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Jefferson City
Monday, June 9th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local residents from across Missouri gathered donations at Quinn Chapel to aid tornado victims—many lost their homes when a May 2019 tornado struck Jefferson City. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Carol Davit's garden +displaying over 100 native species+ was toured on Sunday by Bittersweet Garden Club members including Michael and Darla Linhardt. It was one of five home plots featured in this year's Bittersweet Garden Tour. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ The Jefferson City Community Center and Park hosted its annual Park Day on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth—marking a key event in local history. Jefferson City News Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City approved business licenses in May to authorize local businesses following established procedures (the approvals continue the city's routine regulatory process). Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Spencer Allen, the Helias principal, published his second book, The Smartest-Working Person in the Room, which offers eight leadership principles (helping school leaders manage overwhelming tasks). Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Brenda Popp took a photo of Jefferson City High School alumni at the Golden Legacy Luncheon on Sunday organized by the JC Schools Foundation. Fifty years after graduating, Lorenzo McKnelly said he was still meeting his classmates for the first time — his class of 1975 had between 500 and 600 students. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Jill McNairy, Lincoln University’s student conduct coordinator, works to ensure every first encounter with a student is positive while handling behavior violations. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter was recognized for keeping Cole County off the tax cap when lawmakers met late on (Feb 12th) to set limits on property tax increases. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Bill Farr, a Cole County public safety veteran with over 30 years of service, received a statewide award on May 3 in Branson (the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri Phil Sayer Lifetime Achievement Award) that honored his 50-year career. His longtime work in fire service and emergency management has made a lasting impact on the community (a milestone in his dedication). Jefferson City News Tribune
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Focus on E-motion Showcase (A RACS fundraiser)
Join us for a FREE gallery show by photographer Nichole Manner capturing our powerful and graceful local dance community as a fundraiser for the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service (RACS). Come to Capitol Cinema June 19th between 5-8 p.m. for viewing and support by purchasing free signature drinks and tickets for raffle baskets.
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20th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Oak Hills Golf Center — $100 per player — Swing into the community spirit while supporting local parks and recreation initiatives.
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CETP 1 – Basic Principles & Practices
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Missouri Propane Gas Association — Cost unspecified — Introductory course for new industry workers covering propane properties, standards, and safety codes.
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