By Lori Malcolm on behalf of Viva Cuba
A volunteer fire department is at the heart of every rural community. Here in Cuba, brave and heroic residents give their time to protect and serve the community. Local frontline firefighters put out fires, respond to vehicle accidents, provide search and rescue support, and deal with hazardous situations all on their own time. Their reward is simple, lives and property saved.
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.