The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC (Grain Belt) which sought Commission authority and a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, operate, control, manage and maintain a high voltage, direct current transmission line, and associated facilities within eight Missouri counties (Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, […]
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Missouri Department of Agriculture opens entries for annual “Focus on Missouri Agriculture” photo contest
The Missouri Department of Agriculture today launched the 10th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest, asking Missourians to share the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs. The contest, which runs through June 14, is an opportunity for amateur photographers across the state to submit their best images of Missouri agriculture. That image […]
Cheryl Hamilton named Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter
Cheryl Hamilton, a licensed practical nurse at Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic in Princeton, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter 2019. Steve Schieber, Chief Executive Officer, presented the award to Hamilton at a ceremony held in her honor on March 7. The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an […]
‘Where’s My Refund?’ remains easiest way to check tax refund status
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that the easiest way to check on a tax refund is “Where’s My Refund?,” an online tool available at IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go app. The fastest way to get a refund is to use IRS e-file and direct deposit. The Tax Time Guide, a resource to help taxpayers […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on two properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board took action on two properties of concern during a brief meeting last evening at the city hall with six members present. After a public hearing with no one representing 1802 Carnes, the board voted to advance the concern to findings of fact. With 510 West Crowder Road in the findings […]
Laredo R-7 School District to conduct Preschool and Kindergarten Roundup
The Laredo R-7 School District will screen three, four, and five-year-olds during its Preschool/Kindergarten Roundup in April. The screenings will be done on the morning of April 5th from 8:30 to 11 o’clock. Children who will be four by August 1st are eligible for the 2019-2020 preschool program. Students now attending preschool will need to […]
Grundy R-5 School District to conduct Preschool and Kindergarten screenings
The Grundy County R-5 School District will conduct preschool and kindergarten age screenings and kindergarten enrollment next month. Screenings will be held at the Galt Christian Church March 22nd from 8 to 3 o’clock by appointment. Screenings will be conducted on children three to five years old. Children must turn five by July 31st to […]
Jamesport Board of Education approves changes to current school calendar
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education has approved changes to the current school calendar. Presidents Day and the day after Parent/Teacher Conferences will now be used as makeup days for snow days for Tri-County. Conferences were also pushed back one week. Superintendent David Probasco says other makeup days were already built into the calendar and […]
North Mercer school seeking donations for “After Prom” event
The parents of the North Mercer R-3 School junior class are accepting monetary donations, gift certificates, and/or products from area businesses for door prizes during After Prom activities April 13th. Students will be taken to Sky Zone in Des Moines and provided breakfast. The North Mercer After Prom Committee notes the goal of the After […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen meet with lengthy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen voted to transfer money from a certificate of deposit and from one account to another at a meeting Monday. A total of $65,199.06 will be moved from the CD at Farmers Bank to the City Clerk General Fund. The balance from the City Clerk Industrial Development Authority of the City […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board grants extensions due to cold weather
Citing winter weather conditions, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board last night granted several extensions of time for exterior work to be done on properties of concern. Following public hearings, 90-day extensions were granted at 409 East 19th, 812 Grant, 813 Olive, and 2002 Chicago Street. After review for the “findings of fact” phase, 90-day extensions […]
Light agenda on tap for Trenton City Council meeting
The Trenton Police Personnel Board is to make a recommendation at Monday night’s Trenton City Council meeting to fill a police officer vacancy. The board interviewed two applicants for the police officer job. There’s a light agenda for the city council meeting which includes an ordinance authorizing the city to enter into a lease-purchase agreement […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education meets with lengthy agenda
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 […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves purchase, reviews candidates for board
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved the purchase of new accounting software for the district Wednesday evening. Bus transportation for next year was discussed and it was decided to advertise for bids. The board approved several online classes for various students. ACT and End of Course exam scores were reviewed. Donnie Fordyce filed […]
Green Hills Wellness Challenge Maintenance Prize winners announced
The Grundy County Health Department has announced the winner of this year’s Green Hills Wellness Challenge Maintenance Prize. Rosemary Coon maintained a 12.93% weight loss from the start of last year’s challenge, which was the highest out of those competing for the prize and received a $300 check from the health department. Others who maintained […]
Dena Lovell named Wright Memorial’s Employee of the Quarter
Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton named a licensed practical nurse at its Physicians Group as the Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter. Chief Executive Officer Steve Schieber presented the award to Dena Lovell at a ceremony held in her honor yesterday (Thursday). The award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service and goes […]
North Central Missouri Mental Health Center in Chillicothe to hold free parenting classes
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center of Chillicothe will hold free parenting classes in December and January. The classes will be held at the Mental Health Center at 401 Youssef Drive in Chillicothe Mondays from 10 o’clock to noon December 3rd through January 21st. There will be no classes held December 17th or 24th. […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra announces Winter Concert
The Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present their annual Winter Concert on Saturday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Oklahoma Avenue in Trenton. The doors to the Sanctuary will open at 2:30 p.m. at the conclusion of the dress rehearsal. Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra will present […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on seven properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening took action on seven properties of concern, granting extensions of time for two locations. Jeremy Hamilton told the board of work that’s been done and his plans for more to do regarding 3726 East 28th Street. While the location had advanced to the status called “findings of fact,” […]
Audio: Centennial coins to be minted for American Legion’s 100th anniversary
Centennial coins are to be minted this Spring to commemorate the American Legion’s 100th anniversary. American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad of Manassas, Virginia talked about the coins during a visit to the American Legion post in Trenton on Saturday. The American Legion was chartered in 1919 and Reistad, during his Trenton speech, […]