Vandalia History

Posted on May 23, 2024 at 8:35 pm

It is not a tale of dates, data and events. It is a tale of the human experience… CITY HISTORY THE 1800S The Vision…
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Vandalia gears up for Sesquicentennial celebrations

As Vandalia, Mo., approaches its 150th anniversary the city is abuzz Read more

Rural Morris Foundation to donate to the Vandalia Area Historical Society

By Rennie Davis VANDALIA—Paul Ray with the Vandalia Area Historical Society Read more

Henderson debated edict aimed at barring Trump from ballot

By Brent Engel Contributing writer A Pike County legislator took an Read more

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Town’s forefathers contemplated Vandalia’s growth

Posted on July 18, 2024 at 5:57 pm

In the 1898 Vandalia Mail and Express printed the article, “How to Double the Population of Vandalia.” The article featured various city leaders and
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Vandalia’s Summer Palooza: A day of fun, food, and community spirit

By Brandie Gay The annual Summer Palooza was held on July Read more

4th Annual Tom Cullwell Memorial Tractor Pull brings strong competition

The Fourth Annual Tom Cullwell Tractor and Truck Pull came roaring Read more

It’s the music that matters

Back 40 Bluegrass Festival fills the air with song By Stan Read more

Athletes of the Week

Posted on July 11, 2024 at 5:14 pm

By Brandie Gay Vandalia Little League wants to spotlight their Little League team known as Vandalia Historic. Sponsored by the Vandalia Historical Society. The
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Athletes of the Week

By Brandie Gay Vandalia Little League wants to spotlight their Little Read more

4th Annual Tom Cullwell Memorial Tractor Pull brings strong competition

The Fourth Annual Tom Cullwell Tractor and Truck Pull came roaring Read more

Jace Gay finishes 2nd behind NASCAR’s Ken Schrader

By Brandie Gay Moberly, Mo.—Under the bright lights of Moberly Motorsports Read more

Rooted in Resilience: The 4-H journey in rural Missouri

Posted on July 25, 2024 at 8:04 pm

By Brandie Gay In the heart of rural Missouri, where cornfields and beanfields stretch to the horizon and community bonds run deep, there exists
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Vandalia’s 2nd Annual Back to School Fair coming Aug. 3

By Brandie Gay The back-to-school fair is more than just a Read more

McCurdy’s earn honors at the Ralls County 4-H Fair

By Brandie Gay Makayla and Austin McCurdy exhibited their indoor projects Read more

MFA Oil Foundation gifts Van-Far’s Special Education Department

By Brandie Gay The MFA Foundation, known for its commitment to Read more

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Vandalia: A community of compassion

Posted on July 25, 2024 at 7:56 pm

By Brandie Gay Recently, the City of Vandalia received a prestigious honor from the Best Friends Network, a nationwide coalition of shelters, rescue groups,
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Vandalia’s Summer Palooza: A day of fun, food, and community spirit

By Brandie Gay The annual Summer Palooza was held on July Read more

4th Annual Tom Cullwell Memorial Tractor Pull brings strong competition

The Fourth Annual Tom Cullwell Tractor and Truck Pull came roaring Read more

New Miss Missouri’s Teen crowned

MEXICO, Mo.—The 15th Miss Missouri’s Teen is Bridget Caldwell of Florissant. After Read more

Rooted in Resilience: The 4-H journey in rural Missouri

Posted on July 25, 2024 at 8:04 pm

By Brandie Gay In the heart of rural Missouri, where cornfields and beanfields stretch to the horizon and community bonds run deep, there exists
Read more of this story

Vandalia: A community of compassion

By Brandie Gay Recently, the City of Vandalia received a prestigious Read more

Vandalia’s 2nd Annual Back to School Fair coming Aug. 3

By Brandie Gay The back-to-school fair is more than just a Read more

Town’s forefathers contemplated Vandalia’s growth

In the 1898 Vandalia Mail and Express printed the article, “How Read more