Amaren Missouri

Ameren files application to build wind generation facilities in Schuyler and Adair Counties

The Missouri Public Service Commission has set an intervention deadline on Ameren Missouri’s request to construct a wind generation facility. Union Electric Company doing business as Ameren Missouri filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, and operate a wind generation facility in Schuyler […]

MOASK IRC Missouri Ag Skills and Knowledge Industry Recognized Credential

High School students in agriculture education courses receive technical skills certificates

High school students enrolled in agriculture education courses have the unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and learn real-world applications in a number of disciplines. Whether it is in agricultural mechanics, livestock evaluation, or a dozen other areas of learning, the Missouri Agricultural Skills and Knowledge Assessment Industry Recognized Credential (MOASK IRC) program recognizes […]

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FCS Financial awards 40 community improvement grants

FCS Financial is recognizing 40 different 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with $500 grants for submitting outstanding Shaping Rural Missouri grant applications. In the seven years of its existence, more than $100,000 has been awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Grants are awarded to organizations with plans to complete a community improvement project […]

Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri

LIHEAP Summer program to begin June 1

One of multiple programs the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri provides is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Executive Director Aaron Franklin says that LIHEAP assists families by paying utility bills. He says the agency began the winter portion of the program in November.  The agency was able to make a one-time […]

Dicamba

Volatility in Dicamba remains controversial

Of all the factors that led to the off-target movement of dicamba in 2017, volatility remains the most controversial. Older formulations, such as Banvel and Clarity, have long been known to volatilize when sprayed under certain environmental conditions. Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax were all marketed as dicamba formulations substantially lower in volatility than previous formulations. […]

Trenton R-9 School District

Trenton R-9 Board of Education member resigns

Trenton R-9 Superintendent Dan Wiebers announced the resignation of a Board of Education member at a meeting Tuesday evening. Wiebers read Brooke McAtee’s letter of resignation which will be effective June 12th. Wiebers told the board it did not need to vote to approve McAtee’s resignation, it only needed to be announced to the board. […]

Missouri College Advising Corps marks 10 years of service

Missouri College Advising Corps marks 10 years of service

The Missouri College Advising Corps, headquartered at the University of Missouri, has helped more than 20,000 students enroll in college since 2008. As it begins its second decade, MCAC is poised to help even more students. MCAC’s trained advisers, themselves recent college graduates, commit to two years of full-time, on-site service at one of 43 […]

City of Trenton Website

Trenton Street Department accepting applications for full-time position

The Trenton Street Department is accepting applications for full-time employment. Mechanical, heavy equipment, and electrical experience and having a commercial driver’s license are helpful. Applications are available at the Trenton Street Maintenance Garage at 1900 East 16th Street weekdays from 7 o’clock in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. Applications will be accepted until […]

Century Farm

Century Farm applications due May 15

Applications for recognition as a Missouri Century Farm are due May 15. Farms owned by the same family for 100 or more consecutive years as of Dec. 18, 2018, are eligible. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, or nephews or nieces, including through marriage or […]

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North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees deal with busy agenda at Tuesday meeting

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]

Employment

Trenton Street Department accepting applications

The Trenton Street Department is accepting applications for full-time employment. Mechanical, heavy equipment, and electrical experience as well as having a commercial driver’s license is helpful. Applications are available at the Street Maintenance Garage weekdays from 7 o’clock in the morning until 2:30 in the afternoon. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Upward Bound

Upward Bound now accepting applications from students

Upward Bound is now accepting applications from area high school students. The program serves six school districts: Trenton R-9, Chillicothe R-2, Gallatin R-5, Hamilton R-2, Jamesport Tri-County R-7, and Grundy County R-5 of Galt. Upward Bound assists high school students in preparing for a successful entrance into college through academic year advising, tutoring, and a […]

Missouri livestock symposium

Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year applications due May 1

The University of Missouri Extension is accepting applications for the Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year. Applicants can be producers of livestock, agribusiness or agency personnel, or agriculture researchers as well as long-time supporters of the northeast Missouri livestock industry. The award recipient must have made a significant contribution to the livestock industry in […]