The final panels for the Missouri National Veterans Memorial wall in Perryville are now in place. The memorial wall is an exact replica of the Vietnam War memorial wall in Washington D.C. Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck says it’s great to have the wall finished, but notes many other aspects of the memorial are still […]
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Chillicothe City Council to meet Monday, September 10th
The Chillicothe City Council will consider an ordinance amending city code next week regarding the duties of the city administrator. The council will meet at Chillicothe City Hall Monday evening, September 10th at 6:30 in the evening. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an Eagle Scout Project involving the disposal of prescription drugs at the […]
Rex Ross named as new Trenton Police Chief
The City of Trenton has announced the hiring of a new chief for the Trenton Police Department. Lieutenant Rex Ross assumed the position immediately, having more than 29 years of law enforcement experience and has served as the Trenton assistant police chief for 16 years. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the council voted six to […]
Trenton City Council votes “No” on power upgrade to city generators
The Trenton City Council last night voted not to proceed at this time with a power upgrade to allow the “black start option” for running the city’s diesel generators when there’s a prolonged electrical outage. A cost projection was rejected due to the amount of expense involved. The city council also failed to override Mayor […]
Trenton brush dump moved to new location to accommodate asphalt plant
Trenton’s site to dispose of brush is open weekdays at a new location on the north side of Northwest 27th Street and west of the trap and skeet range. City Administrator Ron Urton said the brush dump was moved from the street department area at the end of East 16th Street to accommodate placement this […]
Trenton Utility Committee ponders upgrades to power generators
The three-member Utility Committee last night looked at information and a cost projection regarding a potential upgrade for the program controls on the diesel generators at the south substation in Trenton. Dennis Robb and Mark Newton of TMU met with committee members David Mlika, Travis Elbert, and Jen Hottes as well as City Administrator/Utility Director […]
Trenton city brush dump moved to new location
The Trenton city brush dump has been moved to a different location. City Administrator/ Utility Director Ron Urton reports the dump is now on Northwest 27th Street just west of the Trap Range. The dump will be open weekdays from 6:30 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. Questions should be directed to the […]
Trenton City Council votes to proceed with $1.5M headworks project at sewer plant
The Trenton City Council has voted unanimously to proceed with the headworks portion of sewer plant improvements. This followed a city council tour of the sewer plant and a review of plans for the headworks project. Previously, the city council authorized the effluent disinfection project to meet Department of Natural Resource requirements. That includes loan […]
Audio: Chillicothe to put up signs designating it as a Purple Heart City
Chillicothe is placing signs soon designating the northwest Missouri town as a Purple Heart City. City Administrator Darin Chappell tells Missourinet affiliate KCHI in Chillicothe the process began more than a year ago. City Administrator Darin Chappell tells Missouri affiliate KCHI in Chillicothe the move recognizes America’s soldiers who have been wounded or […]
Chillicothe City Council to meet Monday evening
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and its regular meeting at the Chillicothe City Hall Monday evening. Topics for the 5:30 workshop may include discussion regarding street projects and equipment, radio bids for police and fire, a new phone system, and finance options for upcoming purchases. The regular city council meeting will start […]
Audio: Financing of the 17th Street Bridge project is completed
With the city of Trenton finalizing its share of costs to replace the 17th Street Bridge, efforts are directed at obtaining easements from nearby property owners and acquiring two buildings which are on the east side of the bridge. The 17th Street Bridge, now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad, was built by the former […]
Trenton’s Administrative Committee mulls airport hangar leases
Trenton’s’ Administrative Committee will recommend to the city council, a lease with Gary Jordan of Trenton to rent the north end of the big hangar at the airport which is 48 by 62 feet in size and can house two planes. The cost that the committee and Jordan agreed upon during an open meeting last […]
Application deadline for position of Trenton Police Chief is August 17, 2018
An application deadline of August 17th has been set by the City of Trenton for applications to fill the position of Police Chief. The salary range is from $49,000 to $60,000 per year. Minimum requirements for the position are five years of law enforcement experience, with two years as a Police Chief, an Assistant Chief, […]
Audio: New 17th Street Bridge moves closer to becoming a reality
Property owners near and close to the 17th street bridge are invited to attend a meeting Wednesday, or next week, that includes offers from an appraiser regarding temporary construction easements and property purchases. The aging 17th Street Bridge in Trenton is slated to be replaced with a new structure in its current location and City […]
Audio: Painting and maintenance on Trenton’s water towers continues
Water tower work is being done this year at two locations in Trenton, one on Iowa Boulevard and the other is on Princeton Road. City Administrator Ron Urton provided an update when he appeared on KTTN’s Open Line. Both the exterior and interior of the water towers are inspected, repairs are made as needed, […]
Chillicothe City Council approves ordinance amending employment agreement with City Administrator
The Chillicothe City Council approved an ordinance in an executive session Monday night which authorized a second amendment to the employment agreement with City Administrator Darin Chappel. The ordinance amended part of the employment agreement regarding health, disability, and life insurance benefits. The agreement now says that Chillicothe will provide health, hospitalization, surgical, and comprehensive […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen appoint city Sexton, amend ordinance regarding cemetery
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved Daviess County Coroner David McWilliams to be appointed city Sexton at its meeting Monday evening. A Sexton is an official who oversees the town cemetery. The board also approved an ordinance to amend city code regarding rules and regulations of the city cemetery. City Clerk Hattie Bailey says the […]
Lieutenant Rex Ross to assume command at Trenton Police Department during search for new Police Chief
City Administrator Ron Urton reports the existing change of command will be used, once Tommy Wright concludes his tenure as the Trenton Police Chief. Wright’s last day on the job is Friday, July 6th then, the second in command, Lieutenant Rex Ross will assume duties of the Police Chief, which he did in 2012 when […]