During April, Callaway County figured out how to use Zoom and adjusted to life during the COVID-19 pandemic while students settled in to learn from home. Residents also mourned the county's first death attributed to COVID-19 and the passing of Wyatt Salmons, a local 12-year-old battling brain cancer.
April 1
William Woods University moves to test-optional admissions for Fall 2020.
New Bloomfield bus drivers deliver meals to students.
Fulton Medical Center gains new chief medical officer, Dr. Robert Jackson.
Local restaurants join campaign to provide Our House homeless shelter with meals.
April 2
Fulton officials warn that COVID-19 may delay projects.
Candidate filing closes for August primary races.
Officials urge participation in 2020 Census.
April 3
Fulton teen Bridget Hollingsworth grows tomato business.
Fulton, Holts Summit parks rope off playground equipment.
Keep the blood flowing, American Red Cross urges.
April 5
Mask up to stop the spread, encourages Fulton Medical Center.
Missouri's food and hospital supplies are strong, Gov. Mike Parson assures.
Heart of Missouri CASA seeks volunteers.
Dental offices close due to COVID-19.
April 7
Callaway County records first death due to COVID-19.
Voting underway for One Read 2020.
New Bloomfield local returns to county after hiking Appalachian, Pacific Crest trails.
April 8
North Callaway outlines plans to shuffle students, open middle school.
Callaway Chamber of Commerce webinar answers federal aid questions.
Mokane City Council meets over Zoom.
April 9
Tie a white ribbon to support fight against COVID-19.
Callaway youngsters bag beaucoup turkeys.
Fulton couple charged in child abuse case after autistic 13-year-old found wandering Fulton.
April 10
Social isolation not so bad on sheep farm.
Fulton Board of Education considers day care for kids of first responders.
Plans solidify for August bicentennial celebration.
State spending freeze won't stop Heartland Port.
April 12
Shoppers adapt to stay-at-home, social distancing guidelines.
Renegades baseball is home-run for family fun.
National Churchill Museum webcast contemplates Winston Churchill and the pandemic.
Court Street UMC, First Christian Church congregants craft and donate reusable masks.
April 14
Westminster College to stage virtual "Twelfth Night" production.
Central Missouri Community Action energy assistance program extended in response to virus.
Morel season commences in Callaway.
April 15
SERVE, Inc. launches grocery delivery service.
Holts Summit, Fulton spring cleanups on hold.
Federal aid coming for mid-Missouri transit providers.
City, county officials give virtual COVID-19 situation update.
April 16
Calls for service down as people staying home.
Leadership Callaway Class of 2020 raising funds for Our House.
Fulton Farmers Market set to return in May.
April 17
Fulton municipal airport to receive federal aid.
Missouri stay-at-home order extended through May 3.
Fulton Public Schools addresses more details of closure, such as grades and graduation.
Area residents celebrate high school seniors.
April 19
Callaway County flattens the curve.
Fulton Public Schools educators share shutdown highs, lows.
National Churchill Museum hosts webinar on leadership in times of crisis.
April 20
Callabyte receives share of state broadband grant.
Longtime Fulton teacher Robyn Frame prepares to retire.
From A to Zoom: Chamber of Commerce offers tips for video calls.
April 21
I-70 protesters call for action on housing issues.
Fulton Medical Center launches drive-up COVID-19 testing.
Former assistant principal Nicole Buschmann returns to North Callaway as assistant superintendent.
April 23
Plan now to avoid second wave, officials urge.
Fulton Medical Center shares disinfectant with the community.
Veterans Clinic offers free legal help to vets.
April 24
SSM Health to close two Callaway County locations.
Callaway Senior Center still serving.
National Churchill Museum hosts "show and tell" livestream.
Usage of library digital offerings increases.
April 26
Amid $10,000 in budget cuts, Bicentennial Bash to go forward.
Recently published book, "Acting on Faith," highlights religions' shared values.
Jahnae Barnett celebrates 30 years as president of William Woods University.
April 28
"This is not a win": Local child Wyatt Salmons remembered after battle with cancer.
New Bloomfield Farmers Market prepares to open.
New Bloomfield School District establishes a "giving pantry."
April 29
Health department to provide reopening guidance.
Fourth person, Mary K. Paulo, pleads guilty to federal charge in DeBrodie case.
Rotary Club of Fulton grant boosts CARDV efforts.
Fulton Fire Department engineer Steve Sessler promoted to captain.
April 30
City of Fulton to cover fireworks show cost.
Westinster students send support to Nashville following tornado.
Fulton High School, Fulton Middle School principals win regional recognition.
New Bloomfield school board discusses preschool, graduation.