The Trenton Park Board on Wednesday evening discussed the potential of the Trenton Family Aquatic Center opening for the season. Board President Duane Helmandollar reported that about the latest the pool could open would be June 15th. The opening would be based on if the Grundy County Health Department and state guidelines are loosened. He […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in north Missouri for the week of May 11 – 17. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in […]
The highway patrol reports a Cameron truck driver was injured Monday night when the large truck he was driving struck two Interstate 35 guardrails and a concrete bridge rail in Clinton County, then caught on fire. Sixty-five-year-old Aaron Walker received moderate injuries and after initially refusing medical treatment at the scene, Walker sought medical attention […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of May 4 – 10. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes […]
Multiple faculty and staff members submitted written reports for the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. One report was from Vice President of Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley. She said votes were taken on End of the Year Awards, and Student Senate elections were held. Student Senate officers for 2020-2021 will […]
The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for fuel and concrete on Tuesday morning. Fuel bids were accepted from Landes Oil and MFA. Both are for five cents off the pump price for gasoline and diesel. Fischer Concrete Services, LLC’s bid was accepted for concrete. The cost will be $123 per cubic yard for six bag […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of April 27 – May 3. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in northern Missouri for the week of April 20 – 26. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes […]
The Milan C-2 School District reports contractors continue to progress with construction at the school. A concrete floor was installed in the last few weeks in the kitchen/cafeteria-commons area, and several doors were removed to prepare for the new doors in several spots. The district notes the next step is for masonry blocks to be […]
The Grundy County Commission is accepting bids for gasoline and diesel fuel as well as concrete. The fuel will be used by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Ambulance, and Road and Bridge trucks and equipment and is to be supplied through April 2021. The contract will be awarded to one supplier for both gas and […]
The Grundy County Commission accepted bids Tuesday morning for culverts. Metal Culverts Incorporated’s bid for steel corrugated tubes was accepted. The price for the steel culverts varies from $21.73 for 24-inch to $74.02 for 60-inch per linear foot. Metal Culverts was the only bid submitted for metal culverts. Owens Trenching’s bid for black N12 double […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of April 6 – 12. All road closures for roadwork, incidents, and ongoing flooding can be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes […]
A resurfacing project on Highway 36, scheduled to begin soon, has been postponed. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Magruder Paving, LLC to complete the resurfacing of the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 36 from the Livingston County line to Route 13 in Hamilton. A new start date has not been announced. When […]
The Grundy County Commission accepted bids for CART rock and trash service. Bids were approved from Trager Limestone and Norris Quarries for the CART rock for township and Road and Bridge Department needs. The prices range from $10.75 to $15 per ton and vary by size. Townships can choose which business to use. Advanced Disposal’s […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a proposal by Superintendent Mike Stegman on Tuesday evening for salary schedules for certified and non-certified staff. Seven hundred dollars will be added to the certified salary schedule to set the base salary at $33,000. Stegman commented this would be competitive to other schools in the area. Thirty […]
The Trenton Park Board on Wednesday evening approved offering a written agreement with the Green Hills Recreation Association for 2020 regarding park fees. The offer includes the association running concession stands in exchange for field usage at no cost. There would be a $75 fee when a concession stand is not open. The offer also […]
Grundy County is requesting bids for CART rack, concrete, and trash pickup services. All sealed bids are due to the county clerks’ office by various times on Tuesday, March 24th. CART rock is distributed to the townships as well as for use by the Grundy County Road and Bridge crew. Approximately 100 to 120 cubic […]
Precast concrete walls have arrived to form the main hall of the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. Installation of the walls began on Monday when school was not in session in observance Presidents Day. Each wall and roof panel can weigh up to 81,000 pounds. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels previously reported some classes […]
A federal jury has awarded a southeast Missouri peach grower 15 million dollars in compensatory damages and 250 Million in punitive damages in its dicamba drift case against Monsanto and BASF. The trial concluded Saturday which meant the gag-order was lifted. Monsanto Attorney Chris Hohn said after the trial, “I think it goes without saying […]
With seven members present, the Trenton City Council endorsed an idea proposed by pilots allowing them to construct and own an eight place T-hangar building at the Trenton airport. The new all-metal building would replace the two wooden hangars currently in use at the airport. An engineering company assembled a cost estimate for the new […]
