Clinton Mo Tourism

04/25/2025

2025 All American Kayak Classic

What is the All American Kayak Classic? The AAKC is the Midwest’s largest kayak bass fishing tournament and in the top ten of the entire US. We attract anglers from 12 states to complete in the two-day tournament. This tournament has a guaranteed Champions payout of $10,000 with the top 20 winning money based on total angler participation. We are aiming at easily having over 200 anglers at this year’s tournament which creates an exciting opportunity to put your brand/products in front of a captive audience.

Everhart's Outdoor Store is looking for local Sponsorship of the BIG BASS HOURS of the 2025 All American Kayak Classic Tournament on May 2nd and May 3rd, 2025.

Each hour sponsored is $100 and paid directly to the angler that records the biggest bass that hour. Each sponsor will get their business advertised throughout the tournament and on the Hourly Big Bass Flyer displayed during the awards ceremony on May 3th, 2025.

Sponsorships are limited to eighteen spots. Sponsors are also welcome to present their hours at the awards ceremony on May 3th at 5pm.

If you are interested in learning more or what to be a part of the areas largest and best fishing tournament please reach out to Zach Ketner at Everhart’s Outdoor Store at 660-885-4436 or [email protected].

04/25/2025

WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 4.25.25

Congrats to Schreiber Foods for 30 years at their Clinton facility on Nusbaum Place. The Chamber was there on Monday (4.21) to present them some cookies, take some pictures and visit. They also continue to grow. Look for new construction soon!
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We've had people come into the Chamber over the years wanting some item with Clinton on it...either as a souvenir, gift, school project, etc. We've had some items, but never before…magnets. Well, here they are! $5.00 at 200 S. Main St. M-F 8am-4:30pm.
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We are about two months away from Olde Glory Days 2025! The bands, other entertainment, carnival, stage and sound, fireworks, etc...Those contracts were signed last fall, so they are ready to go. We will of course feature the Veteran's Dinner and so many of your favorites from the past, and new items for this year. Mark your calendars for Olde Glory Days 2025, July 3rd-6th and LOOK FOR THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OLDE GLORY DAYS FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/oldeglorydays/
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Last week, we continued our “Featured” segments on the Chamber’s page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, pages, Google searches, etc. and combining them into posts on our page. “Featured with the GCACC”. It gives the viewer a “one-stop shopping experience” for each of our Chamber members. We have a lot of Chamber members so getting every business on our page will take quite a while, but we think it’s well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” Socket Internet and Phone…Clinton Christian Academy…Clinton Country Club…Smith’s Edible Creations…Skaggs Nursery…Clinton Electric Supply…Clinton Flower Shop…Silhouettes by Andrea…Show-Me RV…Clinton Liquor Studio.
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New Growth MO Community Development · Is lack of childcare holding your community back? If you live in Cedar, Henry, Polk, or St. Clair counties, we need your voice! Share your experience to help build a childcare action plan for our region. Surveys are open until April 30—and you could win a $100 gift card!

Parents: Share your challenges and needs
https://bit.ly/parent-survey-about-child-care

Employers: Tell us how child care impacts your workforce
https://bit.ly/employer-survey-about-child-care

Child Care Providers: Share your insights and struggles
https://bit.ly/child-care-providers-survey

Deadline: April 30

Learn more: newgrowthmo.org/post/survey-of-child-care
Your input will shape solutions for better childcare in your community. Let’s make it happen!

