Newsletter Early Week
Hermann's New Cat Cafe: Serving Up Lattes and Love to Feral Felines
Crowned Cat Café is moving right along—perhaps opening before October.
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.
More Than a Game: Finding Community on the Pickleball Court
Pickleball has become quite popular in the US, and the local players have ensured that the 4 courts in the Hermann City Park are well used and well maintained. Mornings and early evenings are prime time for the elder players to hit the courts, but the seasoned pros want to assure younger players that there is plenty of room for them.
All Grit No Quit Camp
The week of August 4th–8th, Hermann is running a toughness camp for local athletes. It will be a high-intensity training week designed to push kids physically and mentally.
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.
Soccer Adjacent Stirs Interest In Hermann
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by over 60 individuals, including Mayor David Luecke, members of the New Haven City Board of Aldermen, the Park Board, various business leaders, and families with youth soccer players, marking the first step in promoting soccer in the area. The event commenced with welcoming remarks from Laura Kohnen, President of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce, who then introduced Alex J.
A Book Review by Tiffany Richards, Herman Scenic Regional Branch Director
Hello, readers. While our Herman location is under repair, I’m reporting from the Union Branch about a fantastic book I just finished. It’s a fun read with an unconventional love story that I’m excited to share.
Tony's Take
As a former “city boy” being introduced to county fairs 20 years ago, I was not accustomed to the smells of livestock and mud from tractor pulls and unpaved event spaces that locals don’t even notice. I have since come to appreciate the sensory experience, especially when one of my city friends tags along at the fair.
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 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.