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Rec Center closed on July 4
The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed Thursday, July 4, to celebrate Independence Day and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Friday, July 5. Regular hours for the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center are 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday but the center…
Mara Robb earns Spotlight Award
Mara Robb, a first-year lifeguard at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center, has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week Award. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special award each week. Robb…
First pickleball tournament brings big crowd
The first Century 21 Pickleball Tournament was a success, with every division sold out and players coming to Hannibal from around the Tri-State area. Angela Broughton Peters, one of the organizers, said. “We were thrilled with how well this first year went! Everyone had…
Cardboard Boat Races 2024
There were some spectacular sinkings, so the lifeguards at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center had a hard time choosing a Titanic Award winner. But everyone had fun at the eighth annual Cardboard Boat Races Saturday. Henry Stroot won the Fastest Boat award for…
Public hearing for Riverview Park Master Plan
The public is invited to a public meeting for an update on the planning process for the Riverview Park Master Plan. The meeting will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 320 Broadway. Representatives from Planning Design…
Iryah Williams earns Spotlight award
Iryah Williams has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week Award at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center, where she works at the front desk, concession area and slides. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this…
Pool staff staying safe during extreme heat
The Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center is open 1-6 p.m. daily, allowing people to cool off during these days of extreme heat. Crowds are at high levels since the pool opened June 1. The administrative staff make sure the lifeguards stay hydrated during long…
Cardboard Boat races to take sail
Young sailors will soon be showing off their homemade crafts by taking to the sea — or at least, the waters of the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center — to see whose designs can stay afloat. The eighth annual Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department…
Long chosen as first Summer Spotlight Employee
The first Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week has been named at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Genna Long is serving her first year as lifeguard. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a…
Bird-watching program planned for June 22
Birds take their cues to sing their songs during the longer days of hot weather. Those who like to see and hear birds should attend a Bird Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22 called “Birds of Summer.” The program will be led by…
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