One hundred butterflies were released Wednesday at Jefferson Farm and Garden as Tim Reinbott marked his last event after 40 years with MU Extension β he will continue studying butterfly habitats. The Butterfly Festival will run Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tours, activities and a sale.
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Fred Parry (a former Boone County commissioner) closed on a house on West Broadway Friday, Jun. 5 and plans to repair it for a family, sparing the structure from demolition.
Residents can visit cooling centers around town during summer to stay safe from extreme heat; sites such as ARC + City Hall and the Public Library operate on regular hours while health officials advise keeping hydrated and dressing in light clothing.
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