Although there are no known cases involving the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 on the campuses of North Central Missouri College, NCMC is taking preventive and proactive measures to minimize the risk of exposure and the spread of COVID-19 through the reduction in mass assembly on campus. The safety of students, faculty, staff, and families […]
Truman State University will not conduct in-person classes the week of March 16 in an effort to limit the possibility of exposure to the coronavirus to the campus and Kirksville communities. At this time, the University does not have any cases of coronavirus, and the general student population is not among those known to be […]
A Kirbyville, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine in southwest Missouri. Brent A. Tribble, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 24 years in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 16, 2019, Tribble pleaded guilty to participating in a […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital honored employees with a special event, highlighting special moments throughout 2019. “As 2019 has been an outstanding year, it brings me such joy to be able to honor the individuals who made it so special,” said Jeff Tindle, CCMH Chief Executive Officer. “In addition to those who are celebrating special milestones […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces that its Emergency Department is both STEMI and Stroke certified. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Time Critical Diagnosis Unit recently certified CCMH as Level IV STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Center. CCMH has held a Level IV Stroke designation for over two years and continues to strive […]
State law could be changed to require that Missouri public school districts tell parents if class material, guest speakers, or displays in school mention sexual orientation or gender identity. The Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee is debating State Representative Chuck Basye’s bill that would let parents have their kids removed from class if […]
Dr. Susan Stull, Life Science Instructor, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for February. Dr. Stull, from Chillicothe, MO, has been employed at NCMC for over 15 years and holds a doctorate in medical molecular microbiology and immunology. During her time at NCMC as a faculty member, she has developed and […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2019, Kevin Bailey, Loma Hurst, and Sam Smith all from Trenton, MO. Distinguished Alumni honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on February 29, 2020, at the Red Barn Event Center in Trenton. The Pirates Ball is to celebrate the Voyage Fund, which […]
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, Missouri, will retire March 1, 2020, after 28 years of service to the citizens of Missouri. McDonald was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1992, as a member of the 64th Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, […]
The local Disabled American Veteran Chapter #60 will host a free Sweetheart Lunch for veterans on Saturday, February 15th noon to 12:30 pm at Dino’s Diner in Trenton. “Our goal is to ensure that we as veterans give back to our fellow veterans in the community”, said Chapter Adjutant Jorry Browning. Veterans will be asked […]
The Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team, Grundy County Emergency Management, and the North Central Missouri Amateur Radio Club are preparing to offer an amateur radio beginners course. The course, set to start in early March, will teach basic amateur radio knowledge and provide the information needed to pass the Federal Communications Commission Amateur Radio […]
Healthcare can be a complex path to follow. Even as healthcare providers, you can find yourself lost in the system. Imagine being a patient with a new or worsening diagnosis, trying to navigate to multiple appointments and facilities. It can be a daunting task for patients and their families. Carroll County Memorial Hospital has implemented […]
Among cases Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court: Trenton resident Timothy Robert Schlaufman pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and carelessly operating a vehicle being involved in an accident on October 27. On a plea agreement, the court placed Schlaufman on two years probation. He’s to donate $100 on each count […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved several personnel actions Tuesday evening. One action was an increase in salary for several Trio staff members to align with national Trio salary surveys. Student Support Services changes included Stacey Russell’s salary increasing from $24,877 to $27,000 for a 10-month, 80% time contract, John Wilbur’s salary […]
North Central Missouri College Nursing & Health Sciences Department now offers a two-year Fire Science degree. My name is Kristi Cutsinger, Program Coordinator of Health Sciences at NCMC. This program prepares students for employment in the field of fire protection and provides credentials to support advancement for those already employed in that area. According to […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education adopted a four-day school week for the 2020-2021 school year at a meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reports a calendar has not yet been adopted, and the length of school days will be increased. The board appointed Rachael Spence as the Foster Care Liaison. The Bereavement Leave and Maternity […]
It makes sense for businesses to promote their employees to supervisory roles because of their technical expertise—but good technical skills do not necessarily make someone a good supervisor. No matter the workplace, issues like communication, conflict, working as a team, personality differences, generational differences, and legal issues abound. Across workplaces, whether that’s the farm, the […]
Eleven defendants have been indicted for their roles in a $1.7 million conspiracy to distribute 150 kilograms of methamphetamine and 10 kilograms of heroin, as well as illegally possessing numerous firearms. Kamel Mahgub Elburki, 31, Ashley Brooke Clevenger, 37, Edward Jason Alberty Jr., 23, Rachel Gale Simpson, 36, Daniel Jessie Ruiz, 35, and Matthew John […]
North Central Missouri College will soon be offering a continuing education course Introduction to Acrylic Painting instructed by artist Ally Ockenfels. The instructor, Ally Ockenfels, will introduce participants to various techniques such as gridding, batiking, painting in perspective, and more. Each week participants will create one work that incorporates these techniques, totaling four paintings made […]
A Raytown, Missouri, man was convicted by a federal jury of drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. Victor Rodriguez Kessel, 63, a Cuban national, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine, attempting to manufacture crack cocaine, possessing crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute, […]
