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Hermann's New Home for Felines: Crown Cat Cafe Opens Doors to Cat Lovers
The Hermann community welcomed a unique new business this past weekend with the soft opening of the Hermann Crown Cat Cafe. The cafe, which serves as a playful temporary home for adoptable cats, saw a steady stream of visitors eager to meet the feline residents and support the new venture.
Hermann Clears the Decks: Housing Bonds Approved, DNR OKs Ballpark Lights, and Drainage Bids Start
At the Oct. 13, 2025 Board of Aldermen Meeting (BOA), the City of Hermann gave the green light to a deal that will turn property that was once a trailer home park into a multi-family apartment complex.
Lederhosen, Legends, and Loehnigs: German Culture Shines for Hermann Oktoberfest's Second Weekend.
Hermann’s Heartbeat: A Recap of Oktoberfest’s Second Weekend
Casting a Spell for Fun: Witches & Wine Beckons Ladies to Downtown Hermann on October 16th.
Get Ready to Brew Some Fun: Hermann's "Witches & Wine" Set for October 16th
Sassmann Capitol Report
Federal Government Shuts Down as Funding Deadline Passes
Tax Issue Taxes Local Business Owners' Patience
Some local businesses in Hermann, were caught off guard by an increase in the city's combined sales tax rate, effective October 1st, with some owners discovering the change well after the implementation date. The confusion centers around the failure of the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) to issue the expected official written notifications to area businesses, leading to concerns over incorrect tax collection and potential penalties.
From Bluff to Bin: Rhineland's Harvest Surge Fills 1.2 Million Bushels
The autumn air over Rhineland, Missouri, is thick with the dust of many acres of fields being harvested in the area. Since the first week of September, a steady stream of trucks, heavy with the year’s labor, has rumbled towards the towering silos of the Rhineland-Coop Association #130.
Credit Card Tax and Capitol Cuts: Hermann Grapples with State Finance and Local Development During HRED Meeting
The Hermann Regional Economic Development (HRED) meeting covered a range of topics, from local real estate and state funding challenges to regional mega-site developments and community initiatives. Real Estate and Development: Discussion centered on a 12-acre parcel near the hospital, just outside city limits and behind the nursing home.
From the Rhine to the Missouri River: Hermann's First Oktoberfest Weekend is a Wunder
This past weekend, Hermann, Missouri, officially launched its annual Oktoberfest celebration, kicking off the first of four weekends of German heritage, music, and food. From Friday, October 3rd, through Sunday, October 5th, the historic downtown was alive with visitors arriving from all over to enjoy the beautiful weekend weather Keg Tapped to Start a Rousing Weekend The festivities formally commenced on Friday evening with the traditional Tapping of the Keg at the Tin Mill Brewery on Friday with Mayor Bruce Cox getting the weekend festivities underway.
Gasconade County Courthouse Undergoes Significant Landscaping Upgrade
The Gasconade County Courthouse is sporting a refreshed look thanks to recent landscaping efforts that aim to enhance its visual appeal and address practical needs.