International Play Music on the Porch Day is later this month. Everyone is invited to celebrate the holiday by singing, dancing, shaking rattles, or beating drums in front of Farm House Collection on Broadway in Jamesport August 25th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Participants may bring their own […]
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New leadership elected for Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
A Cooper County soybean farmer has been selected by a group of his peers to lead the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Robert Alpers of Prairie Home, Mo. was named the organization’s chairman following a vote by the board of directors during their summer meeting in Jefferson City. Robert Alpers “I am honored to take on […]
Missouri’s top 30 FFA members attend HYPE Academy
Missouri’s top 30 FFA high school seniors completed the fourth annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 26-28, in Columbia The three-day intensive program is designed to inform and empower students to effectively engage in pressing agriculture topics. Since 2015, the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council has sponsored and facilitated the academy in […]
Coltrain’s Mules and Furnish Farms to hold 3-day event at Newtown Saddle Club arena
Coltrain’s Mules and Furnish Farms will host three days of activities for mules, horses, and teams at the Newtown Saddle Club Arena next month. Activities will begin August 3rd with cattle events, including steer dobbing, ranch ropin’, and steer doctoring. David Stutzman of Rocky Timber Horse Training and Shoeing will provide the steers. August 4th […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board reviews properties for demolition
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board last evening was told just three property owners have agreed to a cost-sharing arrangement with the city for demolition of houses. Two have returned a signed agreement and non-refundable $200 payment for hazardous materials inspection. Once such inspections are complete and owners are notified of the testing, the owner has […]
Audio: Duck boat lifted from Table Rock Lake; Former NTSB head wants Duck Boats banned
The Ride the Ducks boat that sank last Thursday on Table Rock Lake near Branson, killing 17 people, has been brought above water. Scott Stroermer with the Coast Guard says crews attached a rig sling system to the Duck Boat to hoist it upward. KOLR-TV reports the vehicle was then raised to the […]
North Central Missouri Fair grandstand events set to begin Friday, July 27
The North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton starts Friday with a Kids Rodeo by TNT Ranch and Rodeo Company. The event will start at the grandstand at 7 o’clock with admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for children between the ages of six and 12, and is free for children five and younger. The rodeo […]
Entries now being accepted for the North Central Missouri Fair Parade
Entries are being accepted for the North Central Missouri Fair Parade with a theme of “Welcome Home.” The parade will be held in Trenton on the evening of July 31st with the lineup of entries set to begin at 5 o’clock. The parade will begin to roll down the streets of Trenton at 5:30. Fair […]
Stewartsville native named Chairman of North American Bison Registry Committee
A Stewartsville native was recently named the chairman of the North American Bison Registry Committee. National Bison Association President Dick Gehring of Moundridge, Kansas appointed Connor Elliott to the position. A news release reports Elliott assumed the position after former chairman Gerald Parsons of Stafford, Oklahoma announced he would step down as chairman but remain […]
Grundy County Democrats hold event at Rock Barn in Trenton
A Grundy County Democratic Candidate Cookout was held at the Rock Barn in Trenton Saturday night featuring candidates for the August 7th Primary Election appearing before what was described as a moderately sized crowd. Vying for the nomination for the office of Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, all three candidates: Winston Apple, Henry Martin, and Dr. […]
Trenton Park Board discusses replacing equipment at Moberly Park
The Trenton Park Board reelected its President, Vice President, and Secretary at a meeting Wednesday evening. Duane Helmandollar remains President, Curtis Crawford Vice President, and Andy Cox Secretary, in name only. The board discussed replacing the small piece of play equipment at the lower part of Moberly Park with something comparable to what is currently […]
Galt Community Fair kicks off Thursday
The Galt Community Fair begins Thursday evening with a spaghetti supper hosted by the Galt Fire Protection District Ladies Auxiliary. The meal will be served at the fire station from 5 to 8 o’clock and DLO will perform from 6 to 9 o’clock. Those watching the performance are asked to bring lawn chairs. Farm mechanics shop […]
FCS Financial stockholders elect directors
Through a mail ballot, the stockholders of FCS Financial elected four directors to the board. Elected by the cooperative’s member-owners were Glen Cope of Aurora, Mo., incumbent Mark DeShon of Clarksdale, Mo., incumbent Dan Devlin of Edina, Mo., and Beth Schnitker of Middletown, Mo. Each will serve three-year terms. FCS Financial provides credit and financial […]
Cainsville 4th of July Celebration to kick off tonight
The 12th Annual Cainsville 4th of July Celebration starts at the Cainsville Ball Park Friday evening, July 6th. The Farmers Bank will sponsor an appreciation supper at 5 o’clock featuring pulled pork, chips, baked beans, and drinks will be served for free will donations. Entertainment will be provided by Jordan Crouse and Lifeline from 6 […]
Fireworks in the Park set for tonight in Jamesport
The Second Annual Fireworks in the Park will be held at the Jamesport City Park tonight. Activities will start at 6:30 with free face painting and balloons until 8:30 with the Battle in the Park for Kids and Adults starting at 6:30. The event will include an egg toss, three-legged race, and a watermelon eating […]
Audio: U.S. Senate passes farm bill; restrictions on SNAP defeated
The full Senate overwhelmingly passed its version of the 2018 farm bill late Thursday afternoon. Ag Committee Chairman Pat Roberts of Kansas says bipartisan collaboration was key in garnering the support needed to push the bill across the finish line. Speaking on the Senate floor after the final votes were tallied, Ranking Member […]
$20,000 budgeted by city of Trenton for demolition of nuisance properties
Trenton City Council, acting on a recommendation from the Building Board, selected Red Rock of Kidder for the next round of housing demolitions. Derrick Fee submitted the only bid to tear down as many as 16 structures at Trenton. Next, it will be up to the property owners if they wish to pursue demolition on […]
Walgreens building purchased by Livingston County Library Charitable Trust
The Livingston County Library Charitable Trust Board of Directors has announced that it has purchased the commercial building at 917 Washington Street, formerly a Walgreens store. The building will be renovated and will become the new home for a branch of the Livingston County Library that will serve as the Children’s and Teen Library. “After […]
“Fireworks in the Park” set for July 5th in Jamesport
The Jamesport Community Association and Lil’ Red Shed Fireworks Stand will sponsor the Second Annual Fireworks in the Park in Jamesport City Park. The schedule for the event the night of July 5th includes free face painting and balloons from 6:30 to 8:30. The Battle in the Park with Kids and Adults will begin at […]
Chillicothe House of Prayer to hold event at Simpson Park
The House of Prayer of Chillicothe will host an event at Simpson Park in Chillicothe to feature patriotic music, inspirational speeches, refreshments, and a patriotic quilt raffle. God and County will be held at the Jaycee Shelter House near the Country Club Drive entrance on the west side of the park the afternoon of June […]