News for Boonville MO - AmericanTowns.com AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Boonville 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.devel1.americantowns.com/boonville-mo News for Boonville MO - AmericanTowns.com 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/boonville-mo https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:57:17 -0600 50th Annual Missouri River Festival of the Arts The Missouri River Festival of the Arts celebrates 50 years of artistic excellence August 20-23 in Boonville. Artistic Director David Halen returns to https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/50th-annual-missouri-river-festival-of-the-arts-31756862-boonville-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/50th-annual-missouri-river-festival-of-the-arts-31756862-boonville-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 33rd Annual Big Muddy Folk Festival Schedule Of Events April 4, 2025 MC's: Dave Para, Ellie Grace 7 p.m : Ellie Grace Spencer and Rains and the Lost Keys Break Todd Day Wait https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/33rd-annual-big-muddy-folk-festival-31731575-boonville-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/33rd-annual-big-muddy-folk-festival-31731575-boonville-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 49th Annual Missouri River Festival of the Arts The Missouri River Festival of the Arts is ready to take the stage in Thespian Hall on August 21-24, 2024, for our 49th year of outstanding https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/49th-annual-missouri-river-festival-of-the-arts-31683710-boonville-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/49th-annual-missouri-river-festival-of-the-arts-31683710-boonville-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 32th Annual Big Muddy Folk Festival Schedule: April 5, 2024 MC's: Dave Para and Ellie Grace Ellie Grace , Lady Fingers and a Thing ‘r Too Intermission Hudspeth and Taylor https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/32th-annual-big-muddy-folk-festival-31655172-boonville-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/32th-annual-big-muddy-folk-festival-31655172-boonville-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Missouri Democrats Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare, Condemn GOP Threats to Healthcare The Missouri Democratic Party celebrates the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare and condemns Republican attacks on these programs. Since 1965, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/missouri-democrats-celebrate-60th-anniversary-of-medicaid-and-medicare-condemn-gop-threats-to-healthcare-31761929-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/missouri-democrats-celebrate-60th-anniversary-of-medicaid-and-medicare-condemn-gop-threats-to-healthcare-31761929-kansas-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kehoe Announces Four Gubernatorial Appointments Jefferson City - On July 25, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe announced three appointments to various boards and one commission. Edward C. https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-announces-four-gubernatorial-appointments-31760608-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-announces-four-gubernatorial-appointments-31760608-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Memorial Weekend Severe Storms Jefferson City - On July 23, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved Missouri's request https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/president-trump-approves-governor-kehoes-request-for-major-disaster-declaration-in-response-to-memorial-weekend-severe-storms-31758895-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/president-trump-approves-governor-kehoes-request-for-major-disaster-declaration-in-response-to-memorial-weekend-severe-storms-31758895-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Missouri Republicans Skip Town to Avoid Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files In response to House Republicans fleeing the Capitol and starting the August recess early to avoid the release of the Epstein files, Missouri https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/missouri-republicans-skip-town-to-avoid-vote-on-releasing-the-epstein-files-31760048-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/missouri-republicans-skip-town-to-avoid-vote-on-releasing-the-epstein-files-31760048-kansas-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kehoe Announces Eleven Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions, Fills One County Vacancy Jefferson City - On July 18, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eleven appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-announces-eleven-appointments-to-various-boards-and-commissions-fills-one-county-vacancy-31758894-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-announces-eleven-appointments-to-various-boards-and-commissions-fills-one-county-vacancy-31758894-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Statement From Missouri Democratic Party Chair Russ Carnahan On The Passing Of Congressman Clay Sr. The Missouri Democratic Party mourns the passing of Congressman William Lacy Clay Sr., a trailblazer whose legacy forever changed the political https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-missouri-democratic-party-chair-russ-carnahan-on-the-passing-of-congressman-clay-sr-31760047-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-missouri-democratic-party-chair-russ-carnahan-on-the-passing-of-congressman-clay-sr-31760047-kansas-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Missouri Democratic Party Celebrates The Successful Return of Camp Carnahan Campaign Training Program Last weekend, the Missouri Democratic Party hosted over 100 Missourians from across the state for a weekend of campaign training led by top political https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/missouri-democratic-party-celebrates-the-successful-return-of-camp-carnahan-campaign-training-program-31758007-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/missouri-democratic-party-celebrates-the-successful-return-of-camp-carnahan-campaign-training-program-31758007-kansas-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kehoe Signs Ten Bills into Law Jefferson City - This afternoon, Governor Mike Kehoe signed ten pieces of legislation into law: Senate Bills (SB) 105, 133, 145, and 271, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-signs-ten-bills-into-law-31758893-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-signs-ten-bills-into-law-31758893-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kehoe Signs Pro-Agriculture Legislation Supporting Missouri's Farmers and Rural Communities Jefferson City - On July 14, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bills (SB) 79 and 82, reflecting his commitment to protect Missouri's https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-signs-proagriculture-legislation-supporting-missouris-farmers-and-rural-communities-31758892-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-signs-proagriculture-legislation-supporting-missouris-farmers-and-rural-communities-31758892-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kehoe Announces Five Gubernatorial Appointments JEFFERSON CITY - On July 11, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four appointments to various boards and filled one county vacancy. https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-announces-five-gubernatorial-appointments-31756456-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-announces-five-gubernatorial-appointments-31756456-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kehoe Signs Public Safety Recruitment And Retention Act Into Law JEFFERSON CITY - On July 11, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 71, containing the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-signs-public-safety-recruitment-and-retention-act-into-law-31756457-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-kehoe-signs-public-safety-recruitment-and-retention-act-into-law-31756457-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600