| Join us for meetings ~ contact Secretary Shirley Malan for details. |
| 2011 CALENDAR | | WHEN/WHERE | HAPPENING |
| February 18, 2012 | Next Meeting: NOTE: Call first. Meetings are subject to cancellation. Friends of Miami, Inc. ~ 9:30 AM at the Museum. Homecoming 2012 (June 10), 2011 medallion, MOSGA grant funds, Buckner grant funds and match, building repair bids and work, general and collaborative fundraising, general budget issues are on the agenda. |
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| NEWS |
| Global Ag Symposium set for January 26, story in The Marshall-Democrat News, 1/20/12 | Friends of Miami member Mendell Elson to be a panelist on Precision Farming |
| Stamp Out: USPS delay provides brief reprieve for local post offices, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 12/16/11 | Kudos to Friends of Miami Secretary and former Miami postmistress Shirley Malan! |
| Miami students vocalize holiday cheer, story by Sarah Reed in The Marshall-Democrat News, 12/7/11 |
| 2 Miami residents hurt when vehicle hits deer, story by Eric Crump, Editor, in The Marshall-Democrat News, 12/2/11 |
| Miami Post Office receives proposal for closure, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/28/11 |
| Grant application deadline looms for tourism funds, story by Sarah Reed in The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/27/11 |
| State, federal officials visit Saline County to observe flood damage, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/17/11 |
| 6-man team leads Missouri River 340 at Miami checkpoint, story by Eric Crump, Editor, in The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/11/11 -- MORE |
| Malta Bend and Miami fear stamp out, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/4/11 |
| USPS notifies Arrow Rock Post Office of proposal to close, story by Eric Crump, Editor, in The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/4/11 |
| As Big Muddy recedes, farmers assess damage to land, levees, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/4/11 |
| Former Miami postmaster signs up to keep local PO open, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/28/11 |
| Corn harvest begins in county, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/16/11 |
| Residents fear loss of local post offices could doom towns, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/8/11 |
| USPS holds public meeting on status of Blackburn Post Office, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/7/11 |
| Four local post offices evaluated for closure, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 8/4/11 |
| Area farmers, levee managers frustrated with Corps of Engineers, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 8/2/11 |
| Flood levels begin to ease but local levees continue to take a beating from Missouri River, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 8/1/11 |
| Guard soldiers pitch in to address sand boil problem, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 7/19/11 |
| Area levee districts using automatic sandbagging machine, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 7/5/11 |
| Flooding causes road closures, story by Maggie Menderski in The Marshall-Democrat News, 7/5/11 |
| Waverly teen drowns Friday in Miami bottoms area, story by Eric Crump in The Marshall-Democrat News, 7/2/11 -- Obituary |
| Winners announced from Miami Independence Day activities, story by Sarah Reed in The Marshall-Democrat News, 7/2/11 |
| Cleaver spends time at area farms and businesses, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 6/30/11 |
| Farmers watch swollen river and seep water as Corps releases more water, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 6/23/11 |
| Rural fire association and Miami council discuss fire protection issue, story by Sarah Reed in The Marshall-Democrat News, 6/14/11 |
| Forecast includes chance for record Missouri River crests, story by Eric Crump in The Marshall-Democrat News, 6/7/11 |
| Farmers keep a wary eye on the Mighty Missouri river, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 6/6/11 |
| Unpaid bills prompt Marshall to suspend Miami fire protection, story by Sarah Reed in The Marshall-Democrat News, 6/2/11 |
| Kayla Elson is candidate for Saline County BBQ Junior Fair Queen, story in The Marshall-Democrat News, 5/25/11 |
| Merrah Harris won the 2011 school essay contest with her Native American Essay and was awarded $50, a certificate and a year's membership to the Friends of Miami by President Elson at the 8th grade graduation ceremonies. Seven other contest participants -- Daniel Arends, Jocelyn Becker, Breanna Martens, Spencer Peel, Zach Petzoldt, Dawson Taylor and Joseph Ullrich -- were awarded $5.00 each and a year's membership. Native Americans in the Miami area was the topic this year and Civil War history in Miami is the topic for 2012. |
| Davis works several jobs as part of SAE, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 5/16/11 |
| Agriculture Towns Looking to Regenerate Prosperous Past, story by Nick Berry on KOMU.com in Columbia, 5/10/11 |
