Homecoming Spirit Week Kicks Off Across District Hallways
Festus, MO · September 28, 2026
After a weekend of crisp fall sunshine, Monday brings a fresh rhythm back to town with council doors opening tonight and hallway spirit themes rolling all week.
The Lead
Festus City Council gathers tonight at 711 West Main Street for its annual public hearing on the 2026 property tax levy, starting promptly at 5:50 p.m. before rolling into the regular 6:00 p.m. business session. State law mandates this yearly forum under Revised Statutes of Missouri Chapter 67, giving property owners a direct opportunity to review proposed rates for municipal services, general city operations, and park upkeep before any official vote takes place. For homeowners and commercial property owners alike, these figures set the baseline for winter county tax statements. Once citizens have their say at the podium, council members will review the levy figures, move into their work session docket, and advance the final ordinance during the regular legislative meeting.
Local Pulse
District Launches Annual Homecoming Spirit Week Festivities Schools Students kick off pajama day dress-up themes this morning ahead of Friday night’s conference football showdown.
Plattin Road Trail Expansion Advances South County Parks Work crews continue carving beginner flow routes across wooded ridges to expand recreation options for local families.
Varsity Softball Squad Welcomes Perryville Today Community The Tigers take their home diamond this afternoon looking to extend a strong run against conference rivals.
Today's Outlook
- High 82°F · Low 57°F — Partly cloudy
- Expect comfortable afternoon warmth, making it easy to leave the jacket at home.
What's On Around Town
Today
Varsity Softball vs. Perryville Festus High School Athletic Fields (501 Westwind Dr), 4:30 PM Cheer on the hometown Tigers under comfortable late-afternoon skies.
City Council Tax Levy Public Hearing Festus City Hall (711 W Main St), 5:50 PM · Free Voice your thoughts on upcoming municipal tax rates before leaders vote.
Collage Club Arnold Branch Library (1701 Missouri State Rd), Arnold, 6:00–7:30 PM · Free Bring your creativity to a relaxed evening of cut-paper crafting.
Tomorrow
- Youth Story Time Northwest Branch Library (5680 Missouri PP), High Ridge, 10:00–11:00 AM · Free
- Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Hillsboro Festus High School Gym (501 Westwind Dr), 7:00 PM
Wednesday
- Community Blood Drive Festus Public Library (400 W Main St), 1:00–5:00 PM · Free
- Magic the Gathering Meetup Festus Public Library (400 W Main St), 5:00–7:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Plattin Creek
- Winding south of town before emptying into the Mississippi, this quiet stream holds global fame in geology. In 1904, surveyor E.O. Ulrich named the continent-spanning, 450-million-year-old Plattin Limestone formation directly after the fossil-rich bluffs carved right along its banks.
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