AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lexington 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.americantowns.com/lexington-mo 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lexington-mo https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:41 -0600 Free event at Springfield Nature Center will have tips for advanced crappie anglers. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In Missouri, crappie fishing is an https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-invites-public-to-crappie-program-on-march-9-2023-31538406-springfield-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-invites-public-to-crappie-program-on-march-9-2023-31538406-springfield-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Learn how to improve aquatic habitat and sport fishing in private ponds Plattsburg, MO – Farm ponds and smalls lakes can be improved for better https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-and-mu-extension-council-offer-a-free-fishing-pond-tune-up-workshop-on-march-1-in-plattsburg-31538407-plattsburg-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-and-mu-extension-council-offer-a-free-fishing-pond-tune-up-workshop-on-march-1-in-plattsburg-31538407-plattsburg-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits. Jefferson City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) https://www.americantowns.com/news/time-to-buy-mdc-2023-annual-hunting-and-fishing-permits-31538412-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/time-to-buy-mdc-2023-annual-hunting-and-fishing-permits-31538412-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City, MO – March forth from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 4,with team members from Prairie State Park as they take you on a https://www.americantowns.com/news/guided-saunters-to-see-bison-at-prairie-state-park-return-in-march-31538413-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/guided-saunters-to-see-bison-at-prairie-state-park-return-in-march-31538413-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 This series will be comprised of two separate parts. COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-all-about-fishing-at-mdc-event-in-columbia-31538416-columbia-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-all-about-fishing-at-mdc-event-in-columbia-31538416-columbia-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 First Time Youth Livestock Exhibitor Grants Available  The Missouri State Fair Foundation is on a mission to cultivate the next generation of https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-agriculture-updates-february-17-2023-31538422-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-agriculture-updates-february-17-2023-31538422-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City, MO – Missouri’s catch-and-keep trout fishing season officially begins at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/catchandkeep-trout-fishing-season-opens-march-1-at-missouri-trout-parks-31538449-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/catchandkeep-trout-fishing-season-opens-march-1-at-missouri-trout-parks-31538449-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Visit the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center for native plant and outdoor events Kansas City, Mo. – The Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center will https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-a-variety-of-free-nature-programs-during-march-in-kansas-city-31538845-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-a-variety-of-free-nature-programs-during-march-in-kansas-city-31538845-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 MDC’s free programs and events during March connect people with nature Kansas City, Mo. – March is part winter and spring, with warmer https://www.americantowns.com/news/enjoy-early-spring-outdoor-adventures-at-burr-oak-woods-nature-center-in-blue-springs-31539397-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/enjoy-early-spring-outdoor-adventures-at-burr-oak-woods-nature-center-in-blue-springs-31539397-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Visitors to Gorman Discovery Center chopped wood, tasted walnut syrup, and viewed other wood crafts Kansas City, Mo. – A sunny day with wood https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-held-an-urban-woods-program-on-feb-18-in-kansas-city-31539418-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-held-an-urban-woods-program-on-feb-18-in-kansas-city-31539418-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Lake City Shooting Range staff teaches firearms handling and ammunition programs Kansas City, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-free-firearms-training-and-safety-programs-in-march-near-blue-springs-31539978-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-free-firearms-training-and-safety-programs-in-march-near-blue-springs-31539978-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Register in advance at short.mdc.mo.gov/4Yb and then join live March 22 at noon. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation https://www.americantowns.com/news/join-mdc-on-march-22-for-wild-webcast-on-invasive-plants-and-animals-31539982-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/join-mdc-on-march-22-for-wild-webcast-on-invasive-plants-and-animals-31539982-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Teachers will learn about this free program which meets kindergarten level science standards and provides grant funding for field trips. KIRKWOOD, https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-discover-nature-schools-kindergarten-teacher-training-workshop-feb-28-at-powder-valley-nature-center-31539986-kirkwood-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-discover-nature-schools-kindergarten-teacher-training-workshop-feb-28-at-powder-valley-nature-center-31539986-kirkwood-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Governor and Lieutenant Governor drove tractors to work in honor of FFA Week. Jefferson City, Mo. – On Feb 22nd, on behalf of nearly https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mike-parson-proclaims-national-ffa-week-in-missouri-31540004-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mike-parson-proclaims-national-ffa-week-in-missouri-31540004-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City — Governor Mike Parson today ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-parson-orders-flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-in-honor-of-kansas-city-police-officer-james-m-muhlbauer-and-k9-partner-champ-31540411-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-parson-orders-flags-to-fly-at-halfstaff-in-honor-of-kansas-city-police-officer-james-m-muhlbauer-and-k9-partner-champ-31540411-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600