Schools: Aerial Views of Gallatin R-5 and the Gallatin Area
Aerial views of Gallatin R-5 Schools spanning several decades:
Aerial Views of Gallatin, MO Spanning Several Decades
Aerial views of Gallatin, MO, over several decades:
The Term ‘Old Glory’ Originated in Excelsior Springs, MO
“Softly draped with folds unstirred by even so much as a breath of summer breeze. Old Glory, OUR FLAG, the flag of destiny, rests, waiting! It symbolizes the soul of America, standing in silent prayer before the Father of Light, receiving His guidance and...
Civil War: Guerrilla Warfare in the 7 Upper Counties of Northwest Missouri
Civil War historians often speculate that if there was one area of the state least likely to see guerrilla warfare throughout the war, that area would encompass several of the upper counties in Northwest Missouri. Comparatively speaking, perhaps yes; but there is...
Gee’s Creek Cemetery Near Jamesport, MO, Won’t Be Buried in the Past
In 2016 improvements were made on the Gee’s Creek Cemetery, located about five miles from Jamesport, MO, in Grundy County. As you may recall, for years this cemetery was overgrown with weeds except around Memorial Day, when the grasses were burned in efforts to help...
Schools: Gallatin R-5 Adds Middle School for 2016-17 Academic Year
Middle school students entering fall classes in the 2016-17 school year were the first to use a new building on the Gallatin R-5 campus. Plans for the construction of a new middle school on the Gallatin R-5 campus were first introduced in October, 2014. Initial plans...
Landmark Mfg. Puts Gallatin, MO, on the Economic Map
Steve Perry has worked at Landmark through the fire of 1992 and the flood of 1993, through prosperity and struggle, since starting to work in August of 1983. “There have been some really good years and none that have been really bad,” he said. “At...
Snapshot of Daviess-Dekalb Regional Jail During Open House 2016
The Daviess/DeKalb County Regional Jail is located in Pattonsburg, MO, just off of Interstate 35. A public open house held on Aug. 5, 2016, allowed citizens to see for themselves the condition of the jail and provided an opportunity to present this overview of...
Automated Artisans Begin Operations in Gallatin, MO in 2016
Lee and Max Simmons opened Automated Artisans on North Main Street in Gallatin, MO, in the fall of 2016. The shop features carvings and signage and will eventually offer furniture and jewelry boxes. The wood crafts will be ready for a sidewalk display during...
New Fire Station at Lock Springs Goes Up in 2016
In November, 2016, the Lock Springs Fire Department finished putting up the metal siding for a new fire station to house its vehicles and equipment. Doors will go up next. The building is located at the intersection of Lake Street and 2nd Street and is just off of...
Gallatin’s New Fire Station Constructed in 2016
Gallatin Fire Protection District’s new fire station on Market Street is nearly complete by November, 2016. The delay of exterior completion has been the result of scheduling conflicts by the contractor. Volunteer firefighters are working to complete the interior of...
Bridge Built Before 1945 Scrutinized; 2 Targeted in Daviess County, MO
The Missouri Department of Transportation is developing a programmatic agreement for common concrete and steel bridges constructed before 1945 in order to streamline the Section 106 review process for bridges. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of...
Largest MFA Project Ever Constructed at Hamilton, MO 2017
Grain producers in Daviess County, MO, and the entire region are interested in a new storage facility being constructed east of nearby Hamilton, MO. Farmers, industry representatives and media got their first glance inside the new MFA Hamilton Rail Facility with a...
2017 Flood Nearly Matches List of Historic Floods
The relocation of the town of Pattonsburg, MO, to higher ground means news of Grand River flooding is less dramatic. None-the-less, flooding still impacts lives in Daviess County, MO, and the potential for serious damages and expense to those living and working near...
Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Daviess County, MO 2017
Various types of spiritual lifestyles exist in Daviess County, MO, from traditional Christian congregations worshipping in church buildings that dot the landscape to the Amish …and even a monastery within the Serbian Orthodox Church. Speaking in 2017 Father...
New Addition Constructed at Pattonsburg R-2 in 2017
Pattonsburg R-2 School completed a major addition onto its campus in 2017. The new building addition was approved by voters in April, 2016. The building will house pre-school, art and band classrooms, library/media center, office space, and other classrooms. The...
White Plastic Bags in Fields More Commonplace
Just what are those giant marshmallow-shaped bags out on farm fields so unusual yet, by 2017, so commonly seen anymore? Those are storage bags. Farmers use them to hold onto their crop until the market is right and the prizes rise; or if the elevators can’t take any...
Trex Mart: A Major Employer in Daviess County, MO
It’s a Sunday morning at the Winston Trex Mart and the dining area is filling up quickly. Breakfast is a favorite. Young and old, singles and families, old customers and first timers, about 200 people all together, will be served during the course of the day....
New Water Treatment Plant for Gallatin, MO 2018
Gallatin’s new water treatment plant opened in 2018. The construction was done by David E Ross Construction Company, which bid $4,987,000 to build the new plant. The last part of the project, according to Gallatin City Administrator Tony Stonecypher, involved...
Visit the 1889 Squirrel Cage Jail, located 2 blocks west of the Daviess County Courthouse in Gallatin, MO. This historic relic is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a visitors’ center — by appointment,
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