De Soto, MO, to demolish former Knights of Pythias building, Herzog bids $96,510

The De Soto City Council voted unanimously to demolish the former Knights of Pythias building at 120 N. Second St. and the adjacent property at 116 N. Second St. Herzog Excavating and Demolition of Perryville was the low bidder among four, beating bids from Checkered Flag Excavation, Wohlf Building and Courtney Construction. The city bought both buildings in 2020 for $110,000. Demolition is not expected before Nov. 1, and the site will be used for downtown parking afterward.