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Employees earn Spotlight Award
Norah Bryant and Kaley Cowden have been named Summer Spotlight Employees of the Week. The Hannibal Aquatic Center director Jenna McDonald said they both have gone above and beyond in their job duties, deep cleaning the concessions stand and helping out during busy days….
Fund established in memory of longtime Aquatics director
Relatives of Ronny Ferrel have established a fund to pay for swim lessons at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Ferrel, who worked at the Hannibal Aquatic Center for more than 55 years, passed away June 3, 2023. Camilla Ferrel, Ronny’s cousin, said swim lessons were…
Christmas in July
Sunday, July 9 is Christmas in July Day at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Children 5-17 who bring in an unwrapped new toy for the Toys for Tots program gets in free at the pool, which is open 1 to 6 p.m. Toys for Tots…
Kaylor earns Spotlight Employee of the Week honor
Lifeguard Braden Kaylor has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special award each week. Kaylor is a sophomore…
Cardboard Boat winners announced
Although not all the boats were shipshape by the end, all hands were on deck at the Cardboard Boat Races at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Jenna McDonald, aquatics director at the Hannibal Aquatic Center, said the lifeguards and staff made sure all the participants…
Night hike planned July 14
Sodalis Nature Preserve provides a habitat for a variety of animals along with several different species of bats. Habitats will be the focus of the Night Hike in July. The Night Hike will be 7:30 p.m. July 14 at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Representatives from…
Pickleball courts to be ready next week
The pickleball courts in Huckleberry Park will be ready for play next week, now that painting has been finished. The project began in April, with demolition of the old tennis courts, re-asphalting, surfacing, painting and sealing the courts, along with building new poles, nets…
Cardboard Boat Races Saturday
It’s a-boat time to sail-ebrate at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The weather forecast is perfect for the Cardboard Boat Races Saturday, June 24. Boat check-in is 10 a.m. with the first launch at 11 a.m. Jenna McDonald, aquatics director, encouraged spectators to come and…
Wednesday is Go Skateboarding Day
Wednesday, June 21 is Go Skateboarding Day so it’s the perfect opportunity to try skateboarding at the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park. It’s a day that promotes the positive aspects of skateboarding, including creativity, community, and healthy physical activity, Paula Epker, manager of the…
Aliviah Williams earns Spotlight title
Lifeguard Aliviah Williams has earned the Summer Spotlight Employee of the Week award at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Hannibal Parks & Recreation is paying tribute to employees at the Aquatic Center this summer with a special award each week. Williams attends Columbia College…
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