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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).

Timmy Palooza is celebration for Hermann High School 50 Year Reunion
Timmy Palooza was a celebration recently at the Adam Puchta Winery and also a 50 year class reunion of Hermann High School. Members of Tim Puchta's class gathered for their 50th reunion group photo with a blow-up photo of Tim to include him with his classmates.

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…

Hermann Eagles Give Hermann EMS A Financial Shot In The Arm
The Hermann Fraternal Order Of Eagles Aeries and Auxiliary presented a check to the Hermann EMS last week and also brought in lunch for the first responders. The check amounted to $13,149.36 with $8,149.36 from the Women’s Auxiliary and and additional $5,000 from the Men’s Aeries.

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.

Pickleball Almost Everyday
The addicting sport of pickleball has many Hermann residents playing most days of the week, according to Becky Meyers, who lives close enough to the courts that she can walk to them. Meyers mentioned that many retired players start at 8am Monday through Saturday and play other games at other times of the week.

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.

Where Charm Cultivates Beauty: Hermann Garden Tour
Visit Town Gardens and Country Gardens in beautiful historic Hermann on the Missouri River. See Native Plants in Town Gardens and Blooming Prairies and Greenhouses in Country Gardens

BOA Addresses Utility Rates, Infrastructure, and Community Events
Photo and Story by: Tony Carosella The latest City Council meeting covered a range of topics, from contentious electric utility rate increases to ongoing infrastructure… Login to continue reading Login…