The Laredo R-7 Board of Education accepted bids for propane, fuel, and milk Monday evening. Secretary Robin Griswold reports the propane bid was from Ferrellgas for 98 cents per gallon and the fuel was from Landes Oil at a five cent discount per gallon. Central Dairy was accepted for milk. The board approved voluntary student […]
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Trenton City Council adopts ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana
A series of ordinances pertaining to medical marijuana were approved Monday night by the Trenton City Council. They are based on state regulations stemming from the voter-approved Amendment Two in last November’s election