Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a report on Community Improvement Districts (CIDs), which found that lax oversight of taxpayer-funded projects has allowed for spending decisions to be made by those that benefit the most. Taxpayers will be burdened with increased taxes to pay for an estimated $2.2 billion in costs for more than […]
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Audio: How the information you submit helps to determine drought response
Over the past several weeks, much has been said about the U.S. Drought Monitor and the outline of drought impacted counties across northern Missouri. The Drought Monitor summary map identifies areas of drought and labels them by intensity. D-1 is the least intense level and D-4 is the most intense. The latter designation from last […]
Bridge inspections scheduled for North Missouri the week of August 20, 2018
Bridge inspection crews based in North Missouri work to inspect the bridges in our area. This program of inspection, repair, and maintenance of the more than 10,000 bridges across the state ensures the bridges are kept in the best possible condition for as long as possible for all those that travel across Missouri’s roadways. Specialized […]
City of Trenton accepting bids for window replacement
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for fire station window replacement. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall at 1100 Main Street until the afternoon of September 7th at 2 o’clock. Contact Fire Chief Brandon Gibler at 660-359-5552 for specifications and more information. The City of Trenton reserves the right to reject […]
TMU accepting bids for tree trimming and boiler line repairs
Trenton Municipal Utilities is accepting bids for tree trimming around electric lines as well as for installation of a new expansion tank and boiler line repairs. Tree trimming bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall at 1100 Main Street until the afternoon of September 5th at 2 o’clock. Call Supervisor Mark Newton at […]
Check data systems before harvest to ensure best results
University of Missouri Extension natural resource engineer Kent Shannon offers tips for collecting farm yield data prior to harvest. Back up yield data from the previous season. Copy each season’s data to a unique folder. Maintain several backup copies of the display/raw data in different locations to prevent losses from theft, damage or modification. Delete […]
SSM Health in talks with Mosaic to transfer ownership of facilities
SSM Health has signed letters of intent with two Missouri health systems to explore transferring ownership of its ministries in Maryville, Jefferson City, and Mexico. The Catholic, not-for-profit health system based in Saint Louis is in discussions with Mosaic Life Care based in Saint Joseph to transfer ownership of Saint Francis Hospital—Maryville and affiliated outpatient […]
City of Trenton accepting bids for hazardous materials abatement services
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for hazardous materials abatement services. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until the afternoon of September 10th at 2 o’clock. Bid packets must be sealed and labeled 2018-19 Demolition Abatement Bid. Contact Donnie Vandevender at 660-359-2013 for specifications and more information. The City of Trenton reserves […]
Chopped corn silage offers better control for beef producers
Farmers are looking to drought-stressed corn for silage and balage to stretch limited hay supplies. Chopped corn silage offers beef producers better options than balage, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. Silage allows better control of the amount of high-energy feed for wintering cattle, Schmitz says. Balage offers less flexibility and control […]
Audio: Producers planning to use corn as silage should have it tested for nitrates
The continuing drought is affecting the corn crop prompting some farmers to use it to feed to livestock. The University of Missouri Extension advises farmers to have corn stalks, including ears of corn, tested for nitrates. Tim Baker is an MU Specialist headquartered in Gallatin and offers insights on nitrate levels. The Grundy […]
Grundy County Museum expands sports exhibit
In keeping with a longstanding tradition of bringing the best that Northern Missouri has to offer, the Grundy County Museum has added new photos, stories, statistics, and displays to the Museum’s Sports Exhibit. Included in the new items are photos of the Trentonettes, The Trenton Swim Club, the Hauck brothers, A baseball story by Seth […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces Flower Show winners
The North Central Missouri Fair Flower Show received a total of 37 participants with 276 entries at this year’s event. Judith Urich operated a help station on flower arranging for youth at the show, helping children arrange and enter items with co-sponsor Hy-Vee donating flowers for the arrangements. The Betty Taul Creative Awards were awarded […]
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 […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces results of Fine Arts and Horticulture divisions
A record number of 26 exhibitors entered 91 items in Fine Arts at the North Central Missouri Fair. A colored pencil drawing by Abigail O’Neal of Trenton was named Best in Show. Adult Division exhibitors entered the categories of oil paintings, acrylic paintings, watercolor paintings, drawings, photography, and pottery. Junior Division exhibitors entered the categories […]
Hospital workforce challenges persist in Missouri
A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association finds increased turnover rates among the majority of hospital-based healthcare positions. Vacancy rates decreased for several employee categories, including registered nurses, between 2016 and 2017. However, combined turnover among all professions surveyed increased statewide from 16 percent in 2016 to 17.7 percent in 2017. “Every Missourian has […]
Best in Two Days to perform at Grundy County Library
Local youth band Best in Two Days will perform live in concert at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton. The band will play a variety of music for all ages in the Hoover Theater on the third floor of the library on the night of August 14th at 7 o’clock. Admission will be […]
AgriVision Equipment lends support to Northwest Missouri State Ag Learning Center
AgriVision Equipment Group, a locally owned and operated farming equipment company with 17 locations across southern Iowa, has added its support to Northwest Missouri State University’s School of Agricultural Sciences and a planned Agricultural Learning Center at the University’s R.T. Wright Farm, pledging $100,000 toward the project. “We are so grateful and appreciative of the […]
North Central Missouri Fair Parade results announced
The results of Tuesday evening’s North Central Missouri Fair Parade have been announced. The Oldest Farm Tractor was a 1927 McCormick Deering 1020 driven by Mitch Flowers and owned by Neil Peery. Best Business Float went to Crow Miller Insurance Agency. Lowell Anderson and his 1939 Ford 9N Tractor received Most Unusual Entry. The Best […]
Hungry Man dinner joins list of recalled food products
Federal officials have posted a public health alert regarding certain Hungry Man frozen dinners because of concerns about Salmonella contamination of whey powder used to make them. One day earlier, Flowers Foods Inc. recalled swiss roll desserts from stores nationwide because Salmonella was found in whey powder used in their production. Government officials had not received any […]
The Pros and Cons of Right-To-Work and how they might affect you
The term “right to work’ relates to or promotes the right of a worker to be able to obtain employment without being required to join a labor union to do so. When right to work laws are in place, workers cannot be compelled to pay for any cost of union representation, even if the union […]