Animal Paradise, a drive-through exotic animal park off Route 66 near Strafford, Mo., was taken over by a corporation earlier this year. KSPR-TV in Springfield, Mo., talked to the park's operators about future plans: “Black bears will be the next thing to come in,” said owner Jim Meikle. Exotic Animal Paradise is also planning to … Continue reading Animal Paradise’s future plans
Day: September 13, 2008
Marshfield wins spot on revitalization initiative
The Route 66 town of Marshfield was one of 10 communites that was selected to the Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for Missouri initiative, or DREAM, reported the Marshfield Mail. ... Gov. Matt Blunt states the purpose of the DREAM Initiative is to give small and mid-sized communities additional tools for economic development. [...] The … Continue reading Marshfield wins spot on revitalization initiative