A group of Cuba area investors is breathing new life into an old livestock processing plant and they’ve been getting a little help from the state of Missouri. Earlier this month, Cuba Processing Plant, LLC, which is doing business as Oak Hill Meats and Processing, was awarded a $45,540 grant from the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA).
American Precision Die Casting, of Cuba, has announced the company has been invited to be showcased on National Television in an upcoming production called “Manufacturing Marvels” featuring an aluminum die-casting company.
A Cuba restaurant will be hosting a Tip A Cop event to raise money for Special Olympics on Thursday, February 18.
During its February 2 meeting, the Cuba City Council approved a motion to hire two police officers. A discussion was also held about raising the starting pay for the Police Department so it would be more competitive with other area agencies when trying to fill vacancies.
The city of Cuba and Crawford Electric Cooperative have both issued electrical usage alerts in the wake of the extreme winter weather that is gripping the area. Both are urging citizens to save power until the cold snap is over.