One new case of COVID-19 was reported on Monday for Grundy County, compared to the report from last Thursday, raising the total since testing began to 1,057. Of that, 816 cases are confirmed positive and the rest are listed as probable. Grundy County currently has two active cases of COVID-19 with 40 deaths related to […]
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Missouri Supreme Court Judge Laura Stith retires after 20-years on the bench
A 20-year chapter ends today for Missouri Supreme Court Judge Laura Denvir Stith. After serving on the high court for two decades, Stith is retiring. The photos have come down off her office walls. Stith has packed up her certificates and awards she proudly showcased in her third-floor office along West High Street in Jefferson […]
Linn County Health Department taking appointments for 100 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Linn County Health Department has received 100 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The office is making appointments on a first-call, first-served basis for residents in Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2. Interested individuals must make appointments over the phone by calling the Linn County Health Department at 660-258-7251. Clicking the chart […]
Trenton R-9 School District to hold Preschool and Kindergarten screenings
The Trenton R-9 School District will hold its Preschool and Kindergarten screenings for students who are not currently enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must be ages 3, 4, or 5 by August 1st to be screened. The screenings will be held on April 6th, 7th, and 8th. Required documentation includes a student’s legal […]
Missouri Senate confirms Phil Hoffman to Coordinating Board for Higher Education
The Missouri Senate confirmed three appointments for new members to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Governor Mike Parson last week announced the appointment of Phil Hoffman of Trenton, Anne-Marie Clarke of Saint Louis, and Hollie Elliot of Fair Grove. Hoffman will represent District 6. He has served as the manager of the Hoffman Reed […]
Livingston County Health Center to offer limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses for those who fit criteria
Livingston County Health Center would like to announce the availability of a small number of doses of COVID-19 available to any county resident who fits the criteria for Phase 1B Tiers 1 & 2. This list includes aged 65 and older and any adults under 65 with cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, COPD, Heart Conditions, weakened […]
Grundy County Health Department reports no new COVID-19 cases since March 1
The Grundy County Health Department reports no new COVID-19 cases since its update on March 1st. The total number of cases remains at 1,056, and there are three active cases. Eight hundred fifteen cases have been confirmed. Forty COVID-19-related deaths have been reported for Grundy County. The health department notes it has a few openings […]
Grundy County Health Department has limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The Grundy County Health Department has a limited number of COVID-19 vaccine doses available. A clinic will be held on March 4th by appointment only for individuals in Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2. Contact the health department to schedule an appointment for March 4th at 359-4196. Phase 1B Tier 3 will […]
Grundy County Commission accepting applications for Public Administrator
The Grundy County Commission on March 2nd approved an amendment to Public Administrator Jill Eaton’s resignation which is effective on March 9th. The commission has restarted the process of appointing an interim public administrator. Applications will be accepted for the position at the county clerk’s office until the position is filled. The county commission will […]
After outrage over unused vaccines at rural clinics, Parson vows more KC, STL events
(Missouri Independent) – Last week, multiple mass vaccination events in rural areas neared the end of the day with hundreds of doses still on hand — prompting health departments to take to social media and encourage anyone to come for fear doses would be wasted. “We have ample vaccine still available that needs to be […]
March 15 last day to complete enrollment for 2021 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage Programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 must do so by March 15. Producers who have not yet signed a 2021 enrollment contract or who want to make an election change should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office […]
Northeast Missouri Area Agency partners with RSVP to assist seniors with online vaccination registration
The Northeast Missouri Area Agency has contracted with RSVP (660-665-8314) and Monroe City Senior Center (573-735-2131) to assist seniors with online vaccination registration, coordinate round trip transportation to and from their vaccination appointments, and conduct reminder calls for seniors’ second doses. These services are provided in partnership with the Department of Health and Senior Services. […]
One year of COVID-19: Americans continue stepping up to address urgent needs
One year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, people have stepped up to address the emotional needs of families reeling from the coronavirus and 2020’s record-breaking disasters. For nearly 80 years, U.S. presidents have proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to recognize people giving back through its lifesaving mission — which is […]
Sullivan County Health Department in Milan to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday
The Sullivan County Health Department in Milan will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday morning at the North Central Rural Electric Coop shop building in Milan from 9 until 11 o’clock. Pre-registration is required by calling special telephone numbers beginning Monday morning at 9 o’clock. All three of those special telephone numbers are 660-292-2491, […]
Mass COVID vaccination clinic scheduled for Bethany
A mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held in Bethany next week by appointment. Residents included in Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2 can receive the first dose of vaccine at the South Harrison High School on March 6th from 8:30 to 5 o’clock. Eligible individuals can register on the COVID Vaccine […]
Superintendent of Spickard school submits letter of resignation to Board of Education
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education has accepted a letter of resignation from the superintendent; however, no reason was given for Kristi Weldon’s resignation. Weldon says the board will begin the process of looking for another superintendent. The board hired her in June. The board also approved the 2021-2022 school calendar. No specific calendar dates […]
County Commission to restart process of appointing an interim Public Administrator; state of Missouri says Plumb not qualified
Grundy County Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray reports the county commission will restart the process of appointing an interim public administrator. He says the information came from the state that Ann Plumb of Trenton is not considered a qualified applicant to serve as an interim public administrator. The commission appointed her the evening of February 25th […]
Daviess County reports two new cases of COVID-19; Waiting list available for COVID-19 vaccine
Two COVID-19 cases were added in Daviess County since February 17th, and active cases decreased by 20. The health department reported February 25th the total number of cases was 666, and there were 24 active cases. Fourteen COVID-19-related deaths had been reported in Daviess County. The health department thanks residents for doing their part in […]
Putnam County Health Department encourages county residents to register with Missouri’s Vaccine Navigator
The Putnam County Health Department encourages county residents who fall under Phase 1B Tier 3 to register with the state’s Vaccine Navigator. Phase 1B Tier 3 includes those who work for kindergarten through 12th-grade education, childcare, communications infrastructure, dams and energy sectors, food production and processing facilities, the government, and information technology. More information on the […]
Harrison County reports COVID-19 related death; Grundy County receives confirmation of vaccine shipment
Another COVID-19-related death has been reported in Harrison County, on February 24th bringing the total to 17. Three more cases of COVID-19 were added, making that total 1,009. Eight hundred fifty-four cases are confirmed, and nine cases are active. The Grundy County Health Department has received confirmation of COVID-19 vaccine shipments for this week and […]