The Missouri Public Service Commission denied an application filed by Grain Belt Express Clean Line, LLC. The application 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. Those counties were Buchanan, Clinton, […]
Five area counties have unemployment rates above the state average of three point eight percent. Grundy County is just a shade below that figure, coming in at three point seven percent for June based on 179 persons unemployed out of a civilian labor force of 4,800. The June rate is lower than May when Grundy […]
The most recent unemployment rate for Grundy county is four percent. That’s based on 202 persons on unemployment out of a civilian labor force of about five thousand (5,048) The figures are for October, the most recent information available from the Missouri Division of Employment Security. The numbers are nearly identical to the Grundy County figures from one […]
The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold local public hearings in December in a case filed by Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC (Grain Belt Express). Grain Belt Express seeks a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, operate and maintain a high voltage, direct current transmission line and associated facilities within Buchanan, Clinton, […]
In-depth under-bridge inspections are part of that program and the schedule of these inspections for several bridges in Northwest Missouri over the next few weeks has changed. Please see the list below for the most up-to-date schedule. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation may close a single lane on the bridges and ramps listed […]
The Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC otherwise known as the Grain Belt Express has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, operate, and maintain a high voltage, direct current transmission line, and associated facilities within Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Randolph, Monroe […]
Grundy County’s July unemployment rate climbed to five and a half percent. That’s up from a rate of four point six percent noted in June. The latest rate which is nearly one percentage point higher represents 267 persons on unemployment out of a civilian labor the state lists as 4865. Rates among area counties for July range […]
Most area counties continue to have unemployment rates that are less than the state average of four and a half percent. Linn County is the highest for this area with a rate of seven and a half percent. Over 400 persons are on unemployment in Linn County as of the month of June – the latest month available Sullivan […]
With interest in supporting and growing the agricultural assets of the county, Chariton County has applied for and received Agri-Ready County Designation by Missouri Farmers Care (MFC). This designation recognizes counties actively supporting Missouri agriculture and working to protect the agriculture industry at its roots. “Family farms and agribusinesses form a firm foundation upon which […]
A public meeting on foster parenting is coming up early next month in Trenton. Healthy Families, Cornerstone, presents an introduction to foster parenting on Tuesday, August 2nd. The free 6 o’clock evening meeting is scheduled at First Baptist Church in Trenton. Organizers say the meeting involves information, no obligation on the part of anyone attending. […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri region planned for the week of July 11 – 17 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]
The latest unemployment rate for Grundy County is nearly steady with the previous month. The May rate was four point one percent – based on 211 unemployed out of a civilian labor force of over 51 hundred workers. For April, the Grundy county rate came in at four point two percent with 217 unemployed. This year’s rate for […]
Brookfield will be the site next week for a public meeting to hear information about foster parenting. The Healthy Families organization will present an introduction to foster parenting Thursday, June 23rd at 6 o’clock that evening. The meeting will be at First Christian Church, 1416 North Main, in Brookfield. Organizers say the meeting will focus […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, sometime during the month of July, will conduct a DWI Sobriety Checkpoint in Adair County, with additional DWI saturations coming to Adair, Chariton, Monroe, Ralls, and Randolph Counties. The checkpoint will be conducted by the Highway Patrol, with cooperation from area law enforcement agencies. The Patrol, as always, is asking […]
Most of the area counties have unemployment rates that are below the state of Missouri average of four point three percent. Grundy county’s rate for April is four point two percent. It’s based on 217 persons unemployed out of a civilian labor force of over 52 hundred. The latest rate is a reduction from five […]
In-depth bridge inspections are scheduled for several bridges in Northwest Missouri over the next few weeks. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation may close a single lane on the bridges listed below as they conduct bridge inspections. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled. Motorists are advised to be alert for work […]
In-depth bridge inspections are scheduled for several bridges in Northwest Missouri over the next few weeks. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation may close a single lane on the bridges listed below as they conduct bridge inspections. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled. Motorists are advised to be alert for work […]
The Trenton Bulldogs claimed three singles victories in tense 9-7 finals, part of a 6-3 varsity tennis victory on Monday afternoon at Chariton High School in Chariton, Iowa. Bryce Whitney, Creed Houghton, and Wyatt Neal took the 9-7 wins, with #1 singles player Jacob Davis cruising to an 8-love win, while #2 entry Nick Shields […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of Feb. 29 – March 6 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout […]
