St. Joseph’s 2024 tourism report reveals significant growth, with Buchanan County generating approximately $237 million in tourism revenue, an increase from the previous two years. Hotel stays contributed a substantial $23 million to this revenue, with a 64% occupancy rate. The Visitors Bureau attributes this success to marketing efforts and the quality of local attractions,…
The Maryville Garden Club celebrated its 90th anniversary, receiving a certificate of merit from the state organization. Members like Dorie Schreck maintain the Mabel Perkins Memorial Garden, while others such as Cleon Curtis and volunteers work on community plantings. The club’s long-standing dedication enhances the local landscape.
Forty-five Missouri FCCLA members, including Maryville juniors Mya Aley and Taylor McDanel, engaged in the annual Legislative Shadowing Project in the state’s capitol. The two-day event featured a civics review before the students shadowed their representatives, with Aley and McDanel spending time with State Representative Jeff Farnan. Their experience included observing a House session, meeting…
During their April 22nd special meeting, the Skidmore Board of Aldermen swore in re-elected member Dennis Gladman and newly elected members Thomas Wilmes and James Duncan. Following the election, Gladman was re-elected as mayor pro tem. The board then discussed and ultimately approved reapplying for a Community Development Block Grant to fund demolitions, noting the…
With the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7th fast approaching, Missouri residents are urged to check if their driver’s license or ID is compliant, indicated by a star in the upper right corner. Passed after the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations, a REAL ID will soon be required for federal purposes like boarding domestic flights,…
Maryville, Missouri, celebrated the grand opening of the new Mozingo Visitors Center last week, a 3,200-square-foot facility located at the park’s entrance. This new building offers a convenience store, staff offices, conference rooms, and crucially, a storm shelter accessible to park visitors even when staff are not present. The project was a collaboration with the…
The University of Missouri Extension is launching a five-week Master Pollinator Steward program today, May 5th, to educate participants on protecting and supporting vital pollinator populations facing decline due to habitat loss. This program will combine statewide virtual presentations with local in-person field sessions across seven Missouri locations. Participants will learn about various pollinators like…
The Pub and Black Pony Brewing Company in Maryville are collaborating to host a series of rock tribute concerts, food trucks, and street dances downtown this spring and summer. The “Rock the Ville” series aims to energize Fourth Street and foster community spirit with live music events. Upcoming highlights include a motorcycle rally with live…
A recent Skidmore City Council meeting saw significant resident dissatisfaction regarding a new rule limiting cemetery decoration displays to seven days. Many felt they were not adequately informed of this change, which led to the removal of decorations before spring mowing. While some council members cited issues with upkeep and lack of perpetual care funding,…
Congressman Sam Graves is accepting applications from north Missouri students interested in attending U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy or U.S. Naval Academy. Individuals interested in applying for a recommendation should contact Graves’ Kansas City office. The application deadline is 5 p.m on October 10.