The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved two information technology purchases, testing supplies, and eight hires at its meeting Tuesday evening. The information technology purchases were for computer hardware from SAI Computers of Greenville, North Carolina for $45,534.60 as well as a renewal of the Microsoft Campus Agreement for $45,792.97. The bid from […]
Tag: 2017
Planned road work for north Missouri May 22 – 28
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the north Missouri planned for the week of May 22 – 28 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted […]
Grundy County Nursing Home District to press for tax levy increase on August 8 ballot
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors passed a resolution for a ballot measure at its meeting Tuesday. The ballot measure, to increase the current tax levy from 15 cents to 30 cents on the hundred dollars assessed valuation, will be placed on the August 8th ballot. Employee health insurance coverage will change […]
Spickard Board of Education accepts lease
The Spickard R-2 School District Board of Education accepted a lease for a bus and a bid for windows at its meeting Monday evening. The board voted to go with L. J. Hart on a seven-year lease purchase on a bus. It also accepted a bid to replace eight front windows.
Milan Old Timers Reunion set for May 25 through May 28
The 32nd Annual Milan Old Timers Reunion will be held the last weekend of the month. The Jones and Company Carnival will be each night from May 25th through May 28th from 6 to 10 o’clock. Cary Maulsby says the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Truck and Tractor Pull that Friday evening at 7 o’clock […]
MoDOT road work for week of May 15
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the north Missouri region planned for the week of May 15 – 21 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves health insurance plans
The Trenton R-9 School District Board of Education approved health insurance for next school year at its meeting Tuesday evening. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City plan is identical to the plan full-time district staff had for this school year. The monthly premiums will be $530.27, which is a decrease of $34.51. The […]
Audio: North Central Missouri College graduates 393 students
North Central Missouri College held commencement programs Saturday for 393 students who earned 413 total degrees and certificates. During the afternoon program for nursing students, 76 students were honored for earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science/Nursing with another 78 recognized for earning a certificate in Practical Nursing. Featured speaker, Doctor Martha Hoffman Goedert, formerly […]
MoDOT planned road work May 8 through 14
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the north Missouri planned for the week of May 8 – 14 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout […]
Trenton Park Board approves rates for Aquatics Center
The Trenton Park Board approved rates for the Trenton Aquatics Center at its meeting Wednesday evening. Daily admission will remain the same at under two years old free, two through 54 for $5, 55 and older for $2.50, and non-swimmers for $1. A family pass will increase to $190 for up to four household members […]
3rd time is a charm: Trenton/TMU Budgets pass at Noon council meeting
It only took about five minutes for the Trenton City Council to adopt ordinances authorizing fiscal year budgets for the city and Trenton Municipal Utilities. The budgets outline the revenues anticipated and expenditures projected to carry both the city and TMU through the new fiscal year that ends April 30 of 2018. The 12-Noon special council meeting […]
Audio: Trenton High School graduation slated for Sunday, May 14
Trenton high school officials and senior class students are preparing for graduation with Principal Ron Franklin reporting 93 seniors are to graduate on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14. Among end of the school year events is the presentation of scholarships and awards on Wednesday, May 10 at 6 pm at the high school followed by a […]
April rainfall in Trenton one of the wettest on record
April rainfall at Trenton was nearly 3.0 inches above average which is due in part to having measurable precipitation reported on 15 of the 30 days of the month. But only two occasions was rainfall more than one inch for a 24 hour period. That includes 1.8 inches for April 5 and 1.06 inches for this past […]
Princeton City Council approves budget totaling almost $1.5 million
The Princeton City Council approved a budget for the city for 2017-2018 totaling $1,424,438.50 at a special meeting last Thursday afternoon. General funds revenue total $397,738.50, and is made up of public, street, band, sales tax, and use tax funds. Enterprise funds revenue totals $1,026,700 and is made up of natural gas, sewer system, water […]
Crowder State Park work day rescheduled
The Crowder State Park Trail Work Day that was scheduled at the park west of Trenton has been rescheduled for the afternoon of May 7 at 1 o’clock. The postponement is due to the rain. More information can be found on the Crowder State Park Facebook page or by calling 660-359-6473.
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri week of May 1
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the north Missouri region planned for the week of May 1 – 7 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
May is Motorcycle Safety Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Month and favorable weather seems to be an invitation to motorcyclists to go for a ride. It’s important for motorcyclists to take an active role in their safety so keep these suggestions in mind when you’re on the road: * Be visible. Motorists often have a hard time seeing you so […]
Chillicothe Farmers Market to open beginning May 6
The Chillicothe Farmers Market will start the morning of May 6 at 8 o’clock. It will be open Saturdays through October 28 rain or shine. The 31st year for the Farmers Market will start with the “Ringing of the Bell” on the Chillicothe Courthouse Square. Along with produce, there will be greenhouse plants, baked goods, jams and […]
Enrollment deadline for Trenton R-9 Summer School is May 3
The Trenton R-9 Summer School enrollment deadline is May 3. Enrollment forms were sent home with students, are available at Trenton Middle School and Rissler Elementary School offices, and may be downloaded from the school district’s website. Applications may be returned to the Trenton R-9 school office. Summer School will be held May 22 through […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve equipment lease
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a bill authorizing the mayor and city administrator to sign and execute an equipment lease agreement with Foley Equipment Company at its meeting Monday evening. Taryn Dustman with Gallatin R-5 High School and Middle School requested ideas for community service projects for students in fifth through 12th grade to […]