Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Today, Jefferson City hosted its annual Salute to America Festival where a parade, concert, and classic car show took place downtown and veterans Wilburne C.
Rowden and Ralph Calaburlo were honored—residents celebrated patriotism with live music, good food, and fireworks—bringing the community together.
Brenda Haslag, a Jefferson City retiree, volunteers at the Samaritan Center—sorting clothes and organizing donated items for clients from 12:30-5:30 p.m. every day marks her long-standing passion for community service.
Kevin Gordon is a lifelong Cole County resident who moved to Taos in 1987 (population 1,150) and calls Countryside Park his favorite spot.
He often admires his Hot Wheels collection while sitting on a park bench.
The remains of Wilbert Gus Linsenbardt (killed in 1942 in Papua New Guinea) will be returned home as part of ongoing efforts to honor his World War II service.
Officials say the repatriation marks a key step in acknowledging the sacrifices made by local soldiers.
🚧 Accidents
A 2023 Hyundai Elantra went airborne twice on Saturday, July 5 on Lake Road near Pleasant View Drive in Cole County—first over a hill before hitting a fence and then striking a tree—causing serious injuries to three occupants who were taken to University Hospital.
🎭 Culture
Cliff Olsen leads Cole County’s ambitious 250th celebrations and shows his passion for early American history through topics from the Stamp Act to Lewis and Clark.
He wrote a book about Thomas Jefferson (and is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution) to share his deep interest with locals.
Grammy award winner Crystal Gayle, known for her hit ‘Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue’, will perform rain or shine in Jefferson City on Friday, July 18 at the Capital Region MU Health Care amphitheater.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.—organized by Jefferson City Parks and Recreation.
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