The City of Moberly co-hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, October 29 to celebration the completion of a runway reconstruction project. Runway 13-31 included a complete replace of the runway and an LED upgrade of the airfield lighting system. This project totaled in $6.4 million dollars, which all but 10% of the funds were covered by grants through the MODOT Aviation Section. The 10% match was covered by COVID Relief Funding and the CARES Act. Attendees had the opport

The Schupp Collective, a business that sells liquidated home furnishings, opened their third location today at 1715 S Morley St in Moberly. This business collects and curates all pieces by hand to create the perfect inventory of quality and on-trend items and sells them at 40-50% off of retail cost. Moberly native, Stephanie Schupp explained to attendees about how the process works behind this business, "Everything you have ever purchased online never goes back to shelf if yo

To celebrate its new ownership Moberly Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy had a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, June 9 at 315 West Coates Street in Moberly. Attendees had the opportunity to meet new owners Abbi and Tahlor Fowlkes and learn more about the expansion for the business here in Moberly. The ribbon cutting was held, and light refreshments were served afterward. Moberly Gymnastics Academy offers gymnastic training and is the home of Rage All-Star Cheer squads. “We are

United Credit Union had a ribbon cutting on May 26, 2021 at their location to unveil their new mobile ATM to the public. Attendees had the opportunity to meet United Credit Union staff, have refreshments and view the inside of the mobile ATM. The unique aspect about this van is that it is not just an ATM, but it can be taken anywhere to do any type of service that United Credit Union provides to their members like deposits, loans and more. Chamber Ambassadors and United Credi

Moberly Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting on Monday, April 17 at 2pm at Rothwell Lake. The ribbon cutting was celebrating the new fishing dock that was unveiled. The Dick Boots family donated $1 for every dollar fundraised for the project totaling over $8,000 in donations. It was matched by public donors for a total contribution of $16,000. Above the dock before is on the left and the brand new dock is on the right. Moberly Parks and Recreation Director, Troy Bock sp

In Moberly, Missouri a population of a little over 13,000 is a movie theater that is one of only three in North America still stands today. B&B Moberly Five and Drive is a theater that has five indoor screens and one outdoor screen at the drive-in, which makes it very rare facility. The drive-in opened in 1950 as the Highway 63 Drive-In and closed in the 1985, but re-opened after B&B Theaters decided to build a new location right next to the old drive in 1997. It was the firs

These are unprecedented times and life can be scary right now, but our community and area businesses need us now more than ever. Here are seven ways to support area businesses during this pandemic. 1. Purchase gift cards One of the easiest ways to help a local business is to purchase a gift card. This can be purchased now and used later when it is safer to go out to eat. Call your favorite businesses today! 2. Shop online We know that being at home can be boring. What makes i

Are you looking for a way to connect with the outdoors? Do you need an escape? Visit Rothwell Park in Moberly for an outdoor adventure.

You might know of Moberly Area Community College, but did you know that this community college has a long-standing record of having a fantastic collegiate basketball program? The MACC Greyhounds and Lady Hounds are one of the most exciting teams to watch in sports in Mid-Missouri, and one of the most affordable too. The Greyhounds and Lady Hounds play at the MACC Activity Center and for adults, the cost is only $10 per game. You can't beat that price. The MACC Cheerleaders al

From chocolates, art, booking a spa appointment and more Moberly, Missouri has so many unique date night ideas.

On Friday, December 10th Moberly Area Community College hosted an After Hours event at the Alumni Museum from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. This museum, established in 2007, features memorabilia from when MACC began to present day. Chamber Ambassadors, members and the general public were invited to attend this event. All attendees received free basketball tickets, light refreshments and a cash bar was available. Many attendees had never been to the museum. They enjoyed looking at the fun

What you may or may not know is that in Higbee, Missouri, just 15-minutes outside of Moberly is a hidden distillery that makes a huge impact. Woodsmen Distilling in Higbee is where this whiskey is made. The Pecan Barrel Whiskey is aged in a pecan barrel for three years, which is why it is so special. It is the only known pecan barrel-aged whiskey in the world. This flavor released for the first time on October 12th at their location at 7239 Hwy A in Higbee with a special rele

After Thanksgiving is over everyone has one thing on their mind: Christmas. One of the most joyous (and stressful) parts about Christmas is buying gifts. Lucky for you we are taking the stress out of shopping and are sharing some awesome purchases for your holiday gift guide. 1. Start a family tradition One of our favorite parts about Coach Light is all the collectible Hallmark ornaments. Starting a tradition of getting an ornament every year is one that we absolutely love. N

In the small town of Moberly, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Columbia on Highway 63 is a beautiful art gallery in the most unexpected place. The Evelyn E. Jorgenson Fine Arts Gallery has featured a variety of shows from Mid-Missouri throughout its history and has numerous art fanatics walk through its doors. The Jorgenson Gallery, as its better known as, is tucked away on the campus of Moberly Area Community College's (MACC). If you drove by MACC you might never know that

On Tuesday, October 15th the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce and Moberly Parks and Recreation co-hosted a ribbon cutting for the new parking lot at Howard Hills Athletic Complex. The entrance of Howard Hills Athletic Complex. Shown above is Moberly Parks and Recreation Park Board Members Mary Lee Noel and Russ Kennison cutting the ribbon at the new parking lot, along with Moberly Chamber Ambassadors, members, city officials and parks and recreation staff. Attendees visited a

On Friday, October 11th the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce co-hosted an Open House and Ribbon Cutting with USA Mortgage in celebration of their new location on 1112 North Morley Street. Staff members, Kristen Harms and Jeremy Johnson stand outside of their building with their Chamber of Commerce member sticker. Chamber members, Ambassadors, and other USA Mortgage staff mingle at the open house. Light refreshments including cookies were available for attendees to enjoy. They

In Missouri, just 45 minutes north of I-70 on Highway 63 is a small town called Moberly. Fall is the absolute perfect time to visit Moberly if you have never been, as it has some great fall activities that you won't find anywhere else. First of all, attend the Fall Festival on October 5th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Riley Pavilion in Rothwell Park. This event will have all the fall activities you desire such as hayrides, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, food trucks, fall-themed

Crews have been working diligently on the new courts at Fox Park. Two pickle ball courts and one tennis court were installed and a ribbon cutting was celebrated on Friday, August 9th. The goal of the additional pickleball courts are to attract tournaments in Moberly. The Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, board members, Moberly Parks and Recreation board, City employees, City Council members and friends posed for a picture before the ribbon was cut. Moberly Parks a

Preparations are under way for the 11th Annual Taste of Missouri Wine Stroll in Moberly that will be held on August 17th in the Depot District. This long running event has the history of being one of the largest-attended tourist events in Moberly and for good reason too. The Taste of Missouri Wine Stroll features roughly 15-20 wineries and breweries from around Missouri. These companies showcase their delicious products in an enjoyable and fun environment. One of the best par

It is incredible to think that July is here and summer is almost halfway over. If you haven’t had a summer trip, here are 10 reasons why you should vacation or plan a day-trip to Moberly. 1. The History Moberly has a plethora of history from its railroad foundation, to being the home of America’s Last Five Star General, Omar Bradley. Come and visit the railroad museum at Depot Park and have your picture taken with the Omar Bradley statue in Rothwell Park. 2. Wine Did you know