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The driver of this 2015 Mercedes had to be extricated from the vehicle following an accident Friday night. An arch helicopter waits in the background to transport the man to a St. Louis hospital.
Gerald man extricated, airlifted from scene of wreck
At 10:40 p.m. Friday, Oct 31, a two-vehicle accident occurred on U.S. Highway 50 east of Old Highway 50 resulting in the entrapment of one driver. Gerald ambulances were on other calls, so a … more
The Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District has received a new off-road vehicle (above, left) that can be used to fight fires and transport patients. The vehicle was made possible through a grant from Phillips 66. Fire Chief Rudy Via (above) inspects the back of the vehicle which includes water storage, hoses, brush fire equipment, a Stokes basket (patient stretcher), a seat for attending EMS personnel and supply storage.
Fire district adds new tool to their life saving arsenal
Monday, Oct 27, the Gerald-Rosebud Fire Protection District put into service a new Rapid Response UTV. The all terrain fire and rescue unit was obtained through a $42,000 no-match grant from Phillips … more
Fire destroys camper on Klemme Road
At 5:55 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, the Gerald-Rosebud Fire Department was called out for what was termed a structure fire residential outbuilding in the 3800 block of Klemme Road.   According to … more
Public meeting for I-44/U.S. 50 interchange improvements
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) invites you to attend an in-person public meeting to learn about potential long-term improvements at the I-44/U.S. 50 interchange and U.S. 50/Route … more
Senior Center closer to reality
A few weeks ago, Virginia Froelker issued a plea for volunteers to help form a new Senior Center in Gerald. People enthusiastically responded to her request. The second organizational meeting … more
Gerald Lions Club members (above) convened Saturday morning to erect playground equipment near the large field at City Park. Their first job was to level the mound of dirt before setting the poles on which the equipment will be mounted. The volunteers came back Sunday to complete the job. The equipment was purchased by the city. Concrete and finishing work will be done by the city. The city has purchased new signs (top, left) to identify both the walking trail around Lake Charles and the newly built Nature Trail on the park’s eastern edge.
Cooperative projects continue at Gerald City Park
Paving City Park Drive and the parking lots at City Park seems to have been the catalyst for other improvements. Several organizations in town have rolled up their sleeves to join the effort to … more
Joanne Kohnen, above, scrapes the hair from a deer hide under the watchful eye of Dick Walsh, master brain tanner. Junior, photo below, one of the oxen on display at the The Mid-Missouri Horse, Mule, & Ox Farming & Historical Crafts Days last Saturday. Junior was one of the oxen on display at the event. He enjoyed the day under a shade tree. He kept his tail hidden in case a visitor got a hankering for ox tail soup. These huge animals were once valuable assets on farms.
A glimpse into skills from days gone by
If you were able to attend the Mid-Missouri Horse, Mule & Ox Farming & Historical Craft Days (Mule Days) this weekend, you were able to watch artisans recreate skills that predate … more
The Malpass Brothers, Tyler and Chris did not disappoint their fans at The Rock Island Music Fest Sunday. The duo performs traditional country music and often appear on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.
All day music at the Rock Island Music Fest
Music at the Rock Island Music Fest was scheduled from 1 to 8 p.m. Sound checks beginning much earlier, let early birds enjoy glimpses of their favorite bands   and hear samples of their songs. … more
Of the more than 100 attendees at the Gerald Celelbation and Homecoming Saturday, nearly half of them had been students in the classroom of Virginia Froelker (above, second row, left). Several students were present who had attended classes in the Historic 1910 Schoolhouse before the “new” school opened in 1952. They included (below right) Ron Koppelmann Sr., Judy Tegeler Cuneio, Gloria Tegeler Grob, Shirley Tegeler Wehmeyer, Lebron (Kayo) Sickendick and Arvil Kappalmann, not shown.
Always a Gerald Rebels
The doors opened at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gerald Elementary School for the Gerald Reunion and Homecoming. By then, the parking lot was nearly full with many cars bearing out-of-state license … more
Lawrence Scott (left) and Justin Chaney work on building a bridge during their Science Squad after-school session of ExcEL. Using just large popsicle sticks and tape the two are learning how to best create a strong structure capable of supporting a large load. Nancy Stephan with the MU Extension leads the group.
Excellence in Extended Learning program at Gerald Elementary School offers interesting opportunities
The Excellence in Extended   Learning (ExcEL) program at Gerald Elementary School is offered outside school hours. It serves about 100 students throughout the year, with an average daily … more
98-year old woman begs for assistance to restart the Gerald Senior Center
Virginia Froelker, 98, of Gerald is begging for help in realizing a dream she holds-—restarting the Gerald Senior Center. “People like me live by themselves and need to get out and … more
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Red Oak Road in Gerald will be close Friday for repairs
Amy Jackson with the Franklin County Highway Department has announced a one day road closure in the Gerald area. Red Oak Road, south of Gerald, will be closed Friday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 … more
Beaufort teenager injured in one-vehicle accident
A 17-year-old boy from Beaufort was injured in an accident Sunday, Sept 14 at 6 p.m. The youth, who was not identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol by policy adopted in 2024, was … more
Board approves increase in Gerald city water, sewer rates
Following a public hearing attended by only two residents, Gerald aldermen voted to increase water and sewer rates. A comprehensive explanation of reasoning behind the increase was given. … more
Two nationally known bands will appear Oct. 5 in Gerald
Gerald — The Rock Island Trail East 24 in conjunction with Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park will host the Rock the Trail Music Fest Sunday, Oct. 5 from 12-8 p.m. at the Gerald City Park. … more
Brinker gets nod as new member of Gasconade County Enhanced-911 board
ROSEBUD — Rachael Brinker, owner of ARB Signs in Hermann, is the newest member of the Gasconade County Enhanced-911 Board of Directors, taking the Northern District seat vacated by Mike Mueller … more
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Franklin County sheriff asks for public’s assistance in theft of overhead cables
Franklin County Sheriff Steve Pelton reports that throughout 2025, Franklin County has had a dramatic increase in the theft of overhanging AT&T and Charter Spectrum cables. Thieves are cutting … more
Two Gerald men involved in separate accidents
A Gerald man suffered moderate injuries in a crash that occurred Saturday, Sept. 6 and was transported to Mercy St. Louis. The accident occurred on Route 9 at Route NN at 12:45 p.m. A 43-year-old man … more
Gerald voters pass $91,000 bond issue to build new school in 1950
The historic Gerald School, built in 1910 with four rooms, comfortably housed students from grades 1-8, plus out-of-town students for grades 9-10. That changed when the state mandated that smaller, … more
City of Gerald sets 2025 tax levy at $0.9502
The Board of Aldermen convened a Public Hearing Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. at city hall in order to hear citizen comments on the proposed 2025 tax rate. The hearing opened with Aldermen Isgrigg and … more
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