The Festus City Council on May 13 approved the primary plat for a proposed 29-unit single-family residence development along Truman Boulevard (Hwy. 61-67) in the northern end of the city.
A $500,000-plus project to replace the Jokerst Memorial Park pickleball courts in Festus started Jan. 8, with the new courts expected to be ready by the spring.
Artist Kenzie Wolk started painting a mural Oct. 11 at Schneider Park at the intersection of Main and Mill streets, intended as a welcome to the city as visitors get to the downtown area.