Children playing on floor

Audio: New report says childcare breakdowns cost Missouri’s economy $1.35 billion annually

Views: 0A new report says childcare breakdowns have cost Missouri’s economy an estimated 1.35-billion dollars annually.     The report, released by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, says the lack of affordable and accessible childcare has driven many Missouri parents to quit their jobs in recent years. It says 61-percent of Missouri parents reported missing […]

Judge Jennifer Growcock

Governor Parson appoints Judge Jennifer Growcock to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District

Views: 0Governor Parson has appointed Judge Jennifer Growcock to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District. Judge Growcock will succeed Judge Nancy Steffen Rahmeyer, who retired in October. Judge Growcock earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in political science and psychology from the University of Iowa. She received a Juris Doctor from […]

Planning and zoning

Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board to hold public hearing regarding a resident request

Views: 0Chillicothe Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 6, 2021, regarding a request. Michael and Melody Willard have submitted an application for a conditional use permit to operate a meal delivery service from 302 West Harvest Drive in Chillicothe. Another item on the announced agenda is listed as “approval” […]

Holiday Parade

75th Annual Chillicothe Chamber Holiday Parade rolls through downtown Saturday morning

Views: 0The 75th Annual Holiday Parade “Recipe for a Merry Christmas”, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored this year by Sonoco & Chillicothe Hy-Vee. The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 20th, and will include floats and entries from many different organizations, youth groups, churches, businesses, and individuals […]

Holiday Parade

Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade theme for 2021 is “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.”

Views: 0The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 75th annual Chillicothe Area Chamber Holiday Parade with a theme of “Recipe for a Merry Christmas.” The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and includes floats, bands, vehicles, animals, favorite characters, and, of course, Santa. The parade is organized by the Chillicothe Area […]

Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce

Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce announces award winners at Annual Awards Banquet

Views: 0Awards were presented for the 2020 year at the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet October 21st. The Outstanding Community Service Award went to David Adams. The Chamber Person of the Year was Larry Wilson. Ed Turner received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Chamber Business of the Year was Ehrhardt Properties, which […]

Missouri Day Festival

Contests to be held as part of Missouri Day Festival

Views: 0Decorating contests are being held as part of the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton. The Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri sponsors the window decorating contest. First place will receive $100, and second place will get $50. Citizens Bank and Trust sponsors the yard and porch decorating contest. There are residential and business categories. First […]