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City Hall was one stop during local government tour By Katelynn M. Molesky On Friday, April 24, Adair County's fifth grade students had the chance to learn about the county and city government, thanks to an organized tour that was set up by Adair County 4-H. The grade was split into four groups and rotated between several notable locations, where they got to meet with officials from the city and county, as well as learn about the different jobs done to keep operations running smoothly. One of these locations was the Columbia City Hall. There they met with Mayor Pamela Hoots, who greeted the students and answered all of their questions with enthusiasm. Hoots then discussed grants and why they are important. Additionally, she went over mayoral duties and thoughtfully asked the kids what they'd want to see in the future. She also explained the job of the city council member and informed the youth that Columbia had a Mayor-Council form of government. At the end of each lecture, Mayor Hoots asked the kids who would one day want to become the mayor - and at least one from each class raised their hand. Starting with the second audience, Columbia Police Chief Evan Burton also spoke to the groups about police matters. He quizzed them on the equipment used by law enforcement, answered many questions, and interacted with the kids. He also casually proposed a possible school event to further show off county equipment (and K9 officer) - which was returned with an overwhelming enthusiasm from the crowd. At the end of each session, the groups lined up for a photo on the front steps of the building and received small prizes. From there they moved on to other locations, including the library, courthouse, and annex. At the conclusion of the sessions, the entire group met up at the City Park Pavilion behind the Extension Office for lunch, which was pulled pork sandwiches provided by 4-H Agent Tony Rose and Staff Assistant Ashley Curry. This last stop provided the kids the chance to refuel - and to get their sillies out after a long day of being on their best behavior. The tour was a great experience for the participants and provided a better insight of the many different roles played in a local government. This story was posted on 2026-04-26 21:43:00
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