Alpha Psi Omega, Northwest Missouri State University’s honorary theater fraternity, is taking a show on the road again this winter and will present “Sunny Days” for area children. The fraternity will tour to schools throughout the region during the University’s winter break. Additionally, the ensemble will stage two performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, December […]
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Prices average $2,099 per head at Fruitland Show-Me-Select sale
What a sale!” said sale coordinator Erin Larimore about the $2,099 average price for replacement heifers at the Show-Me-Select sale in Fruitland, Mo., December 1. The fourth of six fall sales kept the upward trend in prices. Two sales remain for heifers raised with protocols from the University of Missouri Extension animal scientists. Larimore, a […]
Family and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled seek accounting services bids
The Family and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County—Senate Bill 40 is looking for accounting service bids for the fiscal year 2019. Quotes are needed for monthly and annual financial statements, semimonthly and monthly payroll, payroll quarterly reports, and W-2 preparation. Bids must be submitted by December 10th at noon to FFDD, Attention: […]
Bids grow stronger in third sale of Show-Me-Select heifers
With a strong start on bidding, the first lot of heifers averaged $2,250 at the Kingsville Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sale, November 24. Big bidding set the stage for higher prices early in the sale of 237 head of bred heifers. Final average was $1,832. The sale at the Kingsville Livestock Auction topped the two previous […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled hold awards banquet
Seventy-four attended the Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet for the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy County this week. Executive Director Kayla Graham reports she handed out Candy Awards and a small gift to each person who participated in at least one event hosted by the Families and Friends of the Developmentally […]
Division One of Grundy County court sees busy docket; Judge hands down prison sentences
The judge saw a busy docket on Thursday in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court. Trenton resident Tommy Joe Graham pleaded guilty to manufacture of a controlled substance within two thousand feet or a school or college. Graham was sentenced to six years with the Missouri department of corrections. Execution of the prison sentence […]
Audio: Medical marijuana distribution outlined as advocates speak out
Supporters of medical marijuana are speaking out after Amendment 2’s passage by Missouri voters Tuesday. Amy Aldridge, a mother in southeast Missouri, said she would have moved mountains to give her daughter, Sahara, relief from cancer treatments and wishes she had medical marijuana as an option to do so. Amy Aldridge, a mother […]
Show-Me-Select sales offer records on quality beef heifer replacements
Replacement heifers to upgrade cow-calf herds will be offered in six Show-Me-Select sales this fall. Also, owners can restock cow herds culled in the drought. With strength in beef demand and rains growing pastures, herd owners can rebuild. Dry weather’s impact on forages had farmers concerned. “Optimism of cow-calf herd owners should return,” says David […]
Hy-Vee to provide free A1C screenings
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 168 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will conduct […]
Audio: Senators Lindsey Graham, Cory Gardner make Missouri campaign stop for Hawley
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Cory Gardner are campaigning today in eastern Missouri for Republican Senate candidate Josh Hawley. To a crowd of about 250 supporters in Chesterfield, Gardner, of Colorado, says Hawley will support Missouri’s conservative values. Meanwhile, former Vice-President Joe Biden will be in eastern Missouri Wednesday to campaign for Hawley’s […]
Audio: Missouri Secretary of State lashes out at judge who gutted voter ID law requirement
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft lashed out at a judge who struck down key portions of the state’s voter ID law Tuesday. Earlier this month, Cole County Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan tossed out a requirement for voters who don’t present a photo ID to sign an affidavit in order to cast […]
Audio: Missouri Supreme Court issues order in photo ID case
A mid-Missouri judge’s decision to strike down several key provisions of Missouri’s photo voter ID law will remain in place, at least through the November election. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order late Friday afternoon in Jefferson City, overruling the state’s emergency motion for a stay. The order simply means that […]
Audio: Missouri line workers in Florida encountering difficult conditions as blocked roads hamper progress
Missouri line workers who have been sent to the Sunshine State to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Michael are encountering difficult conditions. Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has more. The 123 Missouri line workers who are in Florida to restore power had to use their chainsaws for more than three hours, just to clear […]
Audio: Missouri Secretary of State says judges decision creating “mass confusion” at polls
Procedures at Missouri polling places are in question for next month’s election after a judge struck down key elements of the state’s voter ID law Tuesday. Cole County Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan overturned the requirement for voters who don’t present a photo ID to sign an affidavit. Missouri Secretary of State Jay […]
Audio: Missouri could be bellwether of how Supreme Court nominee plays in midterm election
Missouri could be the key indicator of how important the Supreme Court nominee is the midterm elections. U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley and fellow Republicans have aggressively used the confirmation of Washington D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a campaign wedge issue against incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. President Trump gave high praise […]
Annual Trenton Heroes Versus Celebrities softball games set for 6 o’clock Saturday
The celebrities have been announced for the 11th Annual Trenton Heroes Versus Celebrities softball games Saturday evening September 8th to raise money for the Trenton Heroes. The opening ceremonies will be held at the Griffin Ball Field at 6 o’clock, with two games to follow. Coaches include Linda Lynch of Hardee’s and Wright Memorial Hospital […]
Work on Broken Arrow Street in Chillicothe to begin Monday, September 3rd
M and M Utilities will start work on a Chillicothe street next week. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie reports work on storm drainage as well as placement of new curb and gutter will begin on Broken Arrow from Tomahawk to North Fair. Alternate routes and detours for the public will be in place with questions from […]
24 tips for packing a healthy, affordable lunch
Parents often go to great lengths during the school year to be sure their children have the right equipment—pens, notebooks, clothing—to make it through the day. “Proper nutrition is also a key ingredient for school success because it fuels brain cells and gives your child the energy and nutrients he or she needs for optimal […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces results of Dairy, Rabbit and Poultry shows
The results have been announced of the North Central Missouri Fair Dairy Show. Hillary Shahan of Unionville had Champion Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. She also had the Supreme Champion Female and Reserve Bull. Caleb and Abigail Gondringer of Trenton both received blue ribbons in the Dairy Bucket Calf class. Results for the rabbit […]