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Police officers guard the door to Riverview鈥檚 city hall where they wanded people coming to a Board of Aldermen meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Eli Randolph PHOTOS, Post-Dispatch
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Riverview Mayor Mike Cornell speaks with Alderwoman Ruth Cole as he takes his seat after a break during a Board of Aldermen meeting at the Riverview Municipal Center on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Eli Randolph, Post-Dispatch
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City of Riverview Mayor Mike Cornell walks with a community member during a recess in a Board of Aldermen meeting at the Riverview Municipal Center on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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City of Riverview Mayor, Mike Cornell, presides over a board of aldermen meeting for the City of Riverview at the City of Riverview Municipal Center in Riverview on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Eli Randolph, Post-Dispatch
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Flyer for a 2025 dinner party for Riverview Mayor Mike Cornell. "Donations are accepted via checks, cash or gift cards to Mike Cornell," the flyer says.
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Fall colors are appearing in the 最新杏吧原创 area, the Muny hosted a garage sale and more this week. View life in 最新杏吧原创 through the Post-Dispatch photographers' lenses. Edited by Jenna Jones.
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