U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.) announced that they have introduced the bipartisan Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act. The legislation would make breast cancer diagnostic tests more accessible and affordable. “Early breast cancer detection saves lives,” said Blunt. “Unfortunately, many Americans had to postpone preventive care – including breast cancer screenings […]
(Missouri Independent) – Amid a battle with breast cancer, Kari Rawley found herself combating a second potentially fatal condition — COVID-19. The Kansas City resident thought she had done everything right to help herself in her immunocompromised state. Her family wore masks and practiced social distancing, but after a small going away party for her […]
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri has announced that the Centerville branch is the winner of the Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri Scare Away Cancer – Battle of the Branches scarecrow contest. Centerville earned the most points based on the dollar amount of the donations collected plus the number of likes, comments, and shares on the […]
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri is hosting a Scare Away Cancer—Battle of the Branches Scarecrow Contest to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each Farmers Bank branch has decorated its location with pink fall décor. Each is also conducting a fundraiser to support a local cancer awareness group. Marketing Director Cindy Roy says funds […]
The Mercer County Health Department in Princeton will provide a boxed meal for its Annual Breast Cancer Lunch. A meal from Lips to Hips will be provided drive up-style at the health department on October 7th from noon to 12:30. The meal will include pork loin, a baked potato, a small salad, and a pumpkin […]
Several bills become law today that the Missouri Legislature passed during the second regular session of the 100th General Assembly. Here is a snapshot of the top bills approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Mike Parson: Partial motorcycle helmet law repeal House Bill 1963 is a sweeping transportation bill allowing motorcycle drivers 26 years and […]
Allen and Lynda Berry Farms of rural Trenton will make homemade ice cream with a John Deere hit and miss engine to benefit the Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group. The ice cream will be served at The People’s Coop of Trenton on September 4th from 11 o’clock to 1:30. Brats, hot dogs, chips, and […]
The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group will hold a raffle for a quilted wall hanging at Winter Pink Out events to benefit the support group. Tickets for the three-by-three-feet wall hanging, donated by Cyndi Johnson, will be available at the Trenton R-9 basketball games on February 4th and wrestling meet February 6th. The tickets […]
Winners have been announced from the Missouri Day Parade. Doodlebug Day Care of Trenton was the overall winner and named the Spirit of Missouri. The daycare was also named Best Business Entry. Doodlebug Day Care is owned by Randy and Marcia Schroder. The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group was named Spirit of Missouri Runner-Up […]
The 8th Annual Wright Run 5k/10k went on as planned early Saturday, October 5th. Over 50 participants enjoyed the beautiful weather in support of the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation. This year’s theme was cancer awareness. Gray and pink race t-shirts were given to all entrants into the Wright Run. The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support […]
The speaker has been announced for the Mercer County Health Department’s Breast Cancer Luncheon next week. Health Department Administrator Gina Finney says area resident and breast cancer survivor Julie Wheeling Cornelison will share her experiences. The luncheon will be held at the Country Woods Event Center in Princeton on October 9, 2019, from noon to […]
The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group is in its second year and spokesperson Cindy Jennings says the group helps Grundy County breast cancer patients by providing them with care bags, gas cards, and Visa cards. The group also provides education on breast cancer, participates in parades and fundraising events, and is the sponsor of […]
Dr. Amy K. Patel, a leader in the field of breast radiology will speak at the North Central Missouri College campus on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in Cross Hall. In honor of October being breast cancer awareness month, Dr. Patel will be speaking on the topic of breast health and how […]
The Mercer County Health Department of Princeton will hold its Annual Breast Cancer Luncheon in October in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be at the Country Woods Event Center of Princeton October 9th from noon to 1 o’clock. There will be a guest speaker, and Sweet Baby B’s will cater the […]
Plans for the 8th annual Wright Run 5k/10k have been announced by the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation in Trenton. The 2019 event will be held on Saturday, October 5, in Trenton and will begin and conclude on the campus of Wright Memorial Hospital. Participants will meet for their official send-off at the hospital and return […]
Several entries received awards at the North Central Missouri Fair Parade in Trenton on Tuesday evening. Winners included Max Oyler as the oldest man with the Farm Bureau parade entry and June Shain as the oldest woman with the Sunnyview Nursing Home entry. The Grundy County Breast Cancer Support Group was named the best non-business […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a bond resolution for the proposed district building project at a meeting Wednesday evening. The approved ballot question to appear on the April 2nd ballot asks if the school district should borrow seven million dollars to construct, renovate, improve, furnish, and equip district facilities. The question says the […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved the new gymnasium/cafeteria rental form at a meeting Tuesday evening to reflect current rates. Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff says the rental rates were increased at last month’s meeting. The gym rental rate is now $200 for in-district families and $250 for out-of-district families with the cafeteria rate set […]
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 […]
The “Breast Cancer Awareness” themed Wright Run 5K/10K in Trenton is still on for Saturday morning. Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation Development Officer Dave Bain says the run to benefit the foundation’s Equipment Fund will be held rain or shine, unless it is storming with lightning, then the event may be canceled. The race is set […]