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2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week
May 12 – May 17
Transfer Station Free, for Selected Items, for City Residents
The 2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week will be May 12 – May 17. During City Wide Clean Up, the City of Clinton will allow free disposal, for selected items, to encourage residents within the city limits of Clinton to clean-up their properties.
To receive free disposal service at the Transfer Station, for selected items, proof of City residency will be required. Proof of residency can be established by showing a driver’s license, utility bill or property tax receipt. The City reserves the right to limit the number of items for free disposal from a single source. All regular fees will apply if proof of City residency is not provided.
Curbside pick-up will NOT be available during City Wide Clean Up Week.
Transfer Station
The Transfer Station, located at 1305 N. Washington, will be open Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 16, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Saturday, May 17, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
(During City Wide Clean Up Week the Transfer Station will remain open from 12:00 noon - 1:00 PM)
Disposal of the following items is free of charge, to City residents, all six (6) days: boards, appliances, furniture, bulk items, refrigerators (compressors MUST be removed), and air conditioners (MUST have certification that Freon has been removed).
Regular fees apply to domestic/household trash and carpet.
The following items will NOT be accepted: tires, batteries, commercial waste, shingles, liquids, chemicals, hazard materials, concrete, rock, soil, and waste materials from demolition projects.
Compost Site - Extended Hours
The compost and brush site, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1101 S. Vansant, will be open Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 16, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 17, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All regular Compost Site rules will apply. No charge for residential lawn waste, leaves, brush (not over 3” in diameter), and lawn clippings. All plastic bags must be removed.
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Help Wanted? Of course we can do that.
If you are a member of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, remember that we will post your job openings for free on our page. If you post them on your page and we see them, we will share it to our page. However, we're sure we don't always see those posts, so send those openings to us. You can tag us in your post of just email [email protected] or [email protected].
We can also post job openings for non-members as well, but there is a small fee.
For more details, you can also call us at 660-885-8166 or stop by 200 S. Main St.
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Are you needing a meeting space in Clinton? If so, the Chamber of Commerce may be able to help you out. The Chamber of Commerce building at 200 S. Main St. features a conference room with a table and chairs for about ten people, possibly more if needed. The room features a big screen TV with access to Internet, zoom and more, a sink, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and restrooms. This room is available to members of the Clinton Chamber free of charge. It is also available to those that are not members of our Chamber, however there is a fee. The room can be used during business hours from 8am till 4:30pm Monday through Friday. After hours and weekend hours can be discussed. For more information, call, email, or stop by. 660-885-8166, [email protected] or [email protected]. Our Chamber reserves the right to accept or deny meetings.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The NEW Clinton Regional Airport Terminal is almost finished. Your support for this project, and/or the many prior projects that have lead us to this point, is greatly appreciated. The City of Clinton and the Clinton Airport Association will host a Ribbon Cutting & Open House to celebrate the completion of the new facility.
So please SAVE THE DATE and join us for the celebration:
Thursday, May 8th
• 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tour the Terminal and enjoy some light refreshments
• 11:30 AM Ribbon cutting ceremony and comments
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Share and Care for Special People Inc.--Guess what….
We are scheduling groundbreaking at our new property! May 8th at 2pm we will gather to break ground at 820 N. Price Lane. Klassen Construction will begin working diligently on making our dream become a reality. We cannot wait to see our new office building and The Cheryl Craig Learning Center get started! Come out to join us in celebration of this monumental moment for Share and Care for Special People Inc.
Special thanks to all our employees, individuals and families served, our wonderful Board of Directors, and the Craig family.
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32nd Annual
AG-APPRECIATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SPONSOR: CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB
SATURDAY, JULY 19th, 2025
SHOTGUN START—8:30 AM
Format: 4 Person Scramble
Entry Fee $280.00 PER TEAM and includes games
CASH PRIZES PAY BACK 4 places for 2 flights
Over $1800.00 in cash paid out.
*based on 18 teams, subject to change.
SPONSOR YOUR OWN TEAM OF FOUR OR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL BE PAIRED WITH ANOTHER TWOSOME
CONTESTS:
Closest to the Pin
Longest Putt
Most Accurate Drive
Poker Draw
PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Please enter the following team in the Ag-Appreciation Tournament
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Contact golfer:__________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________Phone:______________________
2nd golfer:_________________________3rd golfer:____________________
4th golfer:_________________________
Please enclose check to: GCACC Ag Tournament
Mail to: 200 South Main, Clinton, MO 64735
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
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TO FIND OUT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND CLINTON, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR AT https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/

IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO OUR WEBSITE’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR, JUST EMAIL [email protected]

04/25/2025

Join us at the Beverly Hills mansion of film diva Norma Starr,also known as the Queen of the Silent Scream, for a night of laughs and suspense. What begins as a lively birthday party for Norma ends in her untimely death! Can you help us solve this murder mystery?!

04/25/2025

04/25/2025

04/18/2025

WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 4.18.25

Have a good Good Friday and Easter weekend!

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The official Grand Opening for King’s Appliance on the Downtown Clinton Square was April 12th. The Chamber was there a day early to cut the ribbon, have some cookies and look around. We think you’ll like what you see! Photos from the April 11th visit can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/

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The 37th Annual Clinton Society for Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony was held Wed. evening (4.16) in the Clinton High School Gymnasium.

Academic Excellence celebrates students who have achieved a 3.5 or higher grade point average for the current school year.

The Clinton Alumni Association presented Bill Albin (deceased) with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Presenting the Award was one of Albin’s two daughters, Robin Wells.

This year, students are being honored at CHS and Clinton Christian Academy, including 92 graduating seniors from both schools. There are also 45 seniors at CHS, and three at CCA that achieved Academic Excellence for all four years in high school.

Students are recognized with a medal and a different color ribbon, depending on what year of school they are currently in. Seniors that achieve Academic Excellence all four years receive a larger medal with a gold ribbon. Those ribbons for CHS were presented last night…CCA ribbons will be awarded next month at their end-of-year ceremonies.

