This is just not any Tractor Cruise but nearly 250 tractors rode 51 miles for Charities. Many riders traveled from various states to participate in the ride and to once again ride with the Red Tractors and Green Tractors in Northwest Missouri.
As the ride started out they were hit by a storm, then the day turned to a perfect sunny afternoon to cruise through St Joseph on a tractor.
Although the grand total is not in yet, the Tractor Cruise normally raises about $30,000 … (2 comments)
things to do: Sugar Plum Festival-Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art-St Joseph MO
- 11/12/10 07:51 AM
The Annual Sugar Plum Festival kicked off last night with a preview open house and will open the doors today having festivities happening all weekend long. The Sugar Plum festival is an annual event hosted by the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art offering great gifts and ideas for the holiday season. The festival transforms the museum into a holiday gallery giving shoppers that unique experience. Outside of buying gifts you can also enjoy the lunch café, wine tasting, bakery items, and much more. It is such a wonderful event, an indoor festival with a holiday pizzazz! It is that time of … (7 comments)
things to do: St. Joseph's Corn Maze "a-maze-ing fun" New this year "Flashlight Maze" St Joseph MO 64506
- 10/23/10 04:53 PM
St. Joseph's Corn Maze A field of a-MAZE-ing fun! Check it out. Open now! Looking for some autumn fun? Get lost in St. Joseph's Corn Maze! Take the kids out and let them run wild as they try to navigate their way from start to finish weaving in and out of the corn field. This year the field is shaped like ‘Max' Missouri Western's Griffon (Mascot). It is not a haunted event and is targeted for families of all ages. The maze has a beginner and advanced route.
In addition to the corn maze you can also participate in other … (6 comments)
things to do: Kansas-City-Chiefs-Training-Camp-Schedule-July 29-TO-August 19-Welcome-To-St Joseph MO
- 07/21/10 05:26 PM
St. Joseph, Missouri...Official Home of the Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp Over the past year I have keep you posted about the Chiefs Training Camp...it is official the schedule of events has been released! Missouri Western State University will host the Kansas City Chiefs July 29- August 19, 2010!!! MWSU and the Local Organizing Committee have worked hard over the last year to plan camp events and get the community prepared and involved.
Daily practices are expected to bring 3-5,000 spectators each day of the 21-day camp. While they are in town they will be filling up with gas, … (4 comments)
things to do: Another-NCAA-National-Championship-in-St Joseph-MO
- 05/26/10 05:28 AM
St. Joseph will host their 2nd NCAA National Championship for 2010!!! The NCAA Women's Division II Softball Championships will be hosted at Heritage Park Softball Complex this week, May 27-31, 2010. Participating teams have already won their divisions and are making way to St. Joseph to battle it out for the National Champion title. St. Joseph has become an athletic haven over the past few years bringing in great sporting events and competition. What a great opportunity to not only host 1 but 2 national championships right in your own backyard! St. Joseph also the host to many other state, regional, … (2 comments)
things to do: St Joseph-Mustangs-Let's-Play-Baseball-St Joseph MO 64506
- 05/25/10 04:18 PM
The St. Joseph Mustangs fire up for another winning season! Games will kick off this week starting off another great year. St. Joseph has always been a baseball town and the Mustangs are bringing it back!!! Home to the Saints for 10 years and then sold to the Blacksnakes, St. Joseph has always had a love for baseball and the Mustangs have brought back that flavor! Ready to kick off another wonderful year with great promotions and showing St. Joseph a great time for all! General Manager Dan Gerson was approached a few years ago to bring it back … (4 comments)
things to do: Cool Crest Garden Golf-Things-To-Do-St Joseph MO
- 05/05/10 05:57 PM
Cool Crest Garden Golf Looking for something fun to do with the family, a romantic evening out with your significant other, some fun with your friends, or even an entertaining staff meeting?!?! I have the perfect place for you! Known as "The Nice Place for Nice People" the three 18-hole garden miniature golf courses is full of beautiful flower gardens, bronze statues, waterfalls and nostalgic music giving you that perfect atmosphere. It is a great place to let lose with a little competitive fun, relax on a bench and enjoy the outdoor weather, then treat yourself to a snack at the … (4 comments)
things to do: Blue Angels-Sound of Speed Air Show-May 1 & 2-St Joseph MO
- 04/22/10 03:26 PM
The 139th Airlift Wing- MO Air National Guard, St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, City of St. Joseph, and Buchanan County will host the 2010 Sound of Speed Air show at the Rosecrans Memorial Airport May 1-2, 2010. Gates will open at 9am and close at 5pm. The event will be free to the public for general admission but will be accepting donations for local charities. Reserved and premier seating will be available ranging from $15-$60 and will seat 1,100.
The Sound of Speed Air Show will feature over 15 flying performances from the flying circuses to leaping frogs. The main … (4 comments)
things to do: Flying-High-With-HyVee-Community-Partner-St Joseph MO
- 04/22/10 07:29 AM
If you're like me, you stop at the grocery store several times a week for one or two items. When Hy-Vee joined the St Joseph community in 2003 they completely changed the experience of grocery shopping.
