A Trenton High School student participated in the American Legion Boys State of Missouri. During the event on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Riley Raymo was a citizen of Carnahan City and held the position of delegate to the state convention, ward 1. He also appeared on the ballot for […]
After years of work and anticipation, a new history museum is open in Springfield, Missouri. Visitors to the new History Museum on the Square are transported into the rich tapestry of southwest Missouri’s history told through interactive exhibits, video and photography and a treasure trove of artifacts. The museum that opened Aug. 8 has more […]
Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville has announced the expansion of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Doctors Peter Dawson of Mosaic Life Care as well as Brian Duncan, William Humphreys, and Blake Peterson, all of Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville, will see patients weekly at the hospital. President Nate Blackford says Humphreys, Peterson, and Duncan “bring decades […]
An expert on revitalizing rural communities will speak at an event in Trenton next month sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Author and speaker Andrew McCrea of Maysville will be featured at Community Strengths: Providing for Your Town Now and Forever at The Space in Downtown Trenton September 18th from 10:30 to noon. […]
This past May and June the Grand River had near-record flooding. These floodwaters created major damage to the levee tops and roads at the refuge. Since that time Swan Lake staff have had to make pretty major repairs to the roads and levees, which forced the closure of the refuge until those repairs could be […]
Missouri residents and business owners affected by the April 29–July 5 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have until September 9 to apply for federal disaster assistance. Disaster assistance is available from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration, the federal government’s primary source of funding for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. There are […]
A student from Grundy County R-5 High School participated in the American Legion Boys State of Missouri. The Galt Lions Club sponsored Charles Williams attending the event at the University of Missouri in Warrensburg. During the event, Williams was a citizen of Kohn City and held the positions of senator and delegate to the state […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital will begin offering a Vascular Outpatient Specialty Clinic in Carrollton starting Monday, August 19. CCMH welcomes Dr. James F. Foster III from Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery Group, LLC, to our roster of outpatient specialty providers. He is affiliated with several area HCA Midwest Health hospitals. He will see patients […]
Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union are suing Missouri over a contentious eight-week abortion ban bill. In a complaint filed Tuesday evening, the organizations argue Missouri’s heartbeat ban violates U.S. Supreme Court precedent that protects access to abortion. The policy would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, except in […]
A special election will be held in Sullivan County next week regarding a proposition for a tax levy for county roads and bridges. Polling places will be open for the election on August 6th from 6 o’clock in the morning to 7 o’clock at night. Polling places include the Harris Fire Station, Milan American Legion […]
Varsity Spirit, the leader in cheer and dance camps, competitions and apparel and a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired Stanbury Uniforms, one of the leading providers in-band apparel nationwide, and SA Feather Company, a specialty supplier of costume, millinery and special events products. Varsity Spirit has grown the activity of cheerleading […]
Free legal assistance is available to Missourians who need help with disaster-related issues such as home repair contracts and contractors; life, medical and property insurance claims; FEMA applications and appealing FEMA decisions. Missouri residents can call 800-829-4128 to leave a message about legal issues arising from recently sustained damage from severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes […]
Making a selection as the 2019 Trenton High School Alumni Honoree was a difficult one for the Class of 1994 as many teachers and staff members were deserving and considered for the honor. To allow for each voice to be heard, class members were invited to vote for their choice and with a fantastic class […]
The American Red Cross is once again teaming up with family and friends, and Marceline Fire and Rescue to host a blood drive in memory of Zach Cupp Saturday, August 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Father McCartan School Gym, 327 S. Kansas Avenue, in Marceline. In August 2012, Zach Cupp was […]
Multiple topics were reported on during the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver gave reports on behalf of Vice President for Academic Affairs Doctor Tristan Londre and Vice President for Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley. Londre and Alley were absent from the meeting due to other […]
Mizkan America, Inc., announced the voluntary recall of select production codes of certain RAGÚ pasta sauces in the U.S. because the sauce may contain fragments of plastic. There have not been any reports of consumer injuries or complaints. Mizkan America is taking this action out of an abundance of caution. This recall is at the retail level and […]
Tall fescue, Missouri’s most used pasture grass, provides fall and winter grazing with proper management. With growing concern about the lack of stored forage, grazing offers potential feed this year. Fescue grows in two distinct seasons, spring and fall. Fall growth isn’t as robust as in spring. With good management, fescue gives grazing well […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program). […]
Three Missouri high school skilled trades teachers are among 50 teachers and teacher teams from across the country who were named today as semifinalists for the 2019 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. They and their skilled trades programs are in the running for a share of $1 million in total cash […]
Immigration rights groups, including the ACLU, are vowing to sue to stop the administration’s new asylum rules, which take effect today. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that blocks non-Mexican migrants from applying for asylum if they arrive on the southern border without proof they were refused asylum in the first country they […]
