Good morning, Jefferson City.

Ahead of Veterans Day, local residents honored veterans by lining the Bicentennial Bridge with over 4,000 homemade red poppies—an annual tribute organized by local groups that leads garlands down to Deborah Cooper Park at Adrian’s Island.

The display is available for viewing from Nov. 7 through Thanksgiving.

Lincoln University and Aetna CVS Health have partnered to bring fresh produce to food-insecure communities across Missouri—using funds to help local farmers and community groups distribute high-quality crops this year—and they plan to expand the program into 2026 if it meets its goals.

Plate & Pour was named Small Business of the Year by the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening at the Capital Bluffs Event Center.

The bakery and coffee shop opened in 2021 and was acquired by Tricia and Darek Baker in December 2022.

Dutch Bros Coffee opened its new Missouri Boulevard location on November 5 with over 10 broistas dressed in a cowboys and camouflage theme.

The event featured a drive-thru where a golden doodle named Archie waited for a pup cup (showing the store’s pet-friendly side).

Lincoln University hosted a free full-day Small Ruminant Practical Course this fall at its George Washington Carver Farm where 75 local farmers learned techniques such as rotational grazing, nutrition, parasite prevention and market strategies for sheep and goats—practical methods meant to boost herd health and profitability. Panels of experts offered field demonstrations and real-world advice, helping participants address grazing challenges and refine feeding practices.

Gov. Mike Kehoe rang the first bell on Friday to start the Salvation Army red kettle campaign at the Capitol rotunda — volunteers will collect donations through Christmas Eve to support food programs as families face the impact of the federal government shutdown.

The Missouri men’s basketball team, fresh off an 88 to 67 win over Howard on November3, will host Southeast Missouri at Mizzou Arena Friday night—students will receive a beanie giveaway and free pizza during the game.

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.

Eagle Photography Discussion

9 AM – 8 PM — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Discover the majestic eagles of Cole County through the lens of a passionate local photographer.