This past Monday on the Chamber’s page, from entries received, the Chamber randomly selected our five scholarship winners…four from CHS and one from CCA. Those scholarships are worth $500 each. The four from CHS include SAMUEL BAUGHMAN…CHELSI BERRY…ABIGAIL DUTCHER AND EVAN MANTONYA . THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FROM CCA WAS ARIC WILSON.

To the students, parents, facility and administration, our sponsors of Academic Excellence, and others…we would like to thank these folks for their continued support of the Clinton Chamber’s Academic Excellence program.

Kelly Griffey Photography was taking pictures of last night’s program. She posted those photos on her photography’s page, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063739474446 and we shared those pictures on the Chamber’s page, https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/ .

The Society for Academic Excellence is a cooperative effort of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Clinton School District and Clinton Christian Academy.

This year’s sponsors of Academic Excellence includes:

AA Mechanical Contractors

Adkins Printing

Allen Huff-Public Administrator

American Family Insurance

C Squared Screen Printing & Embroidery

Cason, Edgett, Mahan & Lutjen Law

Central Methodist University

CISC, LLC

Clinton Abstract & Title Co.

Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club

Compass Health Network

Craig and Jessie Thompson

Cummings Men’s Wear

Dalmatia BnB

Dave and Kathy Garnett

Dr. David and Christy Maggi

Dr. Gus S. Wetzel Family Foundation

Evans Pipe and Steel

Fortress Insurance Services

Four Seasons In Home Services

Full Line Lumber Center

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare

Golden Valley Vendors

Groff Dental Studio

Hawthorn Bank

Henry Co. Library

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

James and Vicky Naber

Jim and Becky Raysik

Jim and Sandi Cox

Kenney Farms

Landon Modlin

Mike and Roberta Edgett

Mike Keith Insurance

Mills & Sons Insurance

OakStar Bank

Osage Valley Electric Cooperative

PLZ Corporation

Poague, Wall, Cox & Adams, LLC

Printlynx

Ranger Power

Richard Hendrich

Roger and Virgie Cook

Schreiber Foods-DDN

SecureNet

Share and Care for Special People

Sherman Plumbing and Heating

State Fair Comm. College

State Rep. Jim Kalberloh

Taylor, Nold, Kenney and Mitchell, LLC

The Pediatric Place

Truman Lake Comm. Foundation

Wallace Farms

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Thursday (4.17) was the annual “CHS Senior Class Skip Day”. They may not have been at school that day, but the class of 2025 was all over town helping to clean and beautify Clinton, including inside and outside the Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to these students and Barb, Jerry and the folks from Jerry’s Pest Control for organizing and helping out. Photos on our page.

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We’ve had people come into the Chamber over the years wanting some item with Clinton on it…either as a souvenir, gift, school project, etc. We’ve had some items, but never before…magnets. Well, here they are! $5.00 at 200 S. Main St. M-F 8am-4:30pm.

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We are less than three months away from Olde Glory Days 2025! The bands, other entertainment, carnival, stage and sound, fireworks, etc…Those contracts were signed last fall, so they are ready to go. We will of course feature the Veteran’s Dinner and so many of your favorites from the past, and new items for this year. Mark your calendars for Olde Glory Days 2025, July 3rd-6th and LOOK FOR THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THIS PAST MONDAY ON THE OLDE GLORY DAYS FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/oldeglorydays/

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This week, we continued our “Featured” segments on the Chamber’s page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, pages, Google searches, etc. and combining them into posts on our page. “Featured with the GCACC”. It gives the viewer a “one-stop shopping experience” for each of our Chamber members. We have a lot of Chamber members so getting every business on our page will take quite a while, but we think its well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” CISC…Summers Pharmacy…State Farm Ins…Clifton’s Carpets…Clinton Methodist Church…SFCC-Clinton…Square 109…Clinton Abstract and Title…Clinton Candle Co…Solid Value Contracting.

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2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week

May 12 – May 17

Transfer Station Free, for Selected Items, for City Residents

The 2025 Spring City Wide Clean Up Week will be May 12 – May 17. During City Wide Clean Up, the City of Clinton will allow free disposal, for selected items, to encourage residents within the city limits of Clinton to clean-up their properties.

To receive free disposal service at the Transfer Station, for selected items, proof of City residency will be required. Proof of residency can be established by showing a driver’s license, utility bill or property tax receipt. The City reserves the right to limit the amount of items for free disposal from a single source. All regular fees will apply if proof of City residency is not provided.

Curbside pick-up will NOT be available during City Wide Clean Up Week.