| Junkyard Dispute Leaves Miami Powerless, story by Nick Berry on KOMU.com in Columbia, 5/9/11 ~ Video |
| Students get hands-on for Miami Science Fair, story by Sarah Reed in The Marshall-Democrat News, 3/8/11 |
| Miami family loses almost everything in fire, story by Patrick Nolan in The Marshall-Democrat News, 12/17/10. Donations needed. |
| Dorothy Clements is among Century Farm owners honored, story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 11/4/10 |
| River race features 'dragon boat', story in The Marshall-Democrat News, 8/25/10 |
| The George Neal Jackson farm, a tract of more than 400 acres three miles east of Miami, has always played a very important part in the life of Betty Stone and her family members. Story by Marcia Gorrell in The Marshall-Democrat News, 1/12/10 |
| On Sunday, December 13, after church, enjoy the community dinner at the community center sponsored by the City of Miami. Bring a dish to share. |
| Miami City Council accepts resignation of city clerk, bid for snow removal, story in The Marshall-Democrat News, 11/18/09 |
| Missouri River 340 racers find hospitality in Miami, story in The Marshall-Democrat News, 8/6/09 |
| Corn husking: Nichole Davis wins top honors in pie contest, story in The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/29/08 |
| Clyde and Martha Ann Leimkuehler celebrate 50th anniversary, The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/12/08 |
| Miami School library receives 'We the People' grant, story in The Marshall-Democrat News, 6/18/08 |
McDaniel Memorial Bridge Repair:- The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/15/05
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/21/05
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 12/31/07
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 1/9/08
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 1/16/08
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 1/30/08
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 3/14/08
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 3/5/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 7/28/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 7/31/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 8/27/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/23/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 9/25/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/5/09 | Groundbreaking Video
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/20/09
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- October 26, 2009 from Macon MO: Miami Bridge Implosion Scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27 -- Event to be held at 8 a.m.
A brilliant boom and cascading lights will once again reflect off the Missouri River as demolition begins on the Miami River Bridge on Tuesday, October 27, at 8:00 a.m.
Explosive charges will be strategically placed along sections of the bridge to maximize clearance of the steel structure without damaging the concrete piers. The piers will be used to support the new bridge once constructed.
The implosion can be viewed from the public river access area near the bridge. Two subsequent implosions will take place over the coming weeks.
The Miami River Bridge project calls for a partial replacement of the bridge. The overhead truss will be removed along with all the current decking and girders. When completed, the bridge will have new decking and girders and be 26-feet wide (11-foot lanes with 2-foot shoulders). The life expectancy of the new bridge is 50-plus years.
Last year, explosive charges were used successfully in the demolition of the Glasgow River Bridge, which was a project nearly identical to the Miami Bridge project. That project has since been completed.
For more information, contact the MoDOT District 2 Customer Service Center toll-free at 1.888.ASK MoDOT (275.6636) 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or visit the project's website at Miami Bridge Project.
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- The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/27/09 | Bridge Demolition Begins
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/30/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 11/3/09
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 11/5/09 | Final Implosion scheduled for 11/11
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 11/11/09
- MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2 pm, South End of the "new" McDaniel Memorial Bridge. Reception following ceremony hosted by the Friends at the Miami Community Center. Friends' Museum will be open. Bridge will officially re-open at 3 pm.
- The Marshall-Democrat News, 10/4/10 | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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- Missouri Transportation Department:
Miami Bridge Project with OxBlue Construction Company Camera | Updated Photos, 5/19/2010 -
- HistoricBridges.org
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