The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education on January 10th approved a bid from Perkins for the demolition of a house and construction of a parking lot near the school. Secretary Heather Turner reports it is unknown how much the final price will be for the project because the board cut out some things in […]
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Trenton City Council approves financing of water treatment plant improvements
The city of Trenton will use the services of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance regarding financing an estimated two and a half million dollars worth of improvements at Trenton’s water treatment plant. Trenton is among the member municipalities across the state with the Alliance. The city council on Monday night, on a vote of seven […]
Trenton City Council to meet on Monday
The Trenton City Council will consider an ordinance that would amend the city code regarding the disposal of trash and debris associated with a change in occupancy at a dwelling. The Trenton City Council will meet at Trenton City Hall on January 10th at 7 pm. Other items on the agenda include asphalt sand and […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen discuss 2022 budget and approve an agreement with Allstate Consultants
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on December 13th approved an ordinance involving an agreement with Allstate Consultants LLC. The ordinance authorized the city to enter into an engineering service agreement for street and drainage improvements. City Administrator Lance Rains reported the City of Gallatin has received notice that D. A. Davidson and Company is willing […]
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education tackles lengthy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education on December 14th approved a bid from H and B Farms for the butcher of a hog. The bid was for $1 per pound live weight. A butcher date is set for January. The board approved Missouri United School Insurance Council insurance renewal for 2022. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approves pay increases
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved pay increases on December 8, 2021. Classified staff hourly pay will increase by $2 effective January 1st. Substitute pay will increase to $90. Bids were accepted from Kramer Construction for tuckpointing for $119,680 and from Apple to purchase iPads for $10,048.70. The board renewed a Missouri United School […]
City of Trenton seeking bids for asphalt sand
The City of Trenton is accepting bids for about 10,000 plus tons of asphalt aggregate and 9,000 plus tons of asphalt sand in compliance with Section 401 of the Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Bids will be accepted at the Trenton City Hall until December 30th at 1 p.m. Contact Street Supervisor Gary Dryer […]
Greene County taxpayers footed a $25,000 legal bill in connection with 2017 ballot measure ethics probe
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released the audit of the Greene County Commission that included the involvement of a former Greene County commissioner in a 2017 sales tax ballot measure campaign. Among its findings, the audit found that taxpayers paid more than $25,000 in legal invoices sent to the personal address of now-former Presiding Commissioner […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees hear updates on college projects including Savannah Campus and future student center
Information was shared November 18th on North Central Missouri College’s projects involving facilities. Information on the Savannah Campus and a future student center was provided during the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting. President Doctor Lenny Klaver reported 98% of the planning is complete on the Savannah project. He met with Architect Jeremy Proctor November 17th. […]
Gallatin Board of Education accepts bids for snow removal and roof repairs, hires new custodian
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education approved bids on November 17th for snow removal and high school roof repairs. The approved snow removal bid was from Will Salmon for $900 per snow removal, and if ice melt is needed $900 per application. Board Member Jesse Bird abstained from the vote. The board approved a discounted […]
Details about activities and events announced for Christmas on the Square in Mercer
More information has been released about the Second Annual Christmas on the Square in Mercer. The town square Christmas lighting will be held on December 4th at 5 p.m. Other activities will run until 8 o’clock. Santa will arrive on a fire truck after the Christmas lighting and will be on the stage to visit […]
Trenton Utility Committee receives information on issues with clarifier basins and pump station
Information was presented on several topics during a meeting Monday night of Trenton’s Utility Committee that oversees TMU. Allstate Consultants continues to work on designs for modifications at the water treatment plant clarifier basins as well as the pump station. Utility Director Ron Urton said the crew found pieces of metal in the bottom of […]
Activities announced for “Festival of Trees” celebration in Trenton
Plans have been announced for the 13th annual “Festival of Trees” in Trenton held during the Thanksgiving weekend. The fundraiser is scheduled for November 27, 2021, at the Trenton Rock Barn. Activities include a 5:30 Christmas parade, beginning in the Eastside Park parking lot and ending at the backside of the Rock Barn. Music and […]
Chillicothe City Council to consider bids for new police vehicles at Monday meeting
The Chillicothe City Council will consider ordinances involving acceptance of bids for three new police vehicles and two conditional use permits. The council will meet in the Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Meeting Room on November 8, 2021, at 5:30 in the evening. One conditional use permit would allow for the operation of a nonprofit organization to serve […]
Corizon loses challenge to Missouri prisoner medical care contract award worth $1.4 billion
(Missouri Independent) – The company providing health care to state prisoners failed to prove a competitor misled state purchasing officers to win the $1.4 billion contract, Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green ruled Thursday. Corizon Health, which has been the state’s vendor for prisoner medical needs since 1992, accused the state Purchasing Division of giving the contract […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve ordinances, choose not to adjust sewer charges for additional water usage
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on October 25, 2021, approved two ordinances, which amended the city code and entered into a contract. A section of the city code was amended relating to alcoholic beverages. It now says “all opening and closing days and hours for a license issued…shall be in accordance with the provisions of […]
Performance bull sale averages $3,678
Forty-four performance and genomically tested bulls averaged $3,678 on October 25, 2021, at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, said University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole. The Angus sale-topper brought $6,200 for longtime consignors Wiles Ridge Ranch, Willow Springs. The successful buyer was an even longer buyer at the sale, Brackenridge Brothers, El Dorado […]
Grundy County Commission seeking bids for snow removal and ice melt application
The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for snow removal and ice melt application for the winter season at the courthouse, old jail entrances and sidewalks, and sidewalks, entrances, and parking spaces at the law enforcement center. The snow removal and ice melt application will include surrounding outer sidewalks at the old jail and the […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled seeks bids for accounting and insurance
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled of Grundy Co-Senate Bill 40 is seeking bids for Accounting Service and Insurance Coverage to start FY2022. All bids must be submitted by Friday, December 3, 2021, by 4:00 PM. The FFDD Board of Directors will review all bids at the December 2021 meeting. Contact Executive Director, Kayla […]
Grundy County Commission approves cost of living pay raise for county employees; Commission accepts bids for vehicles
The Grundy County Salary Commission on October 26, 2021, approved a two percent cost of living adjustment increase for county employees. The adjustment is pending the outcome of the county budget for 2022. All elected officials at the meeting voted in favor of the proposal, except for Sheriff Rodney Herring who abstained. Herring said he […]