Russellville Parks and Rec

Drive by Railroad Park to see the beautiful Gold Star Memorial. Only 1 of 4 in the State of Missouri unveiled earlier today. We purposely didn't post a picture close up...just to give you an opportunity to see this beautiful memorial firsthand. Thank you to all those who donated to this beautiful #Goldstar Memorial honoring and remembering our Veterans who paid the ultimate sacrafice and their families. Also a special thank you to the coordinators of today's event Jeremy Amick and Dana Frisby, Capital Garden Club, Honored Guest Speakers, City of Russellville, American Legion Riders, VFW, Post 5 and thr many who attended. Come back downtown Russellville tonight to enjoy a Street Dance and make a donation for Central Missouri Honor Flight.

Several months of planning culminates today with the dedication of the Gold Star Memorial in Railroad Park across from City Hall in Russellville at 2 p.m. today.... This memorial represents scores of young lives who died in service to the nation and will serve as a point of reflection for the community. In addition to a number of interesting speakers, the VFW Post 1003 and American Legion Riders are also supporting this patriotic ceremony. Donations will be accepted for the Central Missouri Honor Flight and Navy veteran Dana Frisby will be providing a free pulled pork sandwich meal while supplies last. The address for City Hall is 13203 Railroad Avenue, Russellville, Missouri. As a reminder, this is an outdoor event and the public is welcome to attend.

Join us Saturday, October 10th at 2 p.m. Downtown Russellville for the dedication ceremony of the Gold Star Memorial to be held in Railroad Park. This outdoor patriotic event has some very special people in attendance in addition to our Honoray Guests Local Gold Star Familes we welcome Major General Hank Stratman, Gunnery Sergeant Bryce Lockwood USMC (ret), Post 5 American Legion Riders, Capital Garden Club, Master of Cermonies, Local Author Veteran Jeremy Amick, VFW Post ...1003, City of Russellville Alderman and Nicole Slusser (VFW). Local pitmaster and Alderman, Dana Frisby will be serving free BBQ meals after the event (limited supply/donations accepted). Seating limited. However, there will be plenty of room for guests to spread out. Feel free to stand or bring your own chair to this event. All in attendance are asked to please practice social distancing.

2019 AgriLeaders Winning Announcement The votes have been calculated and we have our winners. Best of Show: Kenny Hagenhoff... Best Farm Equipment: Ron Gordon Best Use of Lights: The Farris Family We will be contacting those participants who won individually to claim their trophy. Thank You to all that voted! We had some really close races this year for the competition.

Three separate posts, three trophies to give out. Please share and vote. Thank you