Transfer Station

The Transfer Station, located at 1305 N. Washington, will be open Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 16, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM and Saturday, May 17, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.

(During City Wide Clean Up Week the Transfer Station will remain open from 12:00 noon – 1:00 PM)

Disposal of the following items is free of charge, to City residents, all six (6) days: boards, appliances, furniture, bulk items, refrigerators (compressors MUST be removed), and air conditioners (MUST have certification that Freon has been removed).

Regular fees apply to domestic/household trash and carpet.

The following items will NOT be accepted: tires, batteries, commercial waste, shingles, liquids, chemicals, hazard materials, concrete, rock, soil, and waste materials from demolition projects.

Compost Site – Extended Hours

The compost and brush site, located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1101 S. Vansant, will be open Monday, May 12 – Friday, May 16, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday, May 17, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All regular Compost Site rules will apply. No charge for residential lawn waste, leaves, brush (not over 3” in diameter), and lawn clippings. All plastic bags must be removed.

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Missouri SBDC · The Missouri SBDC is more than just business advisors—we’re a growth partner for Missouri entrepreneurs.

We help businesses: Analyze markets to find opportunities…Understand financials & secure funding

Build strategies for sustainable success. In 2024, we supported 10,422 clients and training attendees and helped drive $330.7M in increased sales! https://ow.ly/HKBu50VkIgN

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Help Wanted? Of course we can do that.

If you are a member of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, remember that we will post your job openings for free on our page. If you post them on your page and we see them, we will share it to our page. However, we’re sure we don’t always see those posts, so send those openings to us. You can tag us in your post of just email [email protected] or [email protected].

We can also post job openings for non-members as well, but there is a small fee.

For more details, you can also call us at 660-885-8166 or stop by 200 S. Main St.

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Are you needing a meeting space in Clinton? If so, the Chamber of Commerce may be able to help you out. The Chamber of Commerce building at 200 S. Main St. features a conference room with a table and chairs for about ten people, possibly more if needed. The room features a big screen TV with access to Internet, zoom and more, a sink, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and restrooms. This room is available to members of the Clinton Chamber free of charge. It is also available to those that are not members of our Chamber, however there is a fee. The room can be used during business hours from 8am till 4:30pm Monday through Friday. After hours and weekend hours can be discussed. For more information, call, email, or stop by. 660-885-8166, [email protected] or [email protected]. Our Chamber reserves the right to accept or deny meetings.

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32nd Annual

AG-APPRECIATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

SPONSOR: CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB

SATURDAY, JULY 19th, 2025

SHOTGUN START—8:30 AM

Format: 4 Person Scramble

Entry Fee $280.00 PER TEAM and includes games

CASH PRIZES PAY BACK 4 places for 2 flights

Over $1800.00 in cash paid out.

*based on 18 teams, subject to change.

SPONSOR YOUR OWN TEAM OF FOUR OR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL BE PAIRED WITH ANOTHER TWOSOME

CONTESTS:

Closest to the Pin

Longest Putt

Most Accurate Drive

Poker Draw

PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

Please enter the following team in the Ag-Appreciation Tournament

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Contact golfer:__________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________Phone:______________________

2nd golfer:_________________________3rd golfer:____________________

4th golfer:_________________________

Please enclose check to: GCACC Ag Tournament

Mail to: 200 South Main, Clinton, MO 64735

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

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TO FIND OUT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND CLINTON, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR AT https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/

IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO OUR WEBSITE’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR, JUST EMAIL [email protected]

04/18/2025

Here's an early look at this year's schedule:

Check Out
Olde Glory Days 2025
July 3rd-6th

Daily Entertainment-Downtown Square

Jason D’vaude, The Circus Man
https://www.thecircusman.com/

Keith Leff, Magician
https://keithleff.com/

Main Stage Musical Entertainment

Prize Drawings

Toddler Tent

Art Show

Quilt Show

Beer Garden

Info Booth and Souvenir Shop

Various Vendors

Henry Co. Museum and Dorman House

Pony Rides

TLC Dulcimers

Historical DX Gas Station Open

Carnival
Presales of armbands at the Chamber

Be sure to look for specific dates and times on our page and official pocket schedule in June. Dates and times are subject to change.

ATS Bus Service Thursday, Friday and Saturday
660-885-3114

It’s All About Family…
Whether lining the square to watch the David Mills Grand Parade, waiting for your turn on one of the carnival rides or enjoying a performance under the stars, we hope you take a moment to thank the sponsors that make this event possible.
Kids of all ages are sharing old memories and creating new ones on the largest square in Missouri in beautiful Downtown Clinton, MO, USA.

Celebrate the July 4th holiday weekend, thank a veteran, be a part of the fun and join our mascot KaBoom the firecracker.

