08/29/2026
Friday night in Owensville was about so much more than football. ❤️🏈
I had the opportunity to attend Owensville High School’s Tackle the Talk/Alumni Night, and it was such a wonderful example of a community showing up for its kids.
Local businesses joined mental health providers, children’s services, crisis-intervention organizations, and other community resources to connect families with support and information. There was free food, kids everywhere, alumni returning home, and families gathering together under the Friday night lights.
The message of Mental Health Matters was front and center throughout the evening, and I was glad to see a community creating space to talk openly about mental health while also celebrating its students, schools, teams, and alumni.
The Dutchmen came up just short against Eldon, 27–23, but there was certainly no shortage of Owensville pride.
This is what strong communities do. They show up for their kids, support their schools, look out for their neighbors, and make sure people know they do not have to face difficult moments alone.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a welcoming, meaningful, and genuinely fun community event. Owensville gave us a pretty wonderful picture of small-town Missouri at its best. 💙