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Hermann's Past Meets Its Future: A Five-Year Fix-It Plan
Over the past couple of years, you may have heard about the Port Authority in Montgomery County and wondered what that has to do with Hermann. You also may have heard of various studies being conducted by the city and also the Chamber of Commerce for creating a strategic plan for Hermann’s future.
Sirens, Shock, and Strategy: Hermann Runs Full-Scale School Disaster Drill: Volunteers play wounded as local responders and hospitals train for real-life threats
Hermann residents may have been startled by sirens on Saturday morning, Aug. 2, 2025, and the sight of Police and Fire Department vehicles racing to the Hermann Middle School, and later, helicopters in the sky.
A Harmonious End to Hermann Municipal Band's Season
The Hermann Municipal Band played their last concert of the season at the Amphitheater on Sunday night. Their playlist spanned quite a variety of musical genres.
Hermann Chamber Eyes $1 Million Goal for Ambitious Community Overhaul
The Hermann Chamber of Commerce is embarking on a bold $1 million capital campaign to fuel a comprehensive, five-year strategic plan aimed at revitalizing the community through workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and enhanced quality of life, Chamber Director Melissa Lensing announced at this week’s chamber meeting. The ambitious initiative, which has already quietly raised $35,000, represents a multi-year effort to address long-standing challenges and secure a prosperous future for the region.
Hermann Municipal Band Final Summer Concert
The Hermann Municipal Band will present the final concert for the Summer of 2025 this Sunday, August 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Eitmann-Messmer Amphitheater.
Tax Holiday, Pool Closing Announced
A sales tax holiday for school supplies, the closing of the Hermann swimming pool for the season, a proposed new stop sign on Schiller Street, and a new fee for using the Gutenberg dump station were topics of interest at the City of Hermann’s Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday, Jul. 28, 2025.
Hermann HS Band Camp Tunes Up During Summer
The High School Band began practices this week with full day band camps. New band director Colton Bunkley was very happy to get the band practicing for this year's upcoming performances at competitions and sports games.
Hermann Talent On Display At Two County Fairs
As the heat of summer continues as usual in late July, Hermann is once again demonstrating vibrant community spirit and deep agricultural roots, making their mark at both the Montgomery County Fair and the eagerly anticipated 78th Annual Gasconade County Fair. From impressive livestock showings to popular musical performances, Hermann's presence is felt at the fairgrounds.
Aged to Perfection: Adam Puchta Winery's Dry Vignoles Wins Governor's Cup in 170th Anniversary Comeback
The Missouri wine industry is tipsy with excitement as Adam Puchta Winery, a cornerstone of Hermann's rich winemaking heritage, claimed the coveted 2025 Governor's Cup. Their 2024 Dry Vignoles was crowned the "best wine in Missouri," marking a triumphant return to the top for the venerable winery after a 25-year hiatus.
Hermann Film Festival Showcases Missouri Talent
The Hermann Film Festival, now in its second year, recently celebrated Missouri filmmakers by providing a public venue for their work. The festival was founded with the goal of bringing more film work to Hermann and giving Missouri-based creators a platform to display their projects.