The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service announced Thursday that it will provide another $5.600,000 for construction of the Little Otter Creek Reservoir in Caldwell County. The 344-acre lake will provide a dependable water supply for about 10,000 residents, flood control, and recreational opportunities. State Conservationist J. R. Flores says the funding […]
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Grundy County Commission adopts tax levy
The Grundy County Commission approved the county’s tax levy at a hearing Tuesday morning. The rate was set at 23.74 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, which is up by 5.28 cents from last year. Grundy County’s assessed valuation totals $132,390,269, which is an increase of $753,129 from last year. The total assessed valuation includes […]
Grundy County Commission to hold property tax hearing
The Grundy County Commission will hold a property tax hearing next week. The hearing will be held in the County Commission Room on the second floor of the courthouse in Trenton Tuesday, August 21st at 9 o’clock in the morning. The proposed tax rate for 2018 is 23.74 cents on the $100 valuation, which is […]
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: Phillip Ray on winning nomination for Presiding Commissioner of Grundy County
Republican candidate Phillip Ray received forty nine and one-half percent of the vote for presiding commissioner of Grundy County in Tuesday’s Primary Election. Ray defeated incumbent Rick Hull and challenger Mark Moore and explains why he believes he won. Ray says he has been employed by Grundy County Ambulance for about 10 years. […]
Burn ban remains in effect for Grundy County
A burn ban remains in effect for Grundy County despite reports of around a half of an inch to an inch and a half of rain from around the county Monday night and Tuesday morning. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the rain this morning has done little to improve the dry conditions in the […]
City of Princeton issues Burn Ban
Princeton Fire Chief Tony Johnson has issued a burn ban for the City of Princeton. Princeton City Clerk Danette Snapp says the burn ban follows the Mercer County burn ban which was issued by the Mercer County Commission this week. The ban on open outdoor burning continues until further notice.
Livingston County Commission to hold tax hearing
The Livingston County Commission will hold a tax hearing during one of its meetings next week. The commission will meet at the courthouse in Chillicothe Tuesday and Thursday starting at 9:30 each morning. The tax hearing is on Thursday’s agenda at 11 o’clock. Thursday’s agenda also includes possibly entering into an executive session at 11:15.
Mercer County issues burn ban
A burn ban has been enacted for all of Mercer County due to the continued dry weather and lack of rain. The Mercer County Commission reports the ban on open, outdoor burning, will continue until further notice is issued. Princeton and Mercer also are continuing with their water restrictions in an effort to conserve water […]
Livingston County Commission agenda includes Board of Equalization meeting
The Livingston County Commission’s agenda for its meetings next week include the Board of Equalization. The Commission will meet at the courthouse in Chillicothe Tuesday and Thursday starting at 9:30 each morning. The agenda indicates the Board of Equalization will begin Tuesday at 9:30, and a Board of Equalization appointment will be Thursday at 10 […]
Burn ban issued for Grundy County
With the drought escalating into extreme conditions in portions of northern Missouri, Grundy County has now been added to the list of those instituting burn bans. The Grundy County Commission on Thursday has instituted a burn ban to take effect immediately for Grundy County until such times as conditions improve.
Burn ban issued for city of Chillicothe and Livingston County
A burn ban has been initiated for Livingston County and the city of Chillicothe due to the continued dry weather. Emergency Management Director Darrell Wright said the ban on outdoor burning was authorized today through the office of the state fire marshal and Livingston County Commission. The Mayor of Chillicothe also authorized a ban on open burning as set […]
Livingston County Commission to meet next week
The Livingston County Commission will meet twice next week with meetings to be held at the courthouse in Chillicothe on Tuesday and Thursday starting at 9:30 in the morning. Tuesday’s agenda includes Dave Johnson with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Sampsel Township Board, and interested parties at 9:30 regarding a tube on LIV 530.
Grundy County Commission tables bid on courtroom remodel
The Grundy County Commission opened a bid Tuesday morning for the Grundy County Courthouse third floor courtroom remodel. The bid was from EZ Cabinets of Spickard for $18,200, however, the bid did not include carpeting or electrical. The Grundy County Commission decided to table a decision on the bid until it is determined how much […]
Grundy County Board of Equalization meetings set for July 16th
Procedures have been announced for taxpayers in Grundy County who have concerns about property assessments. The Grundy County Commission plans to open the Board of Equalization meetings on Monday, July 16th. Anyone wanting to meet with the board to discuss assessment letters should first visit with the Grundy County Assessor’s office. The phone number is […]
Grundy County Commission to meet Tuesday
The Grundy County Commission will meet with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy and participate in a webinar at its meeting next week. The meeting will be held in the courthouse in Trenton Tuesday, June 12 from 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon. The agenda includes the ambulance director at 10 o’clock and an […]
Livingston County Commission to meet June 14th
The Livingston County Commission will meet next week at the courthouse in Chillicothe on June 14th at 9:30 in the morning The agenda includes meeting with the Sampsel Township Board and landowners at 10 o’clock regarding a tube on LIV 530 and bid opening at 11 o’clock for a request for proposal for a consultant […]
Grundy County Commission to hold meeting regarding economic development
Grundy County Commission will meet Tuesday, June 5 with two individuals regarding business and economic development. At 11:30, in the commission meeting room of the Grundy County Courthouse, a meeting will be held with Stephanie Williams of the North Central Missouri Business Facilitation which operates in six area counties including Grundy. The meeting will be […]
Missouri Legislature approves House Bill 1428
State Representative Nate Walker of Kirksville reports the legislature approved a bill he supported, which ensures vacancies in important county offices are filled in a timely manner. House Bill 1428 is meant to avoid situations where a vacancy causes a county office to shut down. The bill requires the county commission in all non-charter counties […]
Only one contractor attends pre-bid meeting for details of courthouse remodel
One community member attended the Grundy County Commission’s mandatory pre-bid meeting Tuesday regarding the remodel of the third-floor courtroom of the courthouse in Trenton. First District Commissioner Don Sager says Emery Zook attended to hear the scope of work to be completed. Presiding Commissioner Rick Hull reports the Commission will hold a bid opening June […]