The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a purchase and service agreement for copiers at its meeting Monday evening. The agreement was from Pro-Tech of Kirksville which entails a new Toshiba E-Studios costing $7,620 each. The high school will replace an older machine with the purchase, and the elementary school will add a machine for […]
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Dr. NiCole Neal appointed to North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees
Dr. NiCole McHargue Neal is the newest member of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees. Dr. Neal was recently inducted at the September Board of Trustees meeting joining as the sixth trustee. She will fill the remainder of Steve Busch’s term who moved out of the service area. Dr. Neal graduated from Trenton […]
Lawson man faces 11 counts of felony child abuse
A Lawson man has been charged with restraining his ex-girlfriend’s son and his daughters with zip ties and keeping them in cardboard boxes overnight on multiple occasions. Thirty-two-year-old Gary Wyant pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 11 felony counts of child abuse and two counts of evidence tampering. He was released on bond. Online court […]
Wright Run raises $8,000 during annual event
The 7th Annual Wright Run 5k/10k went on as planned early Saturday, October 6th. Despite the rain, 106 participants braved the weather in support of the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation. This year’s theme was breast cancer awareness with pink race t-shirts given to all entrants into the Wright Run. The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education to meet October 9th
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will discuss requests for qualifications for architectural services the district received at their next meeting. The board will meet at the district office Tuesday evening, October 9th at 5:30. Other items on the agenda include grants, a Missouri School Boards Association update, special education, and testing program evaluations, standards-based […]
Missouri Farm Bureau announces positions on upcoming ballot issues
Missouri Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farm organization, announced its positions on several issues that will be before voters on the November ballot. The state Board of Directors took action based on the grassroots policies developed by and voted upon by representatives of our more than 130,000 member families across Missouri. Amendment 1 […]
Trenton Park Board hears report on Trenton Aquatic Center
The Trenton Park Board heard reports on the Trenton Family Aquatic Center and several updates at a meeting Wednesday evening. Aquatic Center Manager Alexis Whitney said the pool had a “successful Summer”, which she attributed to high temperatures. She reported about $73,000 was generated from the front desk and concession stand, which was up around […]
Princeton Board of Education to meet on Monday
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will consider approval of a purchase and service agreement for copiers at its meeting next week. Other items on the agenda include approval of a change order for a construction contract, 2018-2019 bus routes, and a new form for documenting tutoring hours. The board will meet in the high […]
Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled board to meet October 8th
The Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled in Grundy County will discuss an amendment or changes to policy and procedure regarding personnel policies at its meeting next week. The meeting will be at the east entrance of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton Monday, October 8th at 6:30 in the evening. Old business includes […]
Trenton Board of Adjustments grants four requests
Trenton’s Board of Adjustments met Monday evening to consider requests for several variances. Four public hearings were held with all requests approved. James Smith received a 25-foot variance on the front yard setback to allow the construction of a porch and ramp at 506 Grundy Street. Kevin and Sharon Neff receive a 10-foot variance on the […]
New Missouri corn organization officers to take charge
The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Missouri Corn Growers Association have announced a new slate of officers, the appointment of recently elected board members and national committee assignments. The election of the 2018-19 MCMC officer team took place during an August board meeting held in Branson. The following MCMC leaders assumed their new roles […]
Marceline family presents $10M gift to University of Missouri
A family from Marceline has given the University of Missouri Athletic Department a $10,000,000 gift. Don and Audrey Walsworth’s contribution will go toward the South End Zone Facility currently under construction as well as future department projects. With this donation, the Walsworths have given more than $25,000,000 total to Missouri Athletics. In response, the University […]
Maryellen Harman presented NISOD Excellence Award
North Central Missouri College presented Maryellen Harman, History Instructor the NISOD Excellence Award at the September Board of Trustees meeting. Pictured is Maryellen Harman with President, Dr. Lenny Klaver. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize men and women each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. In 1989, in connection […]
Missouri State Auditor discovers thousands of dollars missing in City of Glasgow
Thousands of dollars are missing, city funds were used to pay a personal credit card and firearms are unaccounted for according to an audit of Glasgow released by State Auditor Nicole Galloway. The suspicious activity took place under the supervision of a former city administrator, Kevin Atwood, who was responsible for many of the city’s […]
NCMC Board of Trustees meet with full agenda
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday night approved early repayment of the Barton Campus bond issue. Associate Vice President for Business and Finance Tyson Otto presented information that outlined an option for the early repayment of the bond issue on November 15th. Total payment due is $940,459.11 with the […]
Gilman City Board of Education meets
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education reviewed several programs at a recent meeting. Academic tutoring, the Reading and Retention Program, and Vocational-technical attendance were reviewed. Superintendent Roger Alley reviewed school bus problems as one bus is in the shop. Principal Jill Sperry reported the Homecoming football game is Friday, September 28th.
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board addresses 10 properties at Monday meeting
The Trenton Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening addressed ten properties of concern including three new locations. Declaration of a nuisance was approved at 200 West 7th Street, 212 West 7th Street, and 1011 Custer Street. Each will be on the agenda for next months’ meeting of the board. Following a public hearing, 1312 Gilmore […]
Trenton City Council holds heated discussion on electric rates, ends in vote to reduce rates by 5%
The Trenton City Council last night voted to authorize a 5% reduction in electric rates effective with the bills received in November, and the council ultimately voted to have an electric rate study done, but not until after the Mayor vetoed two separate motions. Last week, the utility committee advanced discussion on having a three-month […]
Grundy County Farm Bureau elects officers
At a recent meeting, an election of officers was held and re-elected Grundy County Farm Bureau officers for one year are President David Meservey, Vice President Carl Woodard, and Secretary/Treasurer Marcy Meservey. Board members are Max Oyler, Trent Steinhoff, Eric Hoffman, Aaron Bunnell, and Colby Epperson. Century Farm recognition at the annual meeting went to Loretta […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board to meet Monday evening
Several items are on the agenda for a meeting of the Trenton Building and Nuisance Board Monday night, September 24th. The meeting is scheduled for 6 o’clock at Trenton City Hall. Items on the agenda include approval of demolition of structures and asbestos abatement bids. The board is to consider “Certificates of Existence of Dangerous […]