A West Washington “Small art” Project completed
Where there was once blight, there is now whimsical art that makes Cuba, Missouri just a little more special.
Historic dog causes Route 66 crash in 1933
In honor of National Dog Day, the blog will recount a story (actually side-by-side stories) from the 1933 Cuba Review involving a historic dog that belonged to Justice of the Peace Colonel W.H. Sweetin'. The story involves many dramatic elements: politics, car crashes, a half-vicious dog, and children (one with a hard head) and an element of humor.
Beau knows and he says go
Cuba, MO Animal Control needs our help with donations, adoptions, and foster homes. And you can support events that support Animal Control's efforts. like the one at Belmont Winery on August 10. Beau doesn't want to go back to Animal Control, but he supports their efforts. Beau says go.
Linnea Sanazaro adds sizzle to 2013 Crawford County Fair
Linnea Sanazaro who graduated from Cuba High School and then traveled to Los Angeles to study singing, dancing, and acting and to perfect her pop music act will be opening for the Saturday night headliner on Saturday, July 13th at 8:00 pm. So Cuba's hometown girl Linnea will be taking the big stage at 8:00 pm to warm up the audience for Joe Nichols. With her high energy dancing and singing, the stage will sizzle.
Annual inspection in the historic mural district of Cuba, MO
Viva Cuba members conduct an annual mural inspection to report the condition and recommendations of repairs for each mural, as well as to assess the general upkeep of each site. This allows Viva Cuba to detect any changes and address problems and deterioration before major unsightly and, perhaps irreparable, damage occurs. At least that's the plan. Occasionally, because of weather or structural conditions, problems arise suddenly to require attention.
Cuba kids learn local history on 2013 Yellow School Bus Tour
Cuba, MO: With the school year winding down, the fourth grade students finished the year with Missouri History Month and one of Viva Cuba members' favorite activities, The Yellow School Bus Tour of Cuba's murals.