City of Hannibal, MO Government

06/07/2026

Thank you HCVB for the amazing Drone Show to celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer! We look forward to all the upcoming events to continue the celebration!

06/06/2026

Don’t forget! Saturday, June 6th Drone show!! Show begins at 9:00 p.m.

Tomorrow is DRONE SHOW DAY! The show begins at 9pm and will point north from the Clemens Field launch area. That means for the best viewing, Central Park area was recommended by the drone company. The blocks of 4th and 5th Streets that run along the park will be closed to vehicles beginning at 8pm in order to expand the viewing area (no parking after 6pm).

For drone set-up and security, the area of Clemens Field to the Norfolk Southern Sports Complex (South 6th Street to Warren Barrett Drive included) will be closed to traffic from 1pm-10pm. Access to Sodalis Nature Preserve will be closed via South 6th Street beginning at 8pm. No other drones are allowed to be flown in the vicinity at this time for safety reasons.

We are excited to bring the first ever drone show to Hannibal for the community. We hope you are as excited as we are for this free community event! With excitement comes a lot of nerves too. This is a brand new experience for all of us so please have some patience and understanding throughout the day. This could be the first of more drone shows in the future.
Thank you from all of us at the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau. We will see you tomorrow night!

06/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor’s Office Assures Preservation of Historic St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Artifacts

HANNIBAL, MO — The City of Hannibal recognizes the deep historical, cultural, and spiritual significance that St. Elizabeth’s Hospital holds for generations of Hannibal residents. As plans move forward regarding the demolition of the former hospital property, the City is committed to preserving important pieces of its legacy for future generations.

Mayor Darrell McCoy announced today that any statues, monuments, religious displays, or similar artifacts remaining on the property will be carefully preserved and offered to the Catholic Church for continued stewardship and use.

“St. Elizabeth’s Hospital served our community for decades and holds a special place in the hearts of countless families,” said Mayor McCoy. “We want to ensure that the religious and historical elements of the property are treated with the respect they deserve and remain accessible to those who value their significance.”

In addition, the City is actively developing a community preservation program that will allow Hannibal residents to obtain commemorative bricks from the hospital during the demolition process. Details regarding distribution procedures, and timelines will be announced once the program is finalized.

The brick preservation initiative is intended to provide residents with an opportunity to own a small piece of Hannibal history while helping preserve the memory of a landmark that played an important role in the community’s development.

“We have heard from many citizens who have personal connections to St. Elizabeth’s—whether they were born there, worked there, received care there, or had family members who did,” McCoy said. “This program will give people the opportunity to keep a tangible piece of that history.”

The City will continue working with community stakeholders, preservation advocates, and faith leaders throughout the process to ensure that historically significant items are handled appropriately.

Additional information regarding the brick preservation program and artifact transfers will be released as plans are finalized.

05/23/2026

Stormwater repairs to begin Tuesday, May 26th on Mark Twain Avenue. During construction Mark Twain Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

ADVANCED NOTICE: Phase II of the North Street Stormwater Project is scheduled to begin the morning of Tuesday, 05/26/2026. During construction, traffic on Mark Twain Avenue will be restricted to a single lane in each direction. Travelers along this route are asked to slow down and exercise caution in the construction zone. Questions about this project can be directed to Matt Munzlinger, Hannibal Board of Public Works Director of Operations, at 573-221-8050.

05/22/2026

Some tears and much laughter as we celebrated the retirement of Police Chief Jacob Nacke. Chief Nacke served our community for 20 years and will be missed by us all. Happy Retirement, Chief; we wish you the very best in your new adventure.

05/22/2026

Chief Jacob Nacke gets his final send off. Happy Retirement Chief!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Hannibal High School graduating Class of 2026👩🏼‍🎓👨‍🎓🎓

05/22/2026

Grand Avenue will be closed from Broadway to Center Street starting Tuesday, May 26th for repairs to the Grand Avenue bin wall. Roads will reopen once repairs are completed. Completion is contingent on weather.

05/15/2026

Hannibal Fire Department Press release.

05/15/2026

Mark your calendar for June 6th drone show in celebration of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 150th Anniversary!