Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support award for Rissler

Rissler Elementary School of Trenton recognized for implementation of program Initiative

Rissler Elementary School of Trenton received recognition for its exemplary implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Tuesday. Rissler and 148 other Missouri public and charter schools were recognized during the 13th Annual Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Summer Institute opening ceremonies. Educators at the conference through Thursday are expected to celebrate the exemplary schools, network […]

County Fair

Mercer County Fair to run July 15 through July 21

This year’s Mercer County Fair will start with a Green Hills Circuit Horse Show July 15 with other activities at the fair to be held July 18th through 21st. Activities for July 18th include rabbit and poultry shows, kids water games sponsored by the health department, 4-H conference and open class exhibit judging, fair royalty, […]

Corn in Beginning Stages of Drought

Farmers seek forage options as drought cuts grass growth

Shortage of cattle forage is forcing some Ozark herd owners to chop trees to feed leaves. That method was used in big droughts of the 1930s and 1950s. Damage comes from more than an intense drought, said Craig Roberts, University of Missouri forage specialist in a weekly teleconference. Regional extension specialists update state staff on […]

Infrastructure

Aging infrastructure challenges Missouri cities

Roads, bridges, and water systems are part of the backbone of Missouri cities, and the challenge of governments across the state is how to maintain that infrastructure. It was one of the topics recently discussed at the 86th annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Boston where St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson attended to share ideas […]

Chillicothe FFA Officers attend LEAD training

Chillicothe FFA officer teams attend LEAD conference

Chillicothe FFA officer teams recently attended the LEAD conference on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Over 1200 local Chapter FFA officers and 200 chapter officers and advisors attended the annual LEAD training. The LEAD (Learn, Educate, Advance, and Develop) training is designed to help prepare each officer team for their term of service […]

Rape Kit or SAFE kit, sexual assault kit

Report shows more than 4,800 untested rape kits in Missouri

(MissouriNet) – Attorney General Josh Hawley has released a report today showing nearly 50-percent of Missouri law enforcement agencies do not send in rape evidence for testing because officers felt the victim was not credible and would not cooperate. During a press conference, in Jefferson City, Colleen Coble with the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and […]

Trenton High School

THS Key Club members honored at Monday gathering

A Trenton High School senior has been named the school’s Key Club Member of the Year. Claire Utley was recognized at the Key Club’s Fine Art/Practical Art Recognition Night Monday evening. The Member of the Year is an award on the district level with each club asked to select one individual from their club to […]

Film Fest

National 4-H film festival comes to Columbia

Youth from across the nation go on location to Columbia, Mo., this summer for FilmFest 4-H, the national 4-H film festival. Co-produced by Missouri 4-H and the Missouri Film Office, FilmFest 4-H has drawn youth participants from 21 states since its inception. “Companies across all industries use digital media every day,” said Andrea Sporcic, specialist […]

Ten agriculture students from NCMC recently participated in the National PAS Conference. Pictured is (L-R): Front: Mariah Fox, Ariel Propes, Shambree Hagan, Jamee Scearce, Breanna Chambers. (L-R): Back: Katelyn Galloway, Alex Neal, Colton Hargrave, Molly Norman, Chanda Woodring

NCMC Students Participate in National PAS Conference

Ten agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the National Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization Conference March 13-16 held in Louisville, Kentucky.  Over 600 agriculture students competed in career program areas, participated in leadership workshops, and visited Louisville area attractions.  The NCMC delegation visited the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and the Muhamad Ali Museum. […]

NCMC - North Central Missouri College

North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees deal with busy agenda at Tuesday meeting

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]

Chillicothe, Missouri

Downtown Chillicothe to be showcased at national Main Street Now Conference

Downtown Chillicothe will be showcased to persons attending the National Main Street Now Conference late next month in Kansas City. According to the Main Street America website, The 2018 conference is expected to include over 1,600 attendees from around the country. The conference will feature educational sessions and mobile workshops to other communities. As a Great […]

Chillicothe FFA Members attend conference in Washington

Chillicothe FFA members attend conference in Washinton, D.C.

Thousands of FFA members from throughout the country are converging on Washington, D.C., this summer to evaluate their personal skills and interests, develop leadership talent and create service plans that will make a difference in their communities. More than 2,300 students are registered for the 2017 Washington Leadership Conference, the second-largest student experience that the […]