AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Macon 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/macon-mo 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/macon-mo https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:30:13 -0600 16th Annual Artisan Festival Schedule: August 17, 2024 9:00am: Baker on Vine Opens 10:00am: Arts/Crafts/Antiques - Vendors Open 11:00am: Food/ https://www.americantowns.com/news/16th-annual-fork-and-cork-festival-31683668-macon-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/16th-annual-fork-and-cork-festival-31683668-macon-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City, MO – Give fish a gift this year by recycling your live Christmas tree. Cuivre River State Park will accept live Christmas https://www.americantowns.com/news/let-cuivre-river-state-park-recycle-your-christmas-tree-through-january-15-2023-31510833-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/let-cuivre-river-state-park-recycle-your-christmas-tree-through-january-15-2023-31510833-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Learn basic repair and maintenance skills to keep reels working smoothly Kansas City, Mo. – Fishing reels are basically machinery designed to https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-free-fishing-reel-repair-class-in-blue-springs-on-january-7-2023-31510974-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-offers-free-fishing-reel-repair-class-in-blue-springs-on-january-7-2023-31510974-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The 27th annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake will be Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7-8, with activities centered at the Paradise Pointe Golf Course https://www.americantowns.com/news/27th-annual-eagle-days-at-smithville-lake-31510975-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/27th-annual-eagle-days-at-smithville-lake-31510975-kansas-city-mo.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 You can recycle a natural Christmas tree in a variety of ways to benefit, wildlife, plants, and people. Saint Louis, MO -- A live Christmas tree https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-forester-suggests-ways-to-regift-live-christmas-trees-to-nature-31510978-saint-louis-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-forester-suggests-ways-to-regift-live-christmas-trees-to-nature-31510978-saint-louis-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Learn basic skills or get help improving shooting skills Kansas City, MO – Learn about firearm safety and skills with classes and individual https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdcs-lake-city-shooting-range-offers-free-educational-programs-in-january-2023-31511293-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdcs-lake-city-shooting-range-offers-free-educational-programs-in-january-2023-31511293-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 MDC staff will guide participants through the skill of fly-tying at four separate events. Kirskville, MO – The Missouri Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-fishing-skills-with-mdcs-free-flytying-classes-in-northeast-region-31511299-kirksville-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-fishing-skills-with-mdcs-free-flytying-classes-in-northeast-region-31511299-kirksville-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Text “MDC Nature” to 468311 for program registration reminders and updates. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO– Discover nature in January with https://www.americantowns.com/news/look-no-further-than-mdc-cape-nature-center-for-fun-educational-winter-activities-31511315-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/look-no-further-than-mdc-cape-nature-center-for-fun-educational-winter-activities-31511315-cape-girardeau-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 This rule aims to limit the spread of CWD. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Missouri boasts one of the largest deer herds in North America, topping one https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-reminds-residents-not-to-place-food-attractants-in-cwd-counties-31511617-kirksville-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-reminds-residents-not-to-place-food-attractants-in-cwd-counties-31511617-kirksville-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the 2023 grant application https://www.americantowns.com/news/2023-recreational-trails-program-grant-application-round-now-open-31510846-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/2023-recreational-trails-program-grant-application-round-now-open-31510846-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Ozark native Makayla Leppert is returning to home turf. Springfield, MO – Makayla Leppert may be new to the job of Missouri Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-christian-county-conservation-agent-will-be-patrolling-familiar-area-31511943-springfield-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-christian-county-conservation-agent-will-be-patrolling-familiar-area-31511943-springfield-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Natural habitat is always preferred over artificial structures, and that makes live trees a great option. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As the https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-says-recycled-real-christmas-trees-a-special-gift-for-fish-wildlife-habitats-31511948-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-says-recycled-real-christmas-trees-a-special-gift-for-fish-wildlife-habitats-31511948-cape-girardeau-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announces the state minimum wage rate for 2023 has been https://www.americantowns.com/news/minimum-wage-rate-set-for-private-employers-for-2023-31511292-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minimum-wage-rate-set-for-private-employers-for-2023-31511292-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Participants will learn the benefits of trapping in Missouri.  COLUMBIA, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-free-trapping-clinic-on-jan-7-in-boone-county-31511298-columbia-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-hosts-free-trapping-clinic-on-jan-7-in-boone-county-31511298-columbia-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 22-11 Extending Relief for Former Gygr-Gas Customers JEFFERSON CITY — Today, Governor Mike https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-parson-signs-executive-order-2211-extending-relief-for-former-gygrgas-customers-31512739-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-parson-signs-executive-order-2211-extending-relief-for-former-gygrgas-customers-31512739-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600