The next planning meeting for the 150th Celebration in Missouri Valley, will be on January 14th, at the Eagle’s Club, from 6-7 PM.  See you then!

The Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce has made a decision to not hold the annual Chili Cook Off fund raiser event in January 2021.  We want our community to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic timeframe.  We will miss tasting all the different variations of soup, and the fun time spent with family and friends, that this event gathers together.  This will give an extra year to create the BEST CHILI EVER, to those participants that will compete in 2022!

The Missouri Valley Chamber of Commerce opened this window decorating contest to any business that wanted to participate, whether they were Chamber members or not. Thank you to the businesses who made the effort and took the time to make Erie street look festive and bright for the Christmas season.

1st Place winner:  Integrated Therapy Resources … Received $50 prize money and the traveling trophy to display all year!

2nd Place winner:  Little Threads Children’s Resale and Boutique … Received $35 prize money

3rd Place winner:   Fisher’s Petals & Posies … Received $25 prize money

Congratulations to all of the winners!                                      

The next meeting date for the 150th planning committee will be on Dec. 10th, at the Eagle’s Club from 6 – 7 PM.  Please wear a mask, so we all stay healthy and can continue to meet.  Let me know if you are able to attend.  If you can’t make the meeting, please call me and give me an update of your event information, so it can be forwarded to the group.  See you then.

        Before …..               And NOW……..WOW!!!

This highlighting of the Caboose Park was an effort of the Park Board to make the park a focal point in Missouri Valley, for those who travel through our community, from the east or west.

Thanks go to Jensen Lawn Solutions who did the installation.

Join us in the Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 4th, at 6 PM, around the tree at Crossroads Place, near the gazebo. 

Santa will be there to visit with the kids.

Great photo opportunity of kids and Santa!

Enjoy Christmas caroles sung by Rick Powell.

Event partnered this year by the Missouri Valley Chamber and the Rand Community Center.

Sponsored by

Our next 150th Celebration planning meeting will take place on November 12th at the Eagle’s Club, from 6 – 7 PM.  We will be voting on the logo selections.  Updates of event plans will be requested.  Bring your budget estimates for your events.  See you then!  Volunteers to help are always welcomed!

From the City of Missouri Valley…..After much deliberation, the Watson Station Board has decided it will not be holding their annual Halloween Party or Polar Express events.  We appreciate your understanding.

A decision was reached to cancel this year’s annual Halloween Parade that was scheduled for October 22nd.  Our community’s health and safety were the first concerns in making the plans for this event, during this pandemic time.  The recent increase in local positive cases demands that social distancing and face mask requirements are adhered to.  We are saddened that the event will not happen this year, and we will miss seeing all the costumed kids.

The next meeting will be on October 15th, from 6-7 PM, at the Commercial building in the Missouri Valley City Park.  Face masks are highly recommended and social distancing will be observed.  Come join the group and offer your ideas!  Plans are still fluid.  See you then.