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World’s Largest Bowie Knife placed at Pelham Park

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10 years ago

04/04/2016

Monday morning a major Bowie Chamber of Commerce projected came to fruition as the future World’s Largest Bowie Knife was placed on its stand at Pelham Park. The fabricators, engineers and Bowie Knife Committee and chamber officials were all on hand to see the more than 20-foot knife moved into place by a large crane. An unveiling will take place at noon on April 7 with a formal dedication being planned for June. See the full story in your mid-week News. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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State tennis champs celebrated with “Victory Lap”

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6 minutes ago

05/13/2026

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The Bowie community came out Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the 3A state tennis doubles team of Heidi and Willow Siebert with a “victory lap” parade through downtown Bowie. The Mighty Marching Maroon, Steppers and Bowie fire and police participated in the celebration. The winning team was all smiles waving to folks along the route especially those who held signs for the champions. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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Saint Jo City Council set to meet

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1 day ago

05/12/2026

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The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.