Filing for the Grundy County August 2 Primary Election starts later this month. Candidate filings will take place in the county clerk’s office at the courthouse in Trenton from February 22, 2022, at 8 a.m. through March 29 at 5 p.m. Grundy County offices up for election are associate judge, presiding commissioner, circuit clerk/ex-officio recorder, […]
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Grundy County Commission seeking truck bids
The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids to sell a 1994 International 9300 Road Tractor with a 3406 Cat engine and an 8LL transmission. Sealed bids marked as truck bids will be accepted in the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at the courthouse in Trenton until February 8th at 8:30 in the morning. At that time, […]
Grundy County Clerk corrects information on election filing for Laredo Fire Protection District Board of Directors
The Grundy County Clerk’s Office has provided corrected information on the election filing for the Laredo Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Kevin Eckert filed for the open position. Information originally provided to the Grundy County Clerk’s Office contained a mistake. The Laredo Fire Protection District will forgo an election on April 5th because there […]
Election Officials to Missourians: “Become a poll worker”
It is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, and with April municipal elections coming up, clerks and boards of election across the state are looking for poll workers to help them run as smoothly as possible. Poll workers, sometimes known as election judges, have a number of responsibilities on Election Day. They set up the polling place, […]
Grundy County Commission to hold budget hearing
The Grundy County Commission will hold a hearing regarding the 2022 budget. The hearing will be at the courthouse in Trenton on January 31st at 9:30 in the morning. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the commission is expected to adopt the budget after the hearing.
Grundy County Commission continues search for ambulance director
The Grundy County Commission signed an agreement on January 11th with North Central Missouri Business Facilitation. The county will provide $2,500 per year to the organization to help fund the organization’s services. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the person originally offered the full-time ambulance director position did not accept, and the county commission is […]
Grundy County Commission approves amendment to county budget
The Grundy County Commission on December 14th approved an amendment to the 2021 Grundy County Budget. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the amendment involved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, with revenues of $956,624 and no expenses. Presiding Commission Phillip Ray says the county expects to receive an equal part from the American […]
New appointment made to Grundy County Library Board
The Grundy County Commission on December 7th approved a recommendation from the Grundy County Library Board involving an appointment to the board. Deb Woodard was appointed to replace Cheryl Witten, who resigned from the library board. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard says the county commission was not given a reason for the resignation.
Public hearing to amend Grundy County budget set for December 14
A public hearing is scheduled next week at the Courthouse in Trenton to amend the Grundy County budget. County Clerk and Budget Officer Betty Spickard will hold the hearing at 9 am on December 14, 2021. County commissioners are to be present. The hearing is to include general revenue funds for the Thompson River Bank […]
Grundy County Commission approves health insurance proposal
The Grundy County Commission on November 30th approved a proposal from insurance broker HIC Agency Incorporated. The proposal involved a 2.97% increase only on health insurance, and its approval is contingent on making sure no existing providers are excluded or lost within the service area. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the county will change from […]
Governor Parson makes appointments to various boards; Cameron man appointed to Missouri State Fair Commission
Governor Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two-county office vacancies. Robert Connell, of Troy, was appointed to the Amber Alert System Oversight Committee. Mr. Connell has been with the City of St. John Police Department since 2002 and has continuously advanced through the ranks to his current position as Police Chief. […]
Missouri State Auditor gives Wayne County “fair” rating, identifies several concerns in county government
An audit of Wayne County released by State Auditor Nicole Galloway has identified several concerns with county government operations and has given a rating of “fair.” Wayne County is located in southeast Missouri. “Government officials are responsible for safeguarding taxpayer dollars. In Wayne County, our audit found several instances where safeguards were not in place, […]
Missouri State Auditor releases audit of Sullivan County with “Fair” rating; audit identifies several areas needing improvement
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Sullivan County, located in northern Missouri. The report gave a rating of “fair” and highlighted several controls and procedures in county offices that need improvement. The rating is an improvement from the previous audit, which gave the lowest possible rating of “poor.” “While this audit showed […]
Grundy County Commission accepts snow removal bid
The Grundy County Commission on November 2 accepted a bid for snow removal and ice melt application at the courthouse, old jail, and law enforcement center. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the bid from Chris and Danny Gott was for $500 per occurrence for snow removal and ice melt and $187.50 per occurrence for ice […]
Missouri State Auditor makes recommendations to improve accountability and transparency in Maries County
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Maries County, located in central Missouri. The report, which gave the county an overall performance rating of “good,” recommends several changes to policies and procedures to improve accountability and transparency for taxpayers. The most recent previous audit of Maries County was completed in 2017, with the county receiving an […]
Missouri State Auditor releases audit results of Greene County Collector
State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit of the Greene County Collector. Missouri law requires an audit to be performed when a vacancy occurs in a county collector’s office. The previous collector resigned from the office in February and a new collector was appointed on March 1. The audit, which gave the office a rating […]
Grundy County Commission seeking bids for snow removal and ice melt application
The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for snow removal and ice melt application for the winter season at the courthouse, old jail entrances and sidewalks, and sidewalks, entrances, and parking spaces at the law enforcement center. The snow removal and ice melt application will include surrounding outer sidewalks at the old jail and the […]
Grundy County Commission approves cost of living pay raise for county employees; Commission accepts bids for vehicles
The Grundy County Salary Commission on October 26, 2021, approved a two percent cost of living adjustment increase for county employees. The adjustment is pending the outcome of the county budget for 2022. All elected officials at the meeting voted in favor of the proposal, except for Sheriff Rodney Herring who abstained. Herring said he […]
Grundy County Commission meets with firms regarding streambank stabilization project
The Grundy County Commission on October 19 met with the Howe Company and Binder Irrigation of Table Rock, Nebraska regarding the streambank stabilization project for the Thompson River west of Trenton. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports work on the project could start on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The project is anticipated to be completed before […]