Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. announced it will expand its operations in Missouri by opening a manufacturing facility in Boonville and create more than 270 new jobs in the area. The new facility will help the company meet the increasing demand for general-purpose engines used in lawn and garden products. “We’re thrilled to see Kawasaki’s […]
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Grundy County Commission accepting bids on two vehicles
The Grundy County Commission is accepting bids for a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. Sealed bids, marked “SEALED BID,” will be accepted in the county clerk’s office in the courthouse in Trenton until October 26th at 8:30 in the morning, at which time they will be publicly opened. The county commission reserves […]
Schuyler County receives rating of “good” in audit from Missouri State Auditor
State Auditor Nicole Galloway released today her regularly scheduled audit of Schuyler County, located in northern Missouri. Schuyler County received an overall rating of “good” in the audit, which matches the “good” rating received by the county in a 2015 audit. “My audit recommended several areas for improvement that county government officials have shown a willingness […]
Grundy County Commission to meet on Tuesday
Two additions have been made to the agenda on Tuesday for the weekly meeting of the Grundy County Commission. Representatives of Hickman Insurance will be available Tuesday to assist with open enrollment for employees interested in having insurance. The commissioners will receive an update from Grundy county extension at 11 o’clock. Previously announced was the […]
Almost 50 community members attend special meeting of Grundy County Health Department Board of Trustees
Approximately 50 community members attended a special meeting of the Grundy County Health Department Board of Trustees on September 30, 2021. The meeting addressed isolation and quarantine at schools and more than a dozen individuals spoke. Before comments were made by the public, Board President NiCole Neal began the meeting by saying the health department […]
Livingston County Commission to hold salary commission meeting
The Livingston County Commission will hold a salary commission meeting next week as well as discuss a disaster declaration and planning and zoning. The salary commission meeting will be at the courthouse in Chillicothe on October 5th at 10:30 in the morning. A conference call with the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the agenda […]
Grundy County Commission releases details for position of full-time Ambulance Director
More information has been released about the full-time Ambulance Director position for which the Grundy County Commission is seeking applications. Qualifications include having a high school diploma or equivalent as well as the ability to supervise staff and deal with the general public. Requirements are but are not limited to, having a valid Missouri driver’s […]
Grundy County receives proposals for new 911 radio systems
Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports Grundy County received two proposals for a new 911 radio system. The proposals were from Command 1 LLC representing Tait and Harris and from Motorola Solutions Incorporated. Briggs says consultant Tusa will evaluate the proposed systems. In about two to three weeks the consultant will present scores […]
Grundy County Commission accepts bid for work on streambank stabilization project
The Grundy County Commission September 28, 2021, accepted a base bid and two add alternates from Binder Irrigation of Table Rock, Nebraska for work on the streambank stabilization project near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. The total cost is $616,944.40. It was previously reported the base bid is $575,030.40, add alternate one is […]
Missouri State Auditor gives McDonald County a rating of “Good” in latest audit
State Auditor Nicole Galloway released today her regularly scheduled audit of McDonald County, located in southwest Missouri. The audit report, which makes several recommendations to improve the efficiency of county government, gave a rating of “good.” A prior audit of McDonald County, issued in September 2016, issued an overall rating of “fair.” “My audit identified several areas for […]
Grundy County Commission to open application period for full-time ambulance position
The Grundy County Commission will open an application period next month for a full-time ambulance position. Applications will be accepted from October 1 to November 30, with the ambulance position will start in January. Interested individuals may contact the Grundy County Clerk’s Office for more information at 660-359-4040 extension 4.
Grundy County Commission receives update on funding of streambank stabilization project
The Grundy County Commission on September 21, 2021, received an update on funding of the streambank stabilization project near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. Jackie Soptic with the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation reported she discovered the Missouri Department of Transportation approved funding of $120,980 and sent a letter to the commission in December […]
Grundy County Commission to open bids and meet with Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation
The Grundy County Commission will discuss projects and hold a bid opening next week. The agenda for the meeting at the courthouse in Trenton on September 21st includes Jackie Soptic and Chris Hoffman with the Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation at 8:30 in the morning regarding the Streambank Stabilization project, a bid opening for courthouse […]
Livingston County Commission to meet September 21 to discuss personnell
The Livingston County Commission plans to hold an executive session next week to discuss employees and/or personnel. The executive session is scheduled to be at the courthouse in Chillicothe on September 21, 2021, at 10 am. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas also plans to attend a Green Hills Regional Planning Commission meeting in Trenton on September […]
Grundy County Commission approves engineering firm for bridge replacement projects
The Grundy County Commission on September 14th approved the Howe Company of Macon as the consulting engineering firm for a project involving the future replacement of nine rural bridges. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray reports the commission looked at six proposals, scored them, and chose the Howe Company’s. The decision was based on expertise and technical […]
Oregon County receives rating of “good” from Missouri State Auditor
State Auditor Nicole Galloway issued an audit of Oregon County, located in south-central Missouri. The report, which made recommendations to improve the efficiency of several county offices, gave a rating of “good.” “By implementing the recommendations of an audit, local governments can be more efficient and effective with taxpayer dollars,” Auditor Galloway said. “I encourage […]
Grundy County Commission accepts resignation of a paramedic
The Grundy County Commission accepted the resignation of a paramedic on September 7. Hollie Anderson’s resignation was to go into effect immediately. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray reports Anderson took a job with Chillicothe Emergency Services. Ray says Grundy County is always recruiting and looking for paramedics, especially part-time ones.
Deadline extended for vendors to submit proposals for radio system for Grundy County
The deadline has been extended for proposal submission in response to a request for proposals for a digital simulcast radio system for Grundy County. Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports the deadline was originally September 7th, but potential vendors now have until September 24th to submit proposals to the Grundy County Clerk. He says two […]
Livingston County Commission to meet with representative of Sam Graves
The Livingston County Commission will meet with a representative of Congressman Sam Graves next week. Local issues will be discussed with Mitchell Rice at the courthouse in Chillicothe on September 7th at 11 a.m. The agenda includes an executive session at 10 o’clock that morning for employee and/or personnel matters.
Grundy County Commission receives update on streambank stabilization project
The Grundy County Commission received an update on August 31st on the streambank stabilization project near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. Shannon Howe with the Howe Company reminded the commission they had opened bids on August 3rd, and the bids were good for 60 days. No action was taken on bids that day. […]