Lebanon Daily Digest Saturday, July 11, 2026
Ty's Take
You don't rebuild a town by keeping everything the way it's always been, and Lebanon's moving on that idea this week—new turf on the ballfields so kids aren't playing in the dust, a fresh look at the cityscape, Route 66 lit up proper instead of letting it fade into the dark. Even the VFW's tearing down the old post to build something that works for the next generation instead of the last one. Meanwhile, the police department's got a new co-responder program running, which tells you something about where public safety's headed everywhere these days. It's the kind of week where you can see a town not just maintaining itself but actually asking what comes next.
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 11 at 7:01AM CDT until July 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following areas, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the following areas, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Lacl...
Lebanon Daily Record
Full Story: Park Board considers project to install turf on city ballfields
Lebanon's Park Board is evaluating a $1.8 million proposal to install artificial turf on 10 city ballfields, which could help retain youth sports tournaments that generate an estimated $150,000 to $200,000 in direct economic activity during major weekends. The project, which would require the city...
Lebanon Police Department starts first year of co-responder partnership
The Lebanon Police Department has launched its inaugural year of a co-responder partnership program designed to provide comprehensive emergency response services to the community.
Lebanon holds lighting for historic Route 66 sign
Lebanon celebrated its ownership of an iconic Route 66 sign with an evening lighting ceremony during the Mother Road's centennial year, with the restored sign now illuminated nightly from 8 p.m. to midnight. The city acquired the sign connected to the historic Munger Moss Motel, a landmark that has...
VFW post 4107 to list property, demolish old Post building as part of rebuild plans
VFW Post 4107 is moving forward with rebuilding plans that include listing its current property and demolishing the existing post building to make way for new construction.
Full Story: City of Lebanon considers new look
The City of Lebanon is considering a complete rebranding that includes a new logo and visual identity designed to project a modern yet welcoming image, replacing the city's familiar leaf logo after a comprehensive $74,705 design process. The rebranding effort, which drew input from over 600...
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