The Alton Chamber of Commerce met on August 27, 2026, for their monthly meeting. Some of the topics discussed were membership letters, the pocket park, and the Walnut Festival.
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Learn How To Create A Butterfly Waystation In Virtual Program
To help the insects on their journey, there will be a virtual program given by the MDC on how to create a butterfly waystation.
Help Carstyn Casey And His Family At A Truck Pull In Thayer
To help Carstyn Casey and his family out with expenses, there will be a truck pull on August 29, 2026, in Thayer with donations being accepted.
Total Lunar Eclipse Coming To Missouri Aug 27-28
Virtually all of the contiguous U.S., will get to participate in teh lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, including Missouri.
United Baptist Church Is Having A Fall Revival From Sept. 7-9
The United Baptist Church in Alton, Missouri, is having a Fall Revival from September 7th through 9th, 2026.
Thomasville Autumn Days Festival Is Set For September 19th
Fall is right around the corner, and with fall comes festivals. Thomasville, Missouri, is having its annual Autumn Days Festival on September 19, 2026, this year.
Local Tom Clary Passes Away At The Age Of 74
Longtime local Tom Clary passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 74. His funeral will be this Thursday, August 20th.
Free Wildlife Food Plot Webinar Scheduled for Aug 25
The MDC and the National Deer Association (NDA) will host a free online Zoom webinar regarding wildlife food plots.
Alton Bank, FHLB Des Moines Donate $400,000 To Alton, Surrounding Areas
Partnering with the FHLB Des Moines, the Alton Bank has donated $400,000 in total to the the city of Alton; the Alton Senior Center; the Oregon County Food Pantry; and five fire department’s.
Alton City Council Meeting Discussed Licensing, Parks, And More
the Alton City Council had its monthly meeting. While much of the talk dealt with the city parks, other news was discussed, too.
The Crayfish World: Food, Habitats, & Habits
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a class for people who want to learn more about crayfish.
Enjoy Summer’s Beauty While Keeping Wild Animals Safe
As Missouri families head outdoors to enjoy the beauty of summer, the MDC is reminding everyone to appreciate wildlife from a distance and keep wild animals wild.