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Cuba, MO may only have a population of 3400 and have the smallest WalMart in the U.S., but we’ve got some big stuff too. And people with big ideas. Maybe not big like the Willis building in Chicago or the Empire State Building in New York, but big. Here are some examples: The Fanning Outpost [...] Even though we face some serious issues and the drought is raging, Cuba, Missouri is still a spot where we can pause for some fun. It may a special event, a short pause in the work day, or events that are brought to us by Route 66 or by scenic Hwy. 19, both of which [...] Although it was never certified as such, The Midway Restaurant has long been a historic landmark on Route 66. The large white building at the intersection of Route 66 and Highway 19 in Cuba, Missouri was a local meeting place and restaurant, a haven for travelers, and a community center of its time. A local [...] If you want a little history with your Christmas, be sure to make the Crawford County History Museum on Smith Street a stop in December. Among their usual displays and artifacts they are featuring the following: *10 themed Christmas trees with a historic or cultural significance *Pat Cookson’s award winning fireplace screen *Ben Brown’s White [...] Cuba, Missouri: On August 20-21, the Wagon Wheel Motel celebrated its 75th Anniversary of serving guests on Route 66. Many friends, guests, and family of Connie Echols, who bought the motel in 2009, came by to join in the Bonnie and Clyde-themed weekend. that highlighted the motel’s restoriation. The old cafe building, gas station, and cottages [...] The Cuba, Missouri Municipal Pool at 500 Belden Avenue is an asset to the community and provides some wonderful summer memories for the kids of Cuba. The Public Works Department has been keeping the pool grounds and nearby park mowed and looking good. There are also two basketball courts nearby for some games of round ball. [...] Sometimes it’s good to get away from home to get a new perspective and find some new ideas. When I travel, I usually have Cuba in mind and think of how a park, planting, or feature would fly in Cuba. Often Cuba, Missouri comes out ahead in my thinking, or I may gain some good [...] Viva Cuba’s Chair-i-table Auction of artist designed chairs, tables, benches, and stools provide an annual event to put a little style and whimsy into your home. This year is no exception. This event on May 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cuba will be held during the Route 66 Mural City Party. Silent [...] Missouri artist Ray Harvey‘s latest piece is not a canvas or one of his outstanding murals. Harvey has painted this vintage lawn chair, which will be presented for bidding at Viva Cuba’s annual silent Chair-i-table Auction, on May 14 at the Route 66 Mural City Party at the KC Hall in Cuba, Missouri. The chair is [...] Mother Theresa said, We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” On Earth Day we can think of that philosophy in relation to our part of the planet. We can do small things greatly. *This week’s Cuba Free Press contained an editorial by publisher Rob Viehman with many ideas for practices [...] |
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