AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in South West City Missouri. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/south-west-city-mo 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/south-west-city-mo https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:02:22 -0600 Jefferson City, MO – On Tuesday, Dec. 20, children of all ages can join team members at Crowder State Park to listen to a Christmas nature https://www.americantowns.com/news/visit-crowder-state-park-for-christmas-nature-story-and-crafts-on-december-20-2022-31499868-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/visit-crowder-state-park-for-christmas-nature-story-and-crafts-on-december-20-2022-31499868-jefferson-city-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 USFWS and MDC hosted free annual event with refuge driving tours and eagle shows Mound City, Mo. – Visitors to the 43rd Annual Eagle Days https://www.americantowns.com/news/eagles-and-trumpeter-swans-were-plentiful-for-eagle-days-dec-24-at-loess-bluffs-national-wildlife-refuge-31499902-mound-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/eagles-and-trumpeter-swans-were-plentiful-for-eagle-days-dec-24-at-loess-bluffs-national-wildlife-refuge-31499902-mound-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 This assistance will be given through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Kirksville, Mo. – The Missouri Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-in-partnership-with-nrcs-to-offer-technical-and-financial-assistance-to-farmers-and-landowners-in-northeastern-missouri-31499900-kirksville-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-in-partnership-with-nrcs-to-offer-technical-and-financial-assistance-to-farmers-and-landowners-in-northeastern-missouri-31499900-kirksville-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites participants ages 7-12 years old to give back to nature through creating a nest box for winter https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-free-nest-box-building-event-in-jefferson-city-on-december-17-2022-31499903-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-free-nest-box-building-event-in-jefferson-city-on-december-17-2022-31499903-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City, MO – As winter is approaching, temperatures are dropping and water sources for animals may start to freeze. Bald eagles https://www.americantowns.com/news/roaring-river-state-park-hosts-eagle-days-31500498-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/roaring-river-state-park-hosts-eagle-days-31500498-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City, MO -- Frohe Weihnachten! (Merry Christmas!) Deutschheim State Historic Site will celebrate the holidays with a special exhibit https://www.americantowns.com/news/deutschheim-state-historic-site-exhibits-springerle-cookie-molds-31500527-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/deutschheim-state-historic-site-exhibits-springerle-cookie-molds-31500527-jefferson-city-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 New Hawley Op-Ed on Biden's Bad Deal for Railworkers The Book of Deuteronomy instructs, “You shall not oppress a hired worker.” https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-hawley-oped-on-bidens-bad-deal-for-railworkers-31500805-labadie-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-hawley-oped-on-bidens-bad-deal-for-railworkers-31500805-labadie-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hawley Urges Blinken to Prioritize Arms for Taiwan Over Ukraine Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter urging Secretary of https://www.americantowns.com/news/hawley-urges-blinken-to-prioritize-arms-for-taiwan-over-ukraine-31500810-gainesville-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hawley-urges-blinken-to-prioritize-arms-for-taiwan-over-ukraine-31500810-gainesville-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Parson, Budget Leadership Announce FY 2024 Consensus Revenue Estimate Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-parson-budget-leadership-announce-fy-2024-consensus-revenue-estimate-31500990-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-parson-budget-leadership-announce-fy-2024-consensus-revenue-estimate-31500990-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Technical and financial assistance available through NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program Kansas City, MO – The Missouri Department https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-can-connect-landowners-with-funding-for-practices-that-benefit-grazing-forage-and-conservation-31501259-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-can-connect-landowners-with-funding-for-practices-that-benefit-grazing-forage-and-conservation-31501259-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City, MO – The Lebanon Sunbonnet Federated Garden Club and Bennett Spring State Park announced the winners of the annual Smokey https://www.americantowns.com/news/smokey-bear-and-woodsy-owl-art-contest-winners-announced-31501265-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/smokey-bear-and-woodsy-owl-art-contest-winners-announced-31501265-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hawley Files Gonzalez v. Google Amicus Brief with Supreme Court, Challenging Big Tech's Section 230 Immunity U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) filed https://www.americantowns.com/news/hawley-files-gonzalez-v-google-amicus-brief-with-supreme-court-challenging-big-techs-section-230-immunity-31501508-laclede-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hawley-files-gonzalez-v-google-amicus-brief-with-supreme-court-challenging-big-techs-section-230-immunity-31501508-laclede-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bring binoculars and a field guide and get tips on bird viewing. Springfield, MO – The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a great https://www.americantowns.com/news/go-on-a-winter-bird-walk-at-mdcs-springfield-nature-center-on-december-27-2022-31501904-springfield-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/go-on-a-winter-bird-walk-at-mdcs-springfield-nature-center-on-december-27-2022-31501904-springfield-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Do you love Missouri’s state parks and need a way to introduce the fun to someone else? Now is the perfect time https://www.americantowns.com/news/looking-for-a-last-minute-gift-get-a-missouri-state-parks-gift-card-31499906-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/looking-for-a-last-minute-gift-get-a-missouri-state-parks-gift-card-31499906-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 This assistance will be provided through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-partnering-with-nrcs-to-help-farmers-landowners-in-se-missouri-31502462-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-partnering-with-nrcs-to-help-farmers-landowners-in-se-missouri-31502462-cape-girardeau-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600