COVID-19 cases increased by 13 in Linn County since December 30th to a total of 914. Active cases went up by two to 65. The health department notes 64 of the active cases are in the community. Twenty COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Linn County. The Livingston County Health Center reports eight new COVID-19 […]
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Veteran service events announced for January 2021
Area veterans events have been announced for January 2021. A veterans service officer will be at the Trenton VFW on January 4th from 9 to 1 o’clock to help with VA paperwork and answer questions. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214. A veterans service officer and a counselor will be at […]
COVID-19 cases increase by 2 in Mercer County, increase by 15 in Grundy County
The number of COVID-19 cases has increased by two in Mercer County since December 29th. Confirmed cases went up by one to 124, and probable cases also increased by one to 145. The health department reports active cases remain at 17, and COVID-19-related deaths remain at seven. The number of active COVID-19 cases in Grundy […]
Trenton Police Department reports 123 nuisance incidents in 2020
The Trenton Police Department reports 123 nuisance incidents had been filed for the year so far as of December 26th. A nuisance summary indicates the largest number of incidents filed involved grass and weeds with 59. Thirty-one incidents involved trash and debris, 19 unregistered vehicles, and 14 open storage of disabled vehicles. The summary shows […]
Grundy County Health Department reports 91 active cases of COVID-19, which is a decrease of 5
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Grundy County has decreased when compared to the day before Christmas. A report on Monday morning provided by the Grundy County Health Department shows 91 active COVID-19 cases, which is five less than last Thursday’s report. The overall number of cases is up by 14 during that four […]
Gallatin Senior Center to hold Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 29th
The senior center in Gallatin, known as the “Active Aging Resource Center” plans to offer a Christmas dinner on Tuesday, December 29th. The meal is a rescheduled event from a postponement last week. The meal will only be available by carry-out and delivery from 11 to 12 noon on Tuesday. Free will donations will be […]
Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Missouri medical marijuana license caps
(Missouri Independent) – A Cole County judge on Monday threw out a lawsuit alleging limitations on the number of medical marijuana licenses issued by the state were unconstitutional. Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce ruled that the regulations at the heart of the lawsuit were “properly promulgated and are in compliance with Missouri’s laws and Constitution.” She […]
Livingston County reports 11 new cases of COVID-19
The Livingston County Health Center reports 11 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total to 1,049. Eighty-one cases are active, with 60 in the community, 12 school actives, and eight facility actives. There are nine current COVID-19-related hospitalizations and 33 deaths for Livingston County.
Grundy County Health Department reports another COVID-19-related death
The Grundy County Health Department reports another COVID-19-related death, bringing the total to 28. The number of active COVID-19 cases has decreased the last two days in a row as more cases were released from isolation than added. Active cases went down by seven since December 22nd to 98. Several probable cases were reclassified as […]
Five COVID-19 deaths reported in Mercer County
Five COVID-19-related deaths have been added in Mercer County since December 18th, which the health department reports make the total seven. Confirmed cases went up by seven to 117, and probable cases increased by two to 142. Active cases in Mercer County dropped by 44 to 26.
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees presented various reports, approve audit and purchases
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees heard various reports the evening of December 22nd. Multiple reports involved information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dean of Instruction Mitch Holder filled in for Vice President of Academic Affairs Doctor Tristan Londre. Holder reported students were appreciative of the on-campus experience during the fall semester. He is […]
Department of Health and Senior Services says COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread
The State of Missouri is now partnering with the Missouri Primary Care Association and MAKO Medical to continue hosting free COVID-19 testing events throughout the state. Missourians can register for events currently scheduled at health.mo.gov/communitytest and continue to check back for future opportunities to be tested at a nearby event. Missouri residency is the only requirement; individuals […]
Putnam County Health Department reports 16 new cases of COVID-19
The Putnam County Health Department reports it has been notified of an additional 16 COVID-19 cases since December 20th, which brings the total to 350 or 7% of county residents. Thirty-eight individuals are being actively monitored. Five COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Putnam County. The health department asks for residents to stay home if […]
Grundy County reports two additional COVID-19 deaths, 6 new cases of COVID-19
The Grundy County Health Department on Tuesday, December 22nd reported two additional COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to 27. There were six new cases for a total of 828. The number of active cases decreased by 12 to 105.
Missouri’s Governor grants 24 pardons, commutes four sentences
Governor Mike Parson granted pardons to 24 individuals who have demonstrated a changed lifestyle and desire to move on from past behaviors. “If we are to be a society that believes in forgiveness and second chances, then it is the next chapter in these individuals’ lives that will matter most,” Governor Parson said. “We are encouraged and […]
Grundy County reports 16 new COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases have increased in Grundy County. The health department Monday morning reported a total of 822 cases year to date, which is up by 16 from the Friday report. Of the 822cases of COVID-19, 605 cases are listed as confirmed with the balance probable. The number of active cases remains fairly […]
Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin closes for the week
The Active Aging Resource Center in Gallatin, known as their senior center, has closed for the week and will re-open on Monday, December 28th. Emergency meals on wheels were delivered today, however, there will be no carryout meals this week. According to Deanna Lewis, the Christmas dinner, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, has been […]
University of Missouri Extension entomologist lists pests farmers should watch for in 2021
University of Missouri Extension field crop entomologist Kevin Rice says Missouri soybean and corn growers should be on the lookout for growing populations of yield-robbing insects in 2021. Soybean gall midge MU Extension found soybean gall midge in two northwestern Missouri counties in 2019. Soybean gall midge larvae feed internally in the base of soybean […]
Tar spot found in northeast Missouri cornfields
Missouri corn growers should scout for an emerging crop disease, tar spot, in 2021, says University of Missouri Extension plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonnette. She identified tar spot in four far northeastern Missouri counties: Scotland, Lewis, and Clark in 2019 and Marion in 2020. She expects it to spread in the northern half of Missouri and […]
Corporal Aaron Post named Missouri’s Outstanding Conservation Agent
Corporal Aaron Post of Platte County was recently named as Missouri’s Outstanding Conservation Agent for 2021 for his accomplishments and service to his community and conservation. A committee from MDC’s Protection Branch selected Post as outstanding agent. Cpl. Chris Ely of Texas County was runner up. Post was also selected as MDC’s Kansas City Region […]