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Jefferson City
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members volunteered on Friday for United Way Day of Caring, helping with yard work, cleaning and serving lunch to older adults — groups including business teams and retirees chose tasks that suited their skills. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri unveiled a new semi-trailer today to mark 30 years of its Score Against Hunger partnership with Mizzou Athletics. The 18-wheeler will serve as a mobile billboard and deliver food to people in 32 counties during the game. KRCG-TV
- ➤ Community Christian Church will host a two-day diaper drive on September 26th and 27th to support families in need. Diapers will be accepted from 6:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.—the church collected 12,000 diapers last year for the Capital City Diaper Bank. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ KWOS and Central Bank have scheduled tailgate events at local high school football games this fall at 5:00 p.m. on September 5, September 19, October 3, October 10, October 17 and October 24 — paid attendees will receive free T-shirts, quarter-pound hot dogs, Hy-Vee chips and Coke while giveaways last until 6:30 p.m. at each game. KWOS
- ➤ ACCT of Jefferson City launched a new Permanency Program this week to speed up the legal paperwork for children in Missouri's foster care so families meet with attorneys in days rather than weeks—helping children find a permanent home faster. The program will serve counties across Mid-Missouri. Jefferson City News Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City Fire Department responded to an attic fire at a home on the 2200 block of Rivercrest Drive around 9:10 p.m. Thursday that left two adults without a place to sleep and caused moderate to heavy damage—officials said the fire was accidental—and noted that heavy storms, possibly including lightning, may have contributed to the blaze—while no injuries were reported. ABC 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Railroads helped keep Jefferson City alive for many decades—moving people and goods long before highways and airports existed. The rail system played a key role in the city's commerce, industry, and jobs. Jefferson City News Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cole County reported a 1.7 percent rise in employment between March 2024 and March 2025—an increase that surpassed the job gains in Missouri’s seven largest counties. Jefferson City News Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four local students were named National Merit semifinalists — they will compete for scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Jefferson City News Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City is preparing to celebrate its 200th birthday with events scheduled for October—officials are finalizing the plans—and residents will mark the milestone with a series of community festivities. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Missouri leaders say Fort Leonard Wood has room for ICE training as the agency runs short of space for new agents—Governor Mike Kehoe and two senators note the site offers enough room for classrooms and training areas. KWOS
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Larry Carver Art Exhibit Reception
2-4 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Explore the vibrant 'Passions of Painting' exhibit featuring the work of local artist Larry Carver with light refreshments.
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Chess Club Meeting
6-7:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Come to play, teach, or learn more about chess with all ages and levels welcome.
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Bird-Wise Backyards Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover how to attract and support birds in your garden for a thriving backyard ecosystem.
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Wednesday Evening Yoga
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Rejuvenate your mind and body in a welcoming class for all abilities.
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Hope Gala 2025
5:30-10 p.m. — Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center — Support to inspire hope and progress for local kids.
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Big Daddy Weave Concert in Jefferson City
4:30-9 p.m. — Cole County Fair — Free entry — Experience a night of worship and music with Big Daddy Weave at the Redemption 'A New Beginning' concert.
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Tebbetts Picnic and Muttonfest
10 AM – 2 PM — Tebbetts Community Hall — Activities include live entertainment, games, and shopping at this three-day festival.
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Building Community Bridges Food Pantry
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Building Community Bridges Non Profit — Free — Feeding those one box at a time with an easy sign-up process every Monday.
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Pumpkin Harvest Moon Painting Party
1-3 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — All supplies provided — Unleash your creativity while painting a seasonal masterpiece with guidance from a local artist.
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Social Bridge Club
1–3:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in enjoyable Bridge gameplay with players of all skill levels every Thursday.
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