Join us for hours of quality musical entertainment on the big stage.
From Country to Rock and more, we’ve got you covered. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the beauty of the Downtown Square while sipping a cool drink and munching on a corn dog, kettle corn, funnel cakes, bbq, a fresh-made pie, jerky, chicken fingers, hamburgers, pizza, tacos, nachos...with all the food vendors we have, you are bound to discover a treat you haven’t had before!
Don’t forget to join the crowd before the main stage show each night and buy a souvenir badge, if you haven’t already, to compete for prizes.

Carnival Armband Sessions 7/3-7/5
Thursday Noon-4pm
Thursday 6-10pm
Friday Noon-4pm
Friday 6-10pm
Saturday Noon-4pm
Saturday 6-10pm

Sat. 6/28
11am-1:00pm-Veteran’s Dinner-Elks Lodge

Thursday 7/3
10:00am-Kayak Races-Artesian Pool
6:00pm-Pedal Pull
7:00pm-Phil Vandel
https://www.philvandel.com/

Friday 7/4
12:00pm-FireQuacker 500-Optimist Park
6:30pm-Golf Ball Drop
7:00pm-Surfin’ USA
https://www.surfinusashow.com/

Saturday 7/5 Downtown Square:
7:00am-Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast
7:30am-5K Run/Walk
9:00am-Downtown Desoto opens
9am to 3:00pm-Motorcycle Show
10:00am-David Mills Grand Parade
11:00am-Old Skool Band-https://www.facebook.com/groups/305855018245831/
1:00pm-Cornhole Tournament
2:00pm-Heartland Community Theatre presentation
7:00pm-Vinyl Revival
https://vinylrevivalkc.com/

Sunday-7/6 Benson Center:
12:00pm-Church Service and Music-Main Stage, Clinton Square
5:00pm-Ice Cream Social
5:30pm to 8:30pm-Gospel Fest
9:30pm-Fireworks

Buy a badge for your chance to win prizes Thursday, Friday and Sat.

Get your 2025 Olde Glory Days souvenir t-shirt at C Squared on the east side of the square.

The All-School Reunion will take place once again during the CHS Homecoming BBQ this fall.

04/18/2025

4xFur Fundraiser

Date & Location
Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 11:00 am
Benson Convention Center, Clinton

About the event:
4xFur Fundraiser
This is a 4×4 show and benefit fundraiser for our local Clinton Animal Shelter.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, Vendors, music and fun for all ages.
The animal shelter will have animals up for adoption with us that day.

All proceeds will go to the Clinton Animal Shelter.

04/18/2025

The wait is almost over! We've been working diligently, and we're excited to announce that The Olde Crow Antique and Flea will open on April 25, 2025, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Come explore and find some amazing treasures!

04/18/2025

🚗 SKILLSUSA CAR SHOW 🚗

The annual SkillsUSA Car Show is less than a month away on May 10th. Today is the last day for Early Bird Registration.

Please see the flier below and call 660-885-6101 with any questions.

