Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
Good morning, Jefferson City.
🎭 Culture
Local artist and Helias alum Alex Eickhoff is painting a large mural on the Pizza Underground building on High Street to honor his Jefferson City roots as the city marks its 200th anniversary today.
He won the project bid in July and expects to finish the work in about a month—hiding local symbols in his design.
🎓 Education
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released data showing that more than 91% of public schools met or exceeded state standards for the 2024-25 school year—92% of students attend these schools.
Jefferson City School District earned a composite score of 83.2% as improvements were noted in both English Language Arts and math statewide.
🎉 Jefferson City Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eagle Watch Photography Presentation
1-5 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover fascinating insights and stunning photographs of eagles with local expert Pat Struempf.
Minecraft Monday
5-6:30 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Reservations required for laptops — Play Minecraft with friends in a community-friendly environment.
🏠 Jefferson City Real Estate
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