The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved policy updates on the evening of Wednesday, October 14th. There was a second reading of a Missouri School Boards Association Title 9 policy update. Other topics discussed included snow removal bids, building and grounds improvement, transportation, an eighth-grade trip on April 30th, and Laredo graduation on May 10th. […]
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Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau elects officers
The Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau elected officers Wednesday, October 14th. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports Cara McClellan was elected as president, Micah Landes as President-Elect, Megan Taul as secretary, and Jordan Ferguson as treasurer. President-Elect is what an ordinance called the vice president. The bureau set the regular meeting time as the second Wednesday […]
Trenton Administrative Committee approve motions, reviews 2-hour parking on Main Street
The Trenton Administrative Committee to the Trenton City Council Tuesday evening approved three motions and discussed three other topics during a one-hour meeting. Committee members are Dave Mlika, Danny Brewer, and Glen Briggs. Also attending were Councilwoman Cathie Smith, Administrator Ron Urton, and Clerk Cindy Simpson Mayor of Trenton, Linda Crooks, was among persons participating […]
Chillicothe City Council addresses lengthy agenda, including budgets, bids and airport board
The Chillicothe City Council approved ordinances the evening of Monday, October 12th amending the police department budget and accepting a bid for a wood stove/boiler for the street barn. City Administrator Darin Chappell reports the police department budget amendment recognized the increase in revenue from the new sales tax of a quarter of a cent […]
Trenton Convention and Visitors Bureau to hold organizational meeting
An organizational meeting has been announced for one of Trenton’s newest committees that functions on behalf of the city of Trenton. The Convention and Visitors Bureau meets next Wednesday, October 14 at 12 noon at the Trenton City Hall. The agenda includes an election of officers, the review of an ordinance, discussion of a preliminary […]
Trenton Administrative Committee agenda calls for discussion of water and sewer service connection policy
The Trenton Administrative Committee next week will discuss the water and sewer service connection policy. The board will meet at the Trenton City Hall on the evening of Tuesday, October 13th at 6 o’clock. The public will not physically be allowed into the meeting, but the meeting can be viewed on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/81700899017. There […]
Jamesport Board of Education moves to cash certificate of deposit
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education on Wednesday, October 7th moved to cash a maturing certificate of deposit for $150,000 to maintain necessary cash on hand until the local tax dollars are received in December and January. The money will be reinvested at that time. The board approved a Missouri School Boards Association update […]
Missouri’s governor releases $133 million in funding; says he’d pardon the McCloskeys
Missouri’s governor has announced that he is releasing about $133 million in funding that was previously withheld, saying the state’s unemployment rate has improved and state revenues outpaced expectations. Governor Mike Parson (R) made the announcement Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson City while addressing Capitol reporters. He’s releasing $95 million in CARES Act funding and $40 million […]
Trenton City Council approves rate increases on water and sewer services
The Trenton City Council, on a split vote of five in favor and three opposed, accepted a committee recommendation to raise water and sewer rates across the board. A motion was made to accept the recommended 20 percent hike in the sewer rate and a 15 percent increase in water rates. It was noted the […]
Trenton City Council to consider approval of utility rates at Monday meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider approval next week of utility rates and amending the budget for sludge disposal. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall on Monday night, September 28th at 7 o’clock. The public will not physically be allowed into the meeting, but the meeting can be viewed on Zoom at […]
Missouri Education Department wants to launch high school program to recruit future teachers
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) wants to create a new program designed to shape high school students into future teachers. It is requesting $200,000 dollars in its FY2022 state budget to launch the “Grow Your Own” program. During a state Board of Education meeting, DESE Chief Budget Officer Jennifer Jordan says […]
Missouri State Auditor finds a lack of transparency in how Jackson County spent taxpayer dollars
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit of Jackson County government that found a lack of transparency in how the county spent millions of taxpayer dollars on legal, lobbying, and other professional services. The audit identified $2.7 million in contracts that were not competitively bid and another $1.3 million in contracts that went years […]
Trenton Utility Committee to recommend 20% and 15% rate increases to wastewater and water rates
Citing a need to generate additional funds for Trenton’s water and sewer departments, the Trenton Utility Committee has voted to recommend that the full city council consider an increase in rates. A discussion was held among three committee members and the Trenton City Administrator before a motion was made to request rate increases for both […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees address lengthy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved informational technology purchases on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. One purchase was for replacement data centers, wired/wireless/firewall networking equipment, video surveillance equipment, and professional services from CDWG for $1,184,899 as part of an IT Infrastructure Refresh project. Proposals were received from four vendors. Chief Information Officer Jennifer […]
Audio: Parson defends Missouri taking different approach than recommended by White House Task Force
Missouri’s approach to COVID-19 does not completely match up with the recommendations made by the White House Coronavirus Task Force. The most recent report leaked to the public was from September 6 and recommended a statewide mask requirement and closing bars. The report said Missouri is in the red zone for cases, with the 10th […]
Missouri Education Department proposes $8.5 billion FY2022 budget
The Missouri Board of Education has voted today in favor of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) $8.5 billion proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning next July. The plan is a slim increase over the current budget year – about $26.8 million. “FY22 almost certainly will be a challenging revenue year, […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances relating to work at airport
The Trenton City Council on Monday night adopted two ordinances related to proposed work at the municipal airport. Also approved was a bid and contract regarding lime sludge at the water treatment plant. Each vote was unanimous among the six councilmen present at city hall and one on zoom with Kevin Klinginsmith absent. The council […]
Jamesport Board of Education accepts bid; discusses plans and procedures for COVID-19
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education accepted a bid on the evening of Wednesday, September 9th from Home Exchange Bank for a certificate of deposit investment of $500,000. The 12-month term was selected at a rate of .75%. An intergovernmental agreement was approved with Daviess County for CARES Act funding. The board discussed and […]