Hy-Vee is what I call a full service store, with not only the freshest produce but also the lowest prices of grocery items. Hy-Vee's buffet is a popular lunch and supper spot for either eat-in or carry out for community residents. The full service store has a florist shop, dry cleaning service, bank, pharmacy, and one of the finest bakeries. Hy-Vee's catering service is … (0 comments)
On May 8, 2010 the 'Robidoux Roundup Mountain Bike Race' and 'Krug Park Bike Trials Competition' will take place at Krug Park. The two events will bring close to 200 athletes to the area to compete bringing cyclists from Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
St. Joseph is a great cycling city. Home to many cycling enthusiasts and first class biking trails, the city continues to promote itself as a cycling destination. The community grew aware of … (0 comments)
things to do: Celebrating-150-Years-Of-The-Pony-Express-St Joseph MO 64501
- 03/28/10 04:08 PM
Pony Up St. Joseph as we celebrate 150 years of the Pony Express! The legend that is still alive today making St. Joseph a historic destination well known worldwide. Before the railroad and the telegraph, there was the Pony Express. The legendary overland mail service began on April 3, 1860, as a lone rider left the Pikes Peaks stables in St. Joseph, MO and rode into history. Take a step back in time and let your mind wrap around the concept of delayed response and conversation. Today it is so easy to jump on the phone and make a phone … (0 comments)
Their twin 5 year old daughters Tara & Cara immediately liked the BIG PINK ICE CREAM CONE BUILDING and had quite a time in selecting which one of the ice cream treats from the menu as their choice.
Kris and her daughter Erica offer a warm welcome to customers at the fun family oriented store.
Kris & Kate's Ice Cream shoppe offers special parking for Harley's, volleyball nets, sand-pits for the kids along with … (46 comments)
Fall Mums are ready to burst in color with choices in many colors
I have known Roger Mann since he first started in business over 15 years ago with a John Deere tractor and a push mower doing "custom mowing." Today, Mann's Lawn and Landscaping covers acres of nursery products, landscaping rocks, bulk mulch, irrigation systems a floral shop and much more. With my shopping for Mums complete and starting to leave, Roger ask me if I would like to see a waterfall his company had just completed (You … (4 comments)
St Joseph will host the finish of Stage 6 of the Tour of Missouri. Scheduled events include: 2008 U.S. National Mountain Bike Trials Champion Mike Steidley performs his popular stunt show
Tour of St Joseph Kid's Bicycle Race third and final stage
Second annual Adult Trike Race Show a little corporate pride by fielding a team and joining the fun!
Over the summer the pool saw thousands of visitors, even for a summer with not so many hot days!
Aquatic Park is a awesome place for an entire day or even just a few hours. Many families and companies also take advantage of the park and book their family reunion, birthday parties and company picnics at the pool. The park is so attractive and above all is an attraction that competes right up with the best water parks in the area. People love to go because it is close and inexpensive fun!
The mission is to promote cycling as a recreational fitness activity while at the same time introducing kids to organized cycling events. Kids are welcome to participate in single rides or all three rides. For the 2009 series, the St Joseph Local Organizing Committee of the Tour of Missouri is organizing the event as a prelude to the Tour of Missouri Stage Six Finish taking place on September 12,2009 in St Joseph, which is also the date of the final ride … (2 comments)
things to do: BOOMIN' GOOD TIME FOR EVERYONE...4th OF JULY...St JOSEPH MO
- 06/25/09 03:44 PM
With the heat wave rolling through St. Joseph you'd think it was mid-August, but just ending the month of June it looks like we need to be ready for a hot summer! Even with the hot weather conditions the St. Joseph community is boomin', just a drive through town you can check out all the activity. Speaking of BOOMIN'....the 4th of July is just days away and many celebrations are planned to light up the city skies! The St. Joseph Mustangs will have a fireworks show following both Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th 7pm games. On Saturday, … (6 comments)
June 11-Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon--11am-Civic Arena-reservations required June 11-Parties on the Parkway--5-8pm--SW Parkway & 28th Street June 12-14-Midwest Art in the Park-5pm-Civic Center Park June 12-Sounds of Summer Concert-6pm-Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square June 12-Total Non-Stop Wrestling-7:30pm-Civic Arena June 13-Dance Arts Center Recital-1pm & 6pm-Missouri Theater June 19-20-Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival-5pm-Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square July 9-Parties on the Parkway-5-8pm-SW Noyes & Messanie, Parkway A July 17-18-RRT presents Fiddler on the Roof-7:30pm-Missouri Theater July 19-RRT presents Fiddler on the Roof-2pm-Missouri Theater July 25-1pm & 7pm-Darcee's Dance Recital-Civic Arena for additional things to do in … (1 comments)
I know what you are thinking, a Tractor Parade how silly. 
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