The Grundy County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund Board recently set its tax levy. The levy was set at 4.88 cents on the $100 of assessed valuation, which is up slightly (.03 cents) from last year. Secretary Diana Hoppe reports that organizations submit Request for Funding Applications each year. The board of directors then decides which […]
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Annual Trenton Heroes Versus Celebrities softball games set for 6 o’clock Saturday
The celebrities have been announced for the 11th Annual Trenton Heroes Versus Celebrities softball games Saturday evening September 8th to raise money for the Trenton Heroes. The opening ceremonies will be held at the Griffin Ball Field at 6 o’clock, with two games to follow. Coaches include Linda Lynch of Hardee’s and Wright Memorial Hospital […]
Open House at Barton Farm Campus set for September, 19
An open house for the North Central Missouri College Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2018, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Barton Campus. The event will begin with an opening ceremony at the Hoffman-Robbins Shelter House honoring donors followed by refreshments, student demonstrations, and farm […]
Blue Coffee Productions, owned by former Trenton resident, shoots promotional video for NCMC
A Kansas City production company owned by a former Trenton resident has been nominated for three awards at the Mid-America Emmys. Blue Coffee Pictures is nominated for Editor-Short Film (Promo, PSA, Commercial), Commercial Campaign, and Branded Content Program. Owner Michael Ransdell says a film for Visit Kansas City received two of the nominations, and the […]
North Central Missouri Mental Health Center of Trenton to offer free parenting classes
A series of free parenting classes will start at the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center of Trenton next week. Classes will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 o’clock September 4th through October 9th. Topics will include parenting 101 and building relationships, infants and toddlers, handling misbehavior and focusing on children ages five […]
Upward Bound Program in Trenton accepting applications
The Upward Bound Program based at North Central Missouri College in Trenton is recruiting and accepting participant applications. High school students at Chillicothe, Gallatin, Grundy County R-5 of Galt, Penney of Hamilton, Trenton, and Jamesport Tri-County are invited to submit applications by working through their high school counselor. The deadline for Upward Bound applications is October […]
NCMC Board of Trustees tackles busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a new trustee at its meeting Tuesday evening. Trustee Doctor John Holcomb moved to appoint Nicole Neal to fill the position left vacant by Steve Busch leaving the board last month. Trustee Diane Lowrey seconded the motion with Neal to be sworn in […]
Pershing Balloon Derby set to kick off Friday
The 42nd Annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby will be held this weekend at Brookfield. The derby will begin with the South Main Night Flame Friday night with Saturday to include opening ceremonies, the John Petrehn Memorial Cup Flight, Twin Parks activities, the Lil Tykes Rolling to the Derby Decorating Contest, Balloon Derby Parade, a balloon […]
NCMC Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday
Tuesday evenings’ meeting of trustees at North Central Missouri College begins with a tax levy public hearing at 5:25 and adoption of the tax levy is part of the agenda for the 5:30 board meeting. Besides various reports from administrators, trustees will consider an appointment of a new board meeting to replace Steve Busch who […]
NCMC and North Central Missouri Psychological Services partner to offer services
North Central Missouri College and North Central Missouri Psychological Services are working together to provide psychological assessment services on the NCMC campus and in the local community. All services are provided by a licensed psychologist and are available to NCMC students, schools, and members of the community. The partnership was designed to address the shortage […]
Mary Simpson is recipient of scholarship at NCMC
Mary Simpson, a North Central Missouri student from Trenton, is the recipient of the Student Support Services treasure chest scholarship sponsored by the NCMC Foundation Knowledge fund. Mary’s prized key was one of 20 earned during the spring semester by SSS students who attended workshops on various topics, completed career testing or got help with […]
Jamee Scearce chosen as NCMC “Outstanding Student” for August
Jamee Scearce from Gower, Missouri, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for August. Jamee is an A+ student, receiving her Associate in Arts degree and Agriculture Business Certificate. After Jamee graduates from NCMC, she will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia to complete her bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business Management. Jamee […]
Forage Systems Research Center to feature drought-related presentations
The drought-like conditions in northcentral Missouri have raised numerous questions among farmers and producers, especially in terms of winter feeding options for their own herds. The Forage Systems Research Center will feature several drought-related presentations during its annual field day on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Center in Linneus. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and […]
NCMC announces students achieving the President and Dean’s list honors
North Central Missouri College in Trenton has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2018 summer semester. Students named to the President’s List have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a perfect 4.0-grade point average, and students on the Dean’s List have earned at least six credit […]
East Locust Creek Reservoir to benefit from $20M provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced the availability of $20 million for construction of a lake that will serve 10 north-central Missouri counties. State Conservationist J.R. Flores made the announcement at a location near Milan that will be at the bottom of East Locust Creek Reservoir when the reservoir is completed. The 2,352-acre […]
Portion of Mable Street in Trenton to be closed
A section of Mable Street in Trenton will be closed during North Central Missouri College “Move-In Day” to maintain the safety of students. Mable will be closed from 13th Street to Crowder Road Saturday, August 18 from 8 o’clock in the morning to midnight. Activities are planned for students on the lawn and street between […]
Major announcement to advance East Locust Creek Reservoir to be made Tuesday
On Tuesday, August 14th at 10:00 AM at “the bottom of the lake” in Boynton, Missouri J.R. Flores, State Conservationist, Natural Resource Conservation Service, will be making a major announcement that will advance the East Locust Creek Reservoir project significantly. NRCS is the federal sponsor of the Reservoir project. Flores and NRCS have been critical […]
Community participation sought for NCMC Organization Fair
Area businesses, churches, and organizations are invited to participate in the annual North Central Missouri College Organization Fair on Student Orientation Day scheduled for Monday, August 20. The Organization Fair is set to begin at 11 a.m. and will run until approximately 1:30 p.m. The event is being organized by the NCMC housing staff. NCMC […]
Audio: 2018 Missouri State Fair opens Thursday in Sedalia
(Missourinet) – Thousands of people are expected to travel Thursday to west-central Missouri’s Sedalia for the opening of the 2018 State Fair. Governor Mike Parson is expected to speak at Thursday’s noon opening ceremony, on the fairgrounds. State Fair Director Mark Wolfe says one of the biggest changes involves SIX nights of fireworks, which are being […]
Premium Sale at North Central Missouri Fair raises $54,600
The Premium Sale held Saturday evening at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton raised $54,600 to help with livestock expenses of 23 young people from Grundy County. Each individual was allowed to have one animal in the sale. Those with animals in the sale received money from high bidders as well as others making […]