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Mayor Fed Up with Board Disunity; Calls out Alderman Grannemann
Mayor Bruce Cox did something unusual at the City of Hermann’s Board of Aldermen (BOA) meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025. Normally a man of few words, Mayor Cox used several minutes of his report time to respond to a statement made in a May, 2025 BOA meeting by Ward 1 Alderman Delores Grannemann, in which she accused the city of gross mismanagement of the town’s electrical system and recommended that it be sold.
Teamwork and Timeliness Propel Hermann Hospital to Audit Success
The Hermann Area District Hospital (HADH) received very positive results from its new auditing partners at the monthly Board meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025. The audit team from Forvis Mazars, Kansas City, MO, made only three adjustments to the 2024 Medicare Cost Report that is submitted annually to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Missouri S&T Wins International Mars Rover Competition
Missouri S&T Mars Rover Design Team has placed 1st overall at the 2025 University Rover Challenge (URC). The university rover, Talos marks a new pinnacle in the Mars Rover Design Team’s legacy.
Governor Kehoe Acitvates Missouri National Guard While Peaceful Protests Occur Throughout Missouri
By Tony Carosella, Photos by John Grady Before leaving the country for a planned trip to France, Governor Mike Kehoe issued a press release stating… Login to continue reading Login…
City Postpones Voting on Proposed Ordinances that Divide Board of Aldermen
At the Board of Aldermen (BOA) meeting on Monday, Jun. 9, 2025, the City of Hermann postponed voting on several proposed ordinances that would result in increases to electricity and sewer fees for city customers.
Secret Gardens of Hermann: A City & Country Tour
The locations of the 8 City Tour Addresses and the 3 Country Gardens was kept secret until this past weekend. Dozens of garden tourists were pleased with the inspiration they found on the town and country gardens.
Lionheart Whiskey Co. Brings International Awards Home to Missouri
The family-owned distillery in the heart of Missouri has just earned global recognition. Lionheart Whiskey Co., located in our historic downtown, has won three awards from the internationally respected New York International Spirits Competition, placing it among the top emerging craft distilleries in the world.
Hermann in Hues: Artists Paint the Town for Annual Festival
If you were driving into Hermann this week, you might have found there to be lots of artists with their easels set up and painting all manner of subjects in town. Upon driving toward Hermann, two plein air painters were parked on a gravel drive and working out of the back of their SUVs, painting a corn field with green rows creating a linear pattern in the field.
Unearthing Hermann's Haunted History: Dark Trolley Tours Offer Chilling Glimpse into Local Lore
The shadowy tales of its past are told on the increasingly popular "Dark Trolley Tours" and offer residents and visitors a unique, and often chilling, perspective on the area's history, delving into local legends of witches, forgotten burial grounds, and lingering paranormal activity. Besides the standard historical narratives of German immigrants and wine-making, these after-dark excursions are often sold out and navigate the darkened streets and winding hillsides of Hermann.
Getting Socialble At Ebenezer UCC Ice Cream Social
The Ebenezer Stone Church near Hermann, MO, held their June Ice Cream Social this past Sunday. The ice cream social took place from 11 am to 3 pm at the church, located at 6162 Stone Church Road north of Gerald, MO.