morning Library Yarns group. Another staff member has volunteered to keep the group going. “I’ll be back to join the group when I can,” Ghea promised.

Boonville High School senior William Schenck honored as Missouri Scholars 100 Recipient

April 3, 2025

Boonville High School senior William M. Schenck has earned a top academic honor as a 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 recipient, recognizing him as one of the most accomplished high school seniors in the state.

March 31, 2025

March 31 – April 6, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area March 31 –… Login to continue reading Login…

March 30, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows and swap meets in Missouri effective March 24, 2025. The Department suspended waterfowl activity in January in counties impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to help prevent the spread of the virus. HPAI is known to be deadly for domesticated poultry.

March 30, 2025

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!

March 29, 2025

SEDALIA, Mo. – Even though calving is just getting started for many producers, breeding season for spring calving herds is in the not too distant future. Below are a few items to consider before breeding season arrives.