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Cuba, Missouri: Viva Cuba sponsored the 2011 Cemetery Tour that brought characters from the town’s past to share their stories. Trolley riders boarded at the Recklein Commons area and rode to Kinder Cemetery, on the west edge of Cuba where they heard echoes from the past. Colorful characters, some humorous, some sad, boarded the trolley and told [...] Halloween and Harvest in the Route 66 Mural City Cuba, Missouri: We are a supporter of the Shop Local idea, and we also like it when our Cuba businesses take the initiative to stand out and create a welcoming appearance. Whether it was Halloween or Harvest decor, these business locations caught our eye this week. [...] The Veterans Memorial on N. Smith Street in Cuba, Missouri was erected in 2008 in time for a Veterans Day dedication. The story of the two brothers Phil and W.D. Mullen whose dedication to their brother Cliff sparked the creation of the memorial can be read here. It’s a powerful story. Each Veterans Day since then, the [...] It’s a quiet and peaceful scene now on N. Smith Street in the historic Recklein Commons area. But on Saturday and Sunday October 15-16, the area will be transformed with tents, stands, activities, music, a trolley, and a lot of fun. The saying “It takes a village” is certainly true as it takes many organizations [...] When the Truman mural was painted on the side of the Roberts-Judson Lumber Company, it depicted the visit of Harry Truman to Cuba. At the time, the 4-H organization was celebrating its 100th anniversary, so Viva Cuba decided it was important to make the 4-H presence visible in the mural; therefore, the 4-H banners were [...] |
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