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HANNIBAL — According to a recent media report, more and more Missourians are stepping up to help protect the Monarch butterfly which has suffered a steep population decline in recent

HANNIBAL — While an assortment of “tweaks” still remain to be done on the Hannibal riverfront, major renovation work there wrapped up weeks ago. That, however, does not mean all the project’s bills have been submitted to the city. During the Tuesday, Jan. 5, meeting of the Hannibal City Council approval was given to pay a change order of $85,537 that was submitted by the project’s general contractor, Bleigh Construction Company. The project’s fifth change order rai...

HANNIBAL — The city of Hannibal has announced plans to help residents dispose of debris created by last week’s ice storm. The cleanup effort will be made possible through the joint efforts of the street department, parks and recreation department and board of public works, according to Andy Dorian, the city’s director of central services. In order to utilize this free service the items must be moved near a street so that city personnel can access them easily. “We are asking ...

HANNIBAL — Fans of the riverboat cruise ships that dock in Hannibal during the summer months and early fall will have a new boat to see in 2021. The American Queen Steamboat Company has announced the addition of the American Countess to its fleet. The American Countess was built using the existing hull of a former gaming vessel, the Kanesville Queen. The American Countess was lengthened by 60 feet and underwent a total renovation in the Gulf Island Shipyard located in Houma, La. The Americ...

HANNIBAL — The city of Hannibal made a significant investment in its streets during 2020. “We estimate (having spent) about $330,000 in asphalt. When you include potholes and BPW (board of public works) saw cuts we are over $400,000 in repairs,” said Andy Dorian, the city’s director of central services. With the exception of a few street projects which were paid for either by the Parks Department or BPW, the vast majority of the work was paid for either by leftover bond mone...

HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Street Department could soon feature an additional full-time position. During Tuesday night’s meeting of the Hannibal City Council at city hall consideration was given to creating a full-time street maintenance position while eliminating three part-time jobs. The bill, which received a successful first reading, will come up for a final reading when the council meets on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. “We currently have two of the part-time positions open due to pro...