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Jefferson City
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Jefferson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is working to get enough food for neighbors as Thanksgiving nears—Director Bailey Ward is repacking donated bulk stuffing and managing transportation costs with a tight budget. The food bank serves over 100,000 neighbors each month and relies on donations and smart buying to meet holiday needs. KRCG-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The State Historical Society of Missouri will partner with 19 organizations — including the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Google Arts & Culture — to celebrate Route 66’s 100th anniversary with 130 stories, exhibits, maps and historic images that will be updated online through 2026. KRCG-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln University marked 100 years of Homecoming with a busy week of events—Vice President for University Advancement Grant Winrow now works on follow-up tasks from last week. Jefferson City News Tribune
- ➤ Lincoln University has expanded its programs at the Fort Leonard Wood and St. Robert campuses to boost local residents’ skills for careers in public safety, healthcare, and technology—new certificates in cybersecurity, mental health for first responders, and geospatial information science join in-person EMT and law enforcement training in St. Robert. Lincoln University of Missouri
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Missouri Association of Counties refined its plans for the historic property at 429 E. Capitol Avenue, once known as the Buescher Memorial Home, and will restore the northern part into a modern training annex—parking and landscaping will be adjusted at Jackson Street and Parsons Way to support the project. KRCG-TV
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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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Kinship Parent Support Group
11 AM – 1 PM — The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association — Free — Connect and learn with foster, adoptive, and kinship families in a supportive environment.
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Family Story Time
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy colorful stories, music, crafts, and activities for all ages.
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Genealogy Help Sessions
1-4 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage in personalized genealogy assistance and learn from expert Laura Loyborg every Thursday.
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Managing Your Phone Storage
1-2:15 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Registration required — Learn efficient ways to transfer files from your phone to other devices and optimize your storage.
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Pat Struempf: A Convocation of Eagles Art Exhibit Reception
2-4 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Engage with a local photographer discussing his eagle observations and enjoy refreshments.
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