Health News

Missouri is ‘high performer’ in public health emergency preparedness

Missouri is among states rated as high performers in public health emergency preparedness measures by a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for optimal health for people and communities through the prevention of illness and injuries. The Trust for America’s Health report “Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 2020” released […]

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NCMC Foundation awards book scholarships

North Central Missouri College Foundation announces recipients of the Nancy Ball Book Scholarship.  Sixteen recipients were awarded a $250 book scholarship in honor of Nancy Ball’s gift to the NCMC Foundation.  Recipients were selected based on their involvement on campus, recommendation by a faculty/staff organization sponsor and a 250-word essay. “This is the first time […]

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Audio: Area internet providers to expand broadband services to rural residents

United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced on Tuesday that five Missouri projects will receive 60.9 million dollars in USDA funding for high-speed broadband infrastructure. The USDA’s ReConnect Pilot Program announcement was made at the Metcalf Mechanical Resource Center at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm […]

Auditions still open for “Trenton’s Got Talent”

Trenton’s Got Talent is scheduled on February 8th at Trenton High School and there’s still time for entries from individuals and groups to participate. Youth ages five through college-age can display their musical, dance and fine arts talents during the local event, sponsored by the Trenton High School Choir and Trenton Rotary Club. Youth interested in […]

USDA Reconnect Program

Governor Mike Parson to attend USDA announcement in Trenton

United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Donald “DJ” LaVoy will make an announcement in Trenton regarding e-connectivity funding. Missouri Governor Mike Parson and LaVoy will participate in the Reconnect Pilot Program ceremony at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus Tuesday morning at 9:30. Tens of millions of dollars in USDA funding […]