Clinton Technical School

04/15/2025

04/11/2025

WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 4.11.25

The Chamber celebrated a day early with Benware Tractor & Auto at 211 E. Douglas in Clinton on 4.4. Their official grand opening was officially 4.5. They're not completely finished on the inside and out (rain!), but they are very close and are ready for you to stop by. Congrats!!
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Welcome New Chamber Member: APPLEGATE CATERING CO.
Catering for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, company parties, and more! 15+ years of experience!
Also offering 'take n bake', delivery, hot and cold meals. +1 330-407-1330
[email protected] Joe Applegate-Owner/Operator, Let us cook for you...events of all sizes!
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The Childcare Committee of the Chamber held four tours of Clinton childcare facilities on Friday, April 4th and then the students ended up at SFCC/CMU in Clinton for food, information and more. Childcare providers need more qualified employees and today more than 20 juniors and seniors from area schools may have found their future! We also wished our Economic Development Director Mark Dawson a Happy 70th Birthday (4.5).
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We've had people come into the Chamber over the years wanting some item with Clinton on it...either as a souvenir, gift, school project, etc. We've had some items, but never before…magnets. Well, here they are! $5.00 at 200 S. Main St. M-F 8am-4:30pm.
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We are less than three months away from Olde Glory Days 2025! The bands, other entertainment, carnival, stage and sound, fireworks, etc...Those contracts were signed last fall, so they are ready to go. We will of course feature the Veteran's Dinner and so many of your favorites from the past, and new items for this year. Mark your calendars for Olde Glory Days 2025, July 3rd-6th and LOOK FOR A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE OLDE GLORY DAYS FACEBOOK PAGE THIS MONDAY AT 10AM! https://www.facebook.com/oldeglorydays/
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This week, we continued our “Featured” segments on the Chamber’s page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, pages, Google searches, etc. and combining them into posts on our page. “Featured with the GCACC”. It gives the viewer a “one-stop shopping experience” for each of our Chamber members. We have a lot of Chamber members so getting every business on our page will take quite a while, but we think its well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” The Dalton House…Bucksaw Resort and Marina…C Squared Screen-printing and Embroidery…The Barn Therapeutic Riding Center…The Arbors at Glendale Gardens…Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (Clinton Animal Shelter)…Central Methodist University-Clinton…Taylor, Nold, Kenney and Mitchell, LLC…Survival Adult Abuse Center…Clinton Christian Church(D.O.C.)
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Missouri SBDC · The Missouri SBDC is more than just business advisors—we’re a growth partner for Missouri entrepreneurs.
We help businesses: Analyze markets to find opportunities…Understand financials & secure funding
Build strategies for sustainable success. In 2024, we supported 10,422 clients and training attendees and helped drive $330.7M in increased sales! https://ow.ly/HKBu50VkIgN
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Help Wanted? Of course we can do that.
If you are a member of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, remember that we will post your job openings for free on our page. If you post them on your page and we see them, we will share it to our page. However, we're sure we don't always see those posts, so send those openings to us. You can tag us in your post of just email [email protected] or [email protected].
We can also post job openings for non-members as well, but there is a small fee.
For more details, you can also call us at 660-885-8166 or stop by 200 S. Main St.
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Are you needing a meeting space in Clinton? If so, the Chamber of Commerce may be able to help you out. The Chamber of Commerce building at 200 S. Main St. features a conference room with a table and chairs for about ten people, possibly more if needed. The room features a big screen TV with access to Internet, zoom and more, a sink, coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, and restrooms. This room is available to members of the Clinton Chamber free of charge. It is also available to those that are not members of our Chamber, however there is a fee. The room can be used during business hours from 8am till 4:30pm Monday through Friday. After hours and weekend hours can be discussed. For more information, call, email, or stop by. 660-885-8166, [email protected] or [email protected]. Our Chamber reserves the right to accept or deny meetings.
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32nd Annual
AG-APPRECIATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SPONSOR: CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB
SATURDAY, JULY 19th, 2025
SHOTGUN START—8:30 AM
Format: 4 Person Scramble
Entry Fee $280.00 PER TEAM and includes games
CASH PRIZES PAY BACK 4 places for 2 flights
Over $1800.00 in cash paid out.
*based on 18 teams, subject to change.
SPONSOR YOUR OWN TEAM OF FOUR OR YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL BE PAIRED WITH ANOTHER TWOSOME
CONTESTS:
Closest to the Pin
Longest Putt
Most Accurate Drive
Poker Draw
PROCEEDS GO TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Please enter the following team in the Ag-Appreciation Tournament
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Contact golfer:__________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________Phone:______________________
2nd golfer:_________________________3rd golfer:____________________
4th golfer:_________________________
Please enclose check to: GCACC Ag Tournament
Mail to: 200 South Main, Clinton, MO 64735
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
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Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce–Be sure to check out our community calendar at https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/
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NEW DATES; Heartland Community Theatre of Clinton MO--Get ready for Heartland Community Theatre's latest production, "Queen of the Silent Scream," a thrilling murder mystery whodunit, taking place on APRIL 25TH AND 26TH at 7pm each night, and 27TH at 2pm, ensuring an unforgettable evening of laughter, suspense, and intrigue until the very end. Tickets are $15 at the door at 108 N. Washington St.
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The Friends of the Henry County Library Group will be holding a spring book sale and membership drive from April 7th – 12th in the Friends Room of the library located at 123 E. Green Street, Clinton. The sale hours are as follows:8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on April 7th – 11th 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on April 12th The sale will include fiction hardcover and paperback books in an assortment of genres, non-fiction works, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and other miscellaneous items. All hardcover books, audiobooks, and puzzles will be sold at $1.00 each; paperback books are 50¢ each; and DVDs are 4 for $1.00. Miscellaneous items will be sold as priced.Membership Drive and Pre-Sale Event--A membership drive and pre-sale event will be held on Saturday, April 5th, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Current Friends of the Library Group members as well as those purchasing new memberships will be allowed entry into the pre-sale and receive a discount on all purchases. Membership levels and pricing are as follows:$10 = Annual Individual Membership (10% discount on all purchases, admittance to pre-sale)$100 = Lifetime Membership (50% discount on all purchases, admittance to pre-sale) Memberships may also be purchased throughout the week of the sale.Special Sale DaysApril 9th & 10th – EVERYTHING 1/2 PRICE April 11th & 12th – EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! FILL A BAG FOR $1.00!!! Your book collection will bloom with these great buys! All proceeds help support the programs and services at the Henry County Library. For more information, please contact the library at (660)885-2612.
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Spring Sidewalk Sales--Event by Clinton Main Street Downtown Clinton Square Go see all of your favorite downtown businesses during our Spring Sidewalk Sale event! Thursday, Friday & Saturday April 10th – 12 businesses will have sales and specials!
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Clinton Schools--CHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS...Don't miss our Talented Cardinals in this year's Spring Play, "Little Women". Catch this production in the CHS Performing Arts Center, April 10-12 @ 7:30 Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students ($8 and $6 at the door) Tickets can be purchased online at the link below or at the door with cash or card- https://chstheatretroupe7011.ludus.com/ Please contact Madison Haynes, [email protected], with any questions.
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Event by Debra McDowell Hall and Tri-Lakes Fly Fishers
Benson Convention Center.
Clinton, Mo
Bigger, Better & More Tying!
Admissions is FREE!
Friday, April 11 1PM - 4PM and
Saturday, April 12, 9AM - 4 PM
Featuring angler, author & film-maker JOHN VAN VLIET on Fly Fishing the Driftless on Friday & Saturday
Get up close & learn from more than 50 expert tyers. Visit 40 exhibits including an interactive booth by the Missouri Department of Conservation, custom rod builders, trip hosts to Alaska & Belize, tying material vendors, & sellers of streamer flies that smallies & big browns cannot resist…and much, much more.
AND Silent Auctions, Raffles, & Live Auctions. Plus delicious home-cooked breakfast & lunch available for purchase on-site Saturday.
Mark your calendars for April 11 & 12 and join us for an outstanding Fly Fishing EXPO of food, fun & fly tying!
Admission is FREE.
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The Annual Spring City-Wide Garage Sales will be April 12th. The Clinton Daily Democrat oversees this event so call them at 660-885-2281 for all the details.
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Autism and Neurodevelopmental Resource Fair Event by The Pediatric Place 210 South Second Street, Suite A, Clinton, MO Join Us for a Day of Resources and Learning! Are you seeking information, support, and services for autism and neurodevelopmental challenges for all ages? This event is designed for parents, caregivers, community members, therapists, physicians, and educators who want to connect with resources and explore tools to help children and individuals thrive! What you’ll find at the Fair; Information & Support Resources Access to Experts In the Field… Activities & Engagement…Who Should Attend?
Parents and Caregivers…Professionals…Community Members FREE Admission – Open to the Public! Let’s Build Connections and Support Together! April 12th 10-2.
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Healing Without Drugs or Surgery Event by Henry County Museum, Clinton, Mo. 203 W Franklin St, Clinton, MO Free Special Presentation: Healing Without Drugs or Surgery: The Story of Sidney Weltmer and the Weltmer Institute of Nevada, Missouri, circa 1897-1927. One day only, Saturday, April 12th, 10 AM, in the DeLozier Building (next to the museum) in Clinton. Missouri. Free admission! Will Tollerton, Bushwhacker Museum Coordinator, Nevada, Missouri, will give an informative presentation about Sidney Weltmer and the Weltmer Institute he founded. Learn about Sidney Weltmer, his healing methods, public reception, conflicts with medical and religious communities, and his legal battle that went to the U.S. Supreme Court. Also, visit the Healing Without Drugs or Surgery exhibit. Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, until April 26th, at the Henry County Museum in the Adair Annex, Clinton, Missouri. Sidney Weltmer taught and practiced “suggestive therapeutics,” encompassing positive thinking, hypnotism, and magnetic healing. Weltmer’s Institute certified over 50,000 practitioners and treated more than 100,000 patients. View the magnetic healing machine once utilized by the self-proclaimed “World’s Greatest Magnetic Healer,” Professor O.R. Bentley, who practiced at the White Sulphur Springs Hotel off the Clinton Square.
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April is Community College Month, and State Fair Community College is seeking community feedback as part of its strategic planning process. Through Strategic Foresight, SFCC has developed innovative scenarios and wants input on the most compelling ideas and those that may not resonate. Community insights will help shape transformative concepts to enhance student learning and expand SFCC’s service to the region. You are invited to our upcoming strategic community forum. We value your input, so please attend and give us your thoughts as we move forward with our strategic planning process. Tuesday, April 15, 2025: 2:00-3:30pm State Fair Community College Clinton campus 1701 N. 2nd St., Clinton, MO 64735 We are honored to be your local community college and to serve students, businesses, schools, and the Clinton and surrounding communities in our efforts to improve education and job readiness. Please check in at the SFCC Clinton welcome desk when you arrive, and you will be taken to the meeting room. Thank you so much for your participation in this planning event! If you cannot attend, please consider sending someone to represent on your behalf. Snacks will be provided. You can RSVP to me at: [email protected]
Thank you again,
Amy McFarland
Director, Clinton Campus
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Senior Health and Resource Fair—join us for a day of health, wellness and community. Wed., April 23rd from 10am till 2pm at the Benson Center in Clinton, 1008 East Sedalia Ave. Event Features: free admission…free health screenings…free giveaways and raffle prizes…senior agencies…health care providers and more. Sponsored by Jefferson Gardens and The Arbors in Clinton. For details, call 660-885-9770.
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Optimist Club NOW Social. Come and enjoy food, drinks, and learn what your local Optimist Club is all about. Thursday, April 24th from 5:30 till 7pm at Meadow Lake Golf Club (upstairs area). Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club.
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Clinton Schools--Father Daughter Ball tickets are on sale! Tickets are limited and will sell out quick.
Tickets can be purchased at Clinton Early Childhood Center, Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Cummings Men's Wear. Ticket prices-$20/father and daughter ($5 for each additional daughter)
Ages-This event is limited to girls 3 years old-5th grade. Event will be held Saturday, April 26th from 5:00-7:00 at the Benson Center.
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Spring Junkfest Saturday, April 26, 2025- Mark your calendars for Primitive Olde Crow’s annual Junkfest. Tons of local vendors, food stalls, antiques, pizza, winery, and bounce house for the kids. Free to the public.
Submit vendor applications to: https://form.jotform.com/241995131848062
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Mid-Day Optimist Mother’s Day Brunch & Bubbly. May 3rd from 10am till 12pm. Clinton Country Club, 1114 NE 219 Road. Event happenings; Connor McCandless, Rejuvv, Silkwood Blooms, Burch, Silent Auction, Mimosas, Ello Links.
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SAVE THE DATE!
The NEW Clinton Regional Airport Terminal is almost finished. Your support for this project, and/or the many prior projects that have led us to this point, is greatly appreciated. The City of Clinton and the Clinton Airport Association will host a Ribbon Cutting & Open House to celebrate the completion of the new facility.
So please SAVE THE DATE and join us for the celebration:
Thursday, May 8th
• 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tour the Terminal and enjoy some light refreshments
• 11:30 AM Ribbon cutting ceremony and comments
Feel free to share this with others in your organization. More information about this event will be provided later in April.
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Clinton Cruise Night-Here is our announcement for our 1st Cruise Night--May 10th of 2025! Head down to Clinton Missouri, to Missouri's Largest Square at 4pm to 7pm and meet Butch Patrick aka The Original Eddie Munster! He will be bringing Grandpa's Dragula and Eddies Chopper! We will have cool Munster Cruise Night shirts for sale & Butch will have plenty of Munster's merchandise for sale as well! Bring your lawn chairs, plenty of shade, with plenty of spectator parking as well as trailer parking and see one of TV's Legendary actors & the LAST living Munster Monster! Food Vendors will be on site also. FREE ADMISSION FOR CRUISERS & SPECTATORS!!!
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FIRST EVER Lee Stoneking Memorial Fiddle Contest. May 23rd and 24th at the Amphitheatre in Artesian Park in Clinton! The 23rd will feature a jam session and party around 6pm. The 24th will feature the contest beginning around 10am. Over $7,500 in prize money. For all the details, go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574770988280, [email protected] or call Junior at 417-543-6158.
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1st Annual Elijah Hurt Memorial Golf Tournament will be June 14th at Meadow Lake Golf Club. Proceeds to go to the Clinton Animal Shelter and a CHS Golf Scholarship. Sponsorship opportunities also available. For all the details, call Joey at 660-890-4029.
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Hello Community Support Team! We are looking forward to our third 'Ladies Military Support Event' October 18th, 2025, from 9am-1pm. We will continue to hold it at Clinton VFW Post 1894, 510 West Allen Street as long as we can. This enables us to continue to offer a free spot to our vendors.
We continue to look for better ways to get the word out about our event as well as veteran-owned businesses and businesses that support veterans! If you would like to have a table at our event, please reach out to Jennifer-Event Coordinator. Please share this information with any business you know of that supports veterans or is veteran-owned and have them contact Jennifer if they are interested or have any questions!
Once again, thank you for your support. Jennifer Umland 660-525-0470, [email protected]
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Looking for quality health coverage at a reasonable price? Check out the Chamber Benefit Plan. Learn more https://mochamber.com/memb.../missouri-chamber-benefit-plan/
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