Newsletter Late Week
Governor Kehoe Calls for Special Session to Redraw Missouri's Congressional Map
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Kehoe on Friday called for a special legislative session to redraw Missouri's congressional districts, a move that could significantly alter the state's political landscape ahead of the next elections.
Hermann Hospital's Financial Health Improves While Hospital Auxiliary Group Holds Fundraiser
At a public hearing held on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, the Hermann Area Hospital District (HADH) Board of Directors voted to approve a 2025 Tax Rate of $0.9493 per each $100 of assessed valuation in the four-county hospital district.
Jamborees and Scrimages Get Bearcat Athletes Launched Into Fall Sports
Last Friday night, teams came together to check their skills at jamborees across the state.
A Feel-Good Novel of Feline Connections
A Book Review by Hermann Branch Scenic Regional Director, Tiffany Richards So for this week's recommendation, I am going with Cats People. This is a super cute novel about a cat, as you can tell, but its true magic lies in how it's written from multiple perspectives.
Hermann Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Court Improvements
The Hermann Pickleball Courts at 1250 Gasconade Street are set to host the Hermann Pickleball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, September 20th and 21st. The event will feature Gender Doubles on Saturday and Mixed Doubles on Sunday.
Back To School With A New Tool For Students And Parents
App Takes “A Little Bit Of Getting Used To”
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey Tapped for Unprecedented FBI Role
From right across the Missouri River in Montgomery County, and in a move that has sparked conversation across the political spectrum, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is resigning from his state post to become the co-deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The appointment, made by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, marks an unconventional departure from FBI tradition, which typically utilizes only one deputy director.
Arrest of Bland Man for Gasconade County Murder
Court documents reveal new details about the arrest of a suspect for a murder in Gasconade County earlier this year.
Public Shows Up for 4-Way Stop Sign and Grieving Parents Seek a Place for Hope
The public showed up at the Aug. 11, 2025 Board of Alderman (BOA) meeting for the City of Hermann, as special interest items dominated the agenda.
HRED Grapples with Housing Crisis and School Funding Challenges
A stark housing crisis, complex school funding challenges, and the tangible impacts of development on residents dominated the discussion at the recent Hermann regional economic development meeting. The board was formed to concentrate on the aspects and logistics to help Hermann grow in population and increase the workforce and student enrollment in local schools.