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Register now for Indoor Horseshoe League

08/31/2021

The 44th annual Indoor Horseshoe League sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation League starts Sunday, Sept. 19. Registration for the league continues through Sept. 13. Games are played starting at 2 p.m. Sundays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The cost is $40 for…

Family Nature Program

08/30/2021

A family nature program called “What’s the Buzz?” explores how insects are preparing for winter. The program will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Becky’s Garden, which is the pollinator garden at Cardiff Hill Overlook, the park in the middle of the steps…

Night Hikes in September

08/30/2021

As the leaves start to turn colors, Sodalis Nature Preserve is the perfect place to see plants, trees, wildlife and of course the bats. There will be two opportunities in September to take part in Night Hikes through Sodalis Nature Preserve. 6:30 p.m. Friday,…

Family Nature Program

08/30/2021

As summer turns into fall, children might be learning about migrations occurring all around them. A family nature program called “Mysterious Migrations” will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at Riverview Park Shelter No. 2, by the first overlook in the park. The children’s…

Fall/Winter hours for Rec Center

08/30/2021

The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be closed Thursday, Sept. 2 for maintenance and Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day. Fall/Winter hours for the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center begin Sept. 7. Monday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Senior Dance noon to 3…

Vintage Base Ball game coming up

08/26/2021

Spectators can enjoy base ball in its purest form through a Vintage Base Ball Game during the Steampunk Festival in Hannibal. The Hannibal Nationals will play the Springfield Long Nine at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 at the Norfolk & Southern Multi-Sports Park at…

Night Hike August 27th

08/25/2021

Dry weather is in the forecast for Friday’s night hike and anyone who had scheduled to attend the recently canceled hike is welcome to attend. The Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. The last night hike, which…

Big Dirt Dig is Today

08/21/2021

The Big Dirt Dig starts at 9 a.m. and children will have something to dig for, thanks to members of the Hannibal Street Department. Assistant Director Mike McHargue said his maintenance personnel pitched in and purchased more than 25 Matchbox cars, trucks and tractors…

Crews cleaning up storm damage

08/20/2021

Hannibal crews from the Parks and Streets departments continue to clean up debris and make repairs from the Aug. 12 storm. The Yard Waste Lot will be located on the soccer fields at the Norfolk & Southern Multi-Sports Park on Seventh Street for a…

Free Basketball Clinic

08/18/2021

Hannibal basketball aficionados are promoting the sport by offering free instruction and coaching. Caleb Gosney said they want to encourage young players to develop their skills. A free basketball clinic called September Jam, starts Sept. 12 at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation courts at…

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