The James Memorial Public Library (JMPL) is seeing more normal operations after several closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic and changing over to a new checkout system through Missouri Evergreen this past summer. The facility is now looking ahead to bringing back patrons to enjoy all the library offers.
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Kayak winner announced
Here’s an update on what the St. James Kiwanis Club has been up to and what is planned for the future.
Engineering students study projects throughout St. James
Students from the Missouri University of Science and Technology project management class are currently studying several projects throughout St. James, with a goal of developing engineering studies and information on how they could be developed in the future. Students have been broken into teams, with each assigned a project, with their findings to be presented later this year.
Chamber selling flags for Warrior’s Honor Walk
The St. James Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Warrior’s Honor Walk in honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11 and is selling American flags for the event. Each flag will have the name of a veteran and will be posted around the walking trail at the Tourist Information Center.
District pleased with current COVID numbers
During the September 15 meeting of the St. James Board of Education, discussion was held on the current state of active COVID-19 cases in the district. The board and administrators were pleased with the current state of the district, with cases well below the need for concern of any changes in the Return to Learn Plan.