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Local History Archives - April 2021

Unexpected Waterway

Published April 23, 2021 Submitted by: Renee

In 1958, an unknown waterway was found during the building of the municipal parking lot at Campbell and McDaniel. The channel was covered with structural steel to insure that it would support the weight of cars.

Carrie Nation speaks at Drury

Published April 2, 2021 Submitted by: Renee

Saloons and spiritualism were spoken about by Carrie Nation on the campus of Drury College in 1901.

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