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Jefferson City
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mid-Missouri animal shelters will celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day this Thursday (May 7) by showcasing adoptable pets. Local residents are invited to visit shelters and explore new companionship opportunities. KRCG-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ James Foundation-owned Maramec Spring Park in St. James features historic iron works, the fifth largest spring and a trout hatchery run by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The park spanning over 1500 acres draws visitors year-round to explore its natural beauty and local history. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LU faculty and students showcased their research at the ARD Symposium in March, presenting projects funded by the Evans-Allen Research Capacity Grant program. The event allowed participants to build research networks and win awards, and the university plans to boost student involvement and seek new funding opportunities. Lincoln University of Missouri
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Pizza & Pages Book Club
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discuss 'The Otherwhere Post' with pizza and soda for high schoolers.
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Cocktail Lab - May Edition
6:30-10 p.m. — Roaming Spirits — Tickets required — Immerse in an interactive mixology experience with craft cocktails and fun science experiments.
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MO River Spin Jam
5-10 p.m. — Noren Access with Wilsons Serenity Point — Free entry — Connect and flow while enjoying an evening of fire flow arts by the river.
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