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Volunteers Michelle Glosser, Vicki Bush and Raymond Stone (above, from left) sort donated fruits, vegetables and bread for distribution at Gerald Community Outreach Monday morning.
Work at Community Outreach never slows down
Each Monday morning, Raymond Stone and Vicki Bush meet at 7 a.m. at a retailer in Owensville. Their mission is to load up day-old fruits, vegetables, breads and sweets to bring to Gerald Community … more
The Rock Island Trail (above) peters out just west of Devine Drive in Gerald. City officials plan to apply for a grant to continue the trail westward to the county line. The Rock Island Trail East 24 group is actively working to connect five communities, Gerald, Rosebud, Owensville, Bland and Belle, with the trail. Once completed, this 24-mile stretch of trail will attract cyclists across the state to ride the trail and visit these towns, hopefully spending money along the way.
City of Gerald will apply for RTP grant to continue trail
At a special meeting last Thursday, the Gerald Board of Aldermen decided to pursue a Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grant. The board had considered applying for a Transportation Alternatives … more
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No surprises in budget
In 2026, the city will operate with a budget of $1,763,200 in projected income. That is a $186,450 increase from 2025. The general fund showed the biggest increase of about $211,700. Much of … more
Historic Loop signs (above) have been added to street signs throughout town to designate a path for exploring cyclists to follow.
Signs of an Historic Bike Loop
Tuesday public works crew went throughout the town attaching signs designating an Historic Bike Loop. Most of these signs were attached to street signs already in place. The loop is the … more
The 65-year-old gymnasium at Gerald Elementary School has seen some major renovations in the past few months. Monday morning a gym reveal was held for students. Kindergarten teacher Jeanette Wildhaber helped students cut the ribbon (above) as the logo in the center of the new floor was revealed. Confetti rained from the ceiling (left) as students wait to see the logo revealed while seated on the new floor.
New look for old Gerald school gymnasium
The majority of the renovations of the gymnasium at Gerald Elementary School have been completed. Students were shown the results at a celebration (complete with confetti) at a special reveal Monday … more
Gerald Town Hall meeting has been rescheduled for Jan. 15
The Board of Aldermen have rescheduled both a Town Hall meeting and their regularly monthly meeting from Jan. 8 to Thursday, Jan. 15. The Town Hall will begin at 5 p.m. and the regular meeting … more
It is hard to remember the way things were just a year ago. (Clockwise from top right) The Rock Island Bloomers planted two stubby climbing rose bushes at the newly installed arbor in Legion Park. The roses now reach the top of the sides and should arch over the structure next year. a bold mural has now transformed this white wall of the former MFA Feed Store. the old Schmidt house was nearly hidden from view by a wall of brush. Playground equipment was installed at City Park by a group of volunteers. Pine Street was resurfaced completing the city’s plan to resurface all streets. A Hiking trail was blazed at City Park and has now been completely rocked and packed.
2025: What a year it was for Gerald
After reviewing the progress made in 2025, few can deny that Gerald is booming. The year began quietly enough with dreamers dreaming and planners planning. Dreams and plans don’t always come to … more
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2025: What a year it was for Gerald
After reviewing the progress made in 2025, few can deny that Gerald is booming. The year began quietly enough with dreamers dreaming and planners planning. Dreams and plans don’t always come to … more
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Lynn Chastain, Linda Meyer and Debbie Weiler (photo far right) discuss placement of tables and chairs for the Gerald Senior Center. Patti Northrup (above), Tricia Reel, Betty Vogt, Debbie and Steve Weiler and Linda Meyer crowd into the kitchen to begin washing all silverware and serving dishes that have been packed away since the center closed in 2020.
Board prepares for Thursday’s opening of the Gerald Senior Center
Board members of the Gerald Senior Center Corporation spent Monday morning getting things ready for the center’s reopening. After being closed for nearly six years, a grand opening is planned for … more
Forms for the foundation of the new Rock Island Visitors Center (above) were put in place last Thursday. Piers for the foundation had been poured earlier in the week. It is hoped to complete the foundation in the next week or two, weather permitting. Framing for the building will begin next spring. The visitors center is being built by The Gerald Development Association with solicited donations from the public.
Construction of GDA’s new Visitors Center underway
Last week saw the beginning of the construction for the Rock Island Visitors Center. Plans include the building hosting The Rock Island Train Museum. The visitors center is a project of the Gerald … more
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Area residents injured in head-on crash Monday evening on U.S. 50 east of Gerald
Five people were injured Monday evening when a motorist from Warsaw, Mo., crossed over the centerline on U.S. 50 west of Route C and struck a Rosebud man’s car head-on in Franklin County. … more
Ray Harvey (above) signs the mural he completed in Gerald May 31. Harvey has since been honored by the Missouri Arts Council.
Missouri Arts Council announces 2026 Missouri Arts Awards honorees
St. Louis —   The Missouri Arts Council has chosen the recipients of the 2026 Missouri Arts Awards, the state’s highest honor in the arts. The 2026 Missouri Arts Awards … more
(Above)Rock Island Bloomers Terese Licavoli and Sue Altemeyer seek advice from Rodney Angell on how to repair the Veterans Memorial in Legion Park.
Long needed repairs at Veterans Memorial set to begin with eye to 2026 completion
The Veterans Memorial in Legion Park is crumbling to pieces. The Rock Island Bloomers have taken on the challenge of getting it repaired. The memorial was built in 2009 by a private group using … more
Larry Fuller, a Marine in Vietnam (above, clockwise from left), Carolyn McCoy, Janet Leesmann, and Vince Bruckerhoff, who served in the Army in Vietnam and Korea, all traveled from Washington on Sunday to enjoy a Veterans Appreciation Dinner at the Gerald Lions Hall. They were joined by three veterans from Owensville, Kris Bayles and Teresa Bayless, both with the U.S. Army and Randy Fuller (a cousin of Larry) who served in the U. S. Air Force. A second Veterans celebration was held at the Gerald Elementary School Tuesday morning. Veterans were greeted by red, white and blue decorations (right) in the hallway that leads to the school cafeteria. They were treated to donuts and drinks as they watched a pre-recorded video (below) of students singing patriotic songs. The school’s Veterans Program is normally held in the gymnasium which is undergoing a renovation this year. Only students who had a veteran in attendance were allowed to attend the program due to limited space.
Gerald holds two veteran celebrations
Sunday afternoon, the Gerald Lions Club served a free meal to local veterans in an early observance of Veterans Day. Around 80 veterans responded they would attend. A short program and a delicious … more
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
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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
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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
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