New data from the Missouri Hospital Association reveals that in 2017, the state’s hospitals provided more than $1.4 billion in uncompensated care and exceeded $3.3 billion in total community benefit — record totals for both categories. The report and hospital-specific data are available on the association’s consumer data site, FocusOnHospitals.com. “Hospitals are committed to building […]
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Traffic safety program for parents of new drivers set for Green City High School
A free traffic safety program will be held at Green City High School next week to educate parents of drivers 19 years old and younger on Missouri Graduated Driver’s License Law. The program was originally scheduled for earlier this month, but it was rescheduled for Monday night, February 25th from 6:30 to 8 o’clock. First […]
Allan Seidel to be recognized as NCMC/TJC Distinguished Alumni
Allan D. Seidel is the third NCMC Distinguished Alumni that will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on February 23rd at the Red Barn in Trenton, MO. Mr. Seidel attended Trenton Junior College from 1965-1966. After leaving T JC, Allan completed his BS degree at UM-Colombia and his Juris Doctor degree at UMKC Law School. […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education to hold special meeting
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will hold a special meeting next week to hear a proposal from the Salary and Welfare Committee. The meeting will be at the district office on Tuesday evening, February 26th at 5:30. Action is expected to be taken at the board’s regular meeting in March on the Salary and […]
Free farm labor guide helps farmers hire and keep the right workers
Like farm machinery and methods, hiring farmworkers has changed in recent years, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ryan Milhollin. MU Extension’s Missouri Farm Labor Guide can help. The guide, available for free download at extension.missouri.edu/p/M199, lets farmers know the right practices to identify, hire and retain the right workers. It explains ways to […]
Audio: Missouri works to develop computer science standards for K-12 schools
Missouri is working to develop computer science standards for K through 12 public schools. Members of the workgroup creating the standards could integrate computer science learning across other subjects, especially in elementary school. The computer science standards would not require a computer to learn and could be studied through “unplugged activities”, which involve […]
Arnie Arneson to be recognized as NCMC/TJC Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Arthur Lawrence (Arnie) Arneson is the second NCMC Distinguished alumni for 2018 to be announced along with Evelyn Goodrich Trickel and Allan Seidel. All three will be honored at the North Central Missouri College Foundation’s 1st Annual Pirates Ball to be held on Saturday, February 23rd at the Red Barn in Trenton. Arnie Arneson […]
Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire set for March 2nd
An event will be held next month for tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors to show what they made and tell what they learned. Attendees can learn from and interact with a variety of makers at the Heartland Foundation’s Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire at the Restoration […]
Trenton Utility Committee to consider replacement of aging substation transfomers
Trenton’s Utility Committee has given its endorsement to moving forward with a plan to replace aging transformers at three substation locations in Trenton. Utility Director Ron Urton reported committee members Tuesday evening discussed the age and current condition of the transformer; before deciding to inquire on the cost of purchasing a refurbished transformer and its […]
Trenton Chamber of Commerce to consider airport building for new location
The administrative committee of the Trenton City Council has given its consensus to allow officials with the Trenton Chamber of Commerce and state license office to consider re-locating to part of a vacant building at the airport. The site most recently was the location of Green Hills Animal Nutrition which made pet treats. With unpaid […]
NCMC Students Team with Trenton R-IX for World Read Aloud Day
Teacher education students and athletes from North Central Missouri College recently teamed up with the Trenton R-IX School District to help students celebrate World Read Aloud Day. The NCMC students and athletes visited several classrooms at Rissler Elementary and Trenton Middle School. NCMC students brought in children’s books to share with Trenton R-IX students in […]
Evelyn Goodrich Trickel to be recognized as NCMC/TJC Distinguished Alumni
Mrs. Evelyn Goodrich Trickel along with two other 2018 Distinguished Alumni, Allan Seidel and Arthur Lawrence (Arnie) Arneson will be honored at the North Central Missouri College Foundation’s 1st Annual Pirates Ball on Saturday, February 23rd at the Red Barn in Trenton. Evelyn Goodrich Trickel was born and raised on a farm in southern Grundy […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to host Student Alliance Program
The commanding officer of Troop B, in Macon, has announced that Troop B will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for current high school students to learn more about law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The 2019 Troop B Student Alliance Program will […]
Counties in north Missouri placed under Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory
More winter weather is expected for Northwest Missouri on Tuesday. February 19th. The system will bring snow beginning in the early afternoon and lasting into the late evening in some areas. Snow is expected to be heavy at times with rates reaching 1 inch per hour with total accumulations up to 8 inches possible near […]
USDA prioritizes investments in telemedicine to address opioid crisis in rural America
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture is giving funding priority in a key grant program for applications to address opioid misuse in rural communities. “The opioid epidemic is dramatically impacting prosperity in many small towns and rural places across the country,” Hazlett said. […]
University of Missouri Extension and North Central Missouri College to collaborate on programs
University of Missouri Extension of Grundy County and North Central Missouri College are collaborating to provide programs on agriculture. The first is a free meeting about fence law taught by Joe Koenen of Putnam County Extension in the Lager Building at the Barton Farm Campus of Trenton next Thursday, February 21st. Extension County Engagement Specialist […]
Volunteer income tax assistance available for low-income families
The University of Missouri Extension of Grundy County will provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to low-income families this tax season. Appointments will be held in the Extension Office in the basement of the Alexander Student Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton starting the last week of February. County Engagement Specialist in […]
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce to honor “Pillars of the Community”
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce has selected a long-time retired businessman and a retired college instructor as its 2019 Pillars of the Community. The Chamber will honor R. W. Keuhn and Phil Schlarb at its annual banquet at the New Hope Building the evening of March 15th. A social hour will begin at 5:30, […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities accepting bids for transformers
Trenton Municipal Utilities is accepting bids for pole and pad mount transformers. Bids will be accepted at Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of March 13th at 2 o’clock. Specifications and more information can be obtained by contacting Electric Distribution Supervisor Mark Newton at 660-359-2315. TMU reserves the right to reject any or all bids […]
Private Pesticide Applicator Training to be held in Princeton
University of Missouri Extension of Mercer County will host a Private Pesticide Applicator Training next week. Growers are welcome to attend the meeting in the Hal England Center basement the morning of February 22nd at 8:30 regardless of needing recertification. Mercer County Extension especially encourages growers to attend if their license has expired or will […]