🌱 Why Mexico is digging Lakeview Lake deeper during culvert work
Mexico, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Mexico! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Mexico is digging Lakeview Lake deeper during culvert work
- How you can help keep downtown Mexico’s planters blooming
- How Mexico’s Lady Bulldogs kept softball camp swinging despite the rain
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Decreasing clouds and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Mexico to deepen Lakeview Lake during culvert project (mexicoledger.com) — Lakeview Lake in Mexico is being deepened while the city finishes its culvert replacement, aiming for five feet of depth to cut algae and improve fishing. The $100,000 dredging ties into broader stormwater upgrades, ARPA-funded projects, and reuse of excavated dirt for the Audrain Medical Center demolition. City officials say residents should notice stormwater improvements by the end of August. 
2. Local businesses help Mainstreet flourish (mexicoledger.com) — Downtown Mexico’s square is brighter thanks to 14 Mainstreet Mexico planters, now filled with red, white and blue flowers funded by the Edmonston Foundation and Central Bank of Mexico. The Mainstreet Design committee hopes to keep planting twice a year and is asking residents and businesses for donations and watering help to sustain this visible improvement around local shops and offices.
3. Mexico softball youth camp not washed out (mexicoledger.com) — Young softball players from Mexico gathered at the Mexico Sports Complex for a youth camp that pushed ahead indoors despite Friday’s rain. Led by head coach Hanna Jones and the Lady Bulldogs, the camp focused on sharing high school drills, building coaching skills among older players, and strengthening community support for making this an annual Mexico tradition.
4. WIC services in Vandalia will move to a new building next Thursday (krcgtv.com) — Families in Mexico can continue accessing WIC services at 1130 S. Elmwood Drive, while Vandalia’s WIC office moves to a new building opening August 13. The program offers income-eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children nutritious food, health screenings, and breastfeeding support. Check eligibility based on income and nutritional risk before applying.
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Chronicles of Yarnia →
Mexico Audrain County Library, 305 W Jackson St, Mexico
10:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Mexico 59 Board of Education Meeting
Mexico School District #59 Mexico, MO 65265
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SONGWRITER NIGHT - CLINT DANIELS AND WYNN VARBLE →
Reclaimed Stage, 304 E Railroad St, Centralia
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Fall Sports Parent Meeting
North Callaway Co. R-i Kingdom City, MO 65262
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2028 Class Meeting @ HS Library
North Callaway Co. R-i Kingdom City, MO 65262
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Marching Band Camo
North Callaway Co. R-i Kingdom City, MO 65262
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New Teacher PD days
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Marching Band Camp
North Callaway Co. R-i Kingdom City, MO 65262
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AD Meeting @ Montgomery
North Callaway Co. R-i Kingdom City, MO 65262
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Adult Craft & Hobby Time →
Callaway County Public Library, 710 Court St, Fulton
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Fall Sports Meet the Panthers Night
Centralia High Centralia, MO 65240
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Booster Club Golf Tournament @ Arthur Hills
North Callaway Co. R-i Kingdom City, MO 65262
Saturday August 8
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Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Mexico. Apply here.
- Murphy USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Mexico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mexico here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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