May marked the beginning of a cautious return to normalcy in Callaway County, as cases of COVID-19 fell to nearly nil. Local high school seniors enjoyed in-person graduations, and businesses reopened their doors with new safety precautions.
May 1
Local banks battle for PPP funds.
Fulton City Council approves asphalt project, Fulton Street Fair.
Health department meets with Holts Summit businesses.
Fulton Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee discusses budget cuts.
May 3
A hairy dilemma: Salons reopen with precautions.
Kingdom Pilots Association awards scholarships.
Children's book "Audie Embraces Different" raises awareness about autism.
May 5
Callaway County to receive $5.2 million in CARES Act funding.
United Way distributes initial COVID-19 grants.
May 6
Callaway County cities cautiously reopen.
Business owners share PPP experience.
Mokane city council discusses website, swimming pools.
May 7
Fulton apologizes for high gas bills.
Local boutique shares Mother's Day gift ideas.
New Bloomfield High School will hold three graduations.
Rotary Club presents Our House donation.
May 8
Missouri may help produce COVID-19 vaccine.
Westminster, William Woods vow return for fall semester.
Survivor stories: Fluke early diagnosis saves Lindsey Dyro's life.
May 10
Churchill Museum marks V-E day.
Keep an eye out for pandemic scammers, Better Business Bureau warns.
Callaway County ahead of average in census responses.
May 12
Fulton opens city council meetings to the public again.
Callaway County seniors can look forward to in-person graduations.
Callaway hunters harvest second-most turkeys in the state.
May 13
Beef producers face downturn.
As cases stagnate, cities resume operations.
New Bloomfield officials sworn in.
May 14
Fulton City Council ponders resuming utility shut-offs.
Well Read Books reopens for browsing.
Holts Summit aldermen discuss sewers, recycling.
May 15
Fulton school board talks graduation, finances.
Summer fun still planned for Fulton.
Survivor stories: Survivor, caretaker volunteers with Relay for Life.
Holts Summit lands $1 million sewer grant.
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft drops off poll worker PPE.
May 17
Fulton residential recycling to resume.
New Bloomfield High School celebrates graduation.
Callaway Senior Center collecting masks for seniors.
May 19
"A Gentleman in Moscow" is One Read pick.
Organ donors still needed during virus.
Holts Summit cancels July 3 fireworks show.
May 20
American Legion recognizes veterans.
Trauma-debriefing therapist offers tips for coping with COVID-19.
Sheriff's Office deputies volunteer to cheer up children.
Two arrested after 13-hour manhunt.
May 21
New Bloomfield school board discusses plans for next school year.
Suspects in vehicle chase evaded authorities for hours before arrest.
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer touts pandemic relief efforts.
Hail the Hornets during parade.
May 22
North Callaway High School presents Class of 2020.
Food, mood and movement: Staying healthy during the pandemic.
Survivor stories: Survivor shares impact of illness, importance of testing.
May 24
Seniors celebrate, parade-style.
Work remains for some tornado-damaged properties.
American Heart Association helps fund COVID-19 research.
Holts Summit sewer rate increase proposed.
May 26
Fulton appears ready to lift state-of-emergency order.
Some local churches reopen, while others opt to stay online.
Pandemic results in smaller Memorial Day observances.
May 27
Former Our House client donates winnings to shelter.
1canoe2 owner touts journaling for relaxation, catharsis.
Mokane water, sewer bond on June 2 ballot.
May 28
Westminster president Fletcher Lamkin retiring.
Memorial Day weekend sees COVID-19 spike locally.
Fulton's state of emergency ending.
May 29
New Westminster leader Don Lofe hopes to continue work.
Supporting a loved one through cancer.
Fulton pool, splash pad to open next week.
"Parade of Hope" planned for nursing home residents.
May 30
Churchill Terrace residents gather for car parade.
Holts Summit USDA loan increased to $7 million.
"Sweet Soulful Sunday" bicentennial event canceled amid virus uncertainty.