Old Moberly school becoming senior housing

The former Moberly Junior High School is getting a new life soon to become affordable housing for residents 55 and older.

The Northeast Community Action Corporation began the project after securing state and federal tax credits in 2020, with its completion possibly just months away.

This adaptive reuse trend turning old schools and offices into housing is growing across Missouri.

Just last week, Fulton celebrated a similar project.

With office vacancy rates at 20 percent nationwide and housing demand rising, communities are finding creative ways to put empty buildings to good use.

When finished, the renovated 1930s school will reopen as Tannehill Apartments.