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Jefferson City
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous donor funded over $400,000 in renovations at Oak Hills Golf Center to update the facility for local golfers. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Lincoln University and Nike will host the Walk It Out 3K on Friday, October 31 at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City, where alumni, students, staff, and community members will join a morning run to promote movement and wellness. Check-in starts at 6:00 a.m. and the race begins at 7:00 a.m. + Nike will award footwear prizes to the top three finishers while supporting its Give Your Best platform. Lincoln University of Missouri
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson City's downtown will host a Sip & Shop event this Saturday that pairs local wineries, breweries, and distilleries with storefronts to offer drink samples as shoppers browse the area. Visitors will enjoy local beverages while supporting downtown businesses—an effort that could boost the local economy. Jefferson City News Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The seventh annual Sam B. Cook Memorial Organ Concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church on E. Capitol Ave and will honor Sam B. Cook with live musical performances. Local residents are invited to attend this annual tribute to a community legacy. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ The Missouri State Archives looked into the haunted history of Rivercene Mansion in Howard County during American Archives Month and ahead of Halloween—reporting on family tragedies and ghost stories since its 1869 construction. KRCG-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri DHSS said the WIC program will be available in November so families can keep getting food benefits. The agency said that cost-saving steps made in early October have helped extend the program and they will alert families if benefits pause. KRCG-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an advisory Tuesday warning consumers about health risks linked to 7-OH products, which are made by converting kratom's main opioid-inducing ingredient and are far more addictive than natural kratom. The advisory states 7-OH is untested on humans and sold in forms like gummies, candies and powders, urging Missourians to avoid these products until more safety data is available. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Local public safety experts warned that Halloween and LU Homecoming events bring fun but also increase the risk of accidents if children and drivers are not careful. They urge parents to closely supervise trick-or-treaters—following safety tips to help prevent injuries. Jefferson City News Tribune
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Halloween Dance Mix
7-10 p.m. — Capital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center — Costumes encouraged — Enjoy a spooktacular evening filled with Halloween tunes and festive dancing.
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Cheers to Adoption Fundraising Event
5-8 p.m. — Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant — $80.00 — Enjoy an evening of wine tasting while supporting adoption initiatives.
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Android Basics Class
10:00 – 11:15 AM — Missouri River Regional Library — Registration required — Learn to master your Android phone with hands-on support and tips.
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LEGO Block Party
9-10 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy free-building LEGO fun with standard bricks, mini-figures, and specialty pieces for kids ages 5-12.
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Shelf Indulgence Book Club
6-7:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions over a newly selected book each month.
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Social Bridge Club
1-3:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in friendly Bridge gameplay every Thursday, suitable for all skill levels.
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Rhyme Time for Babies
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — No reservations needed — Engage in music, movement, and socialization tailored for babies and their caregivers.
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Kids Trout Fishing Day
12–3 p.m. — McKay Park — Free entry — A fun-filled day for kids to learn fishing and catch rainbow trout with expert help.
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VMI Keydets at Missouri Tigers Basketball
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the VMI Keydets bring their electrifying basketball skills to the court against the Missouri Tigers.
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Novel Ideas Book Group
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discuss 'The Labors of Hercules Beal' while enjoying light refreshments in a friendly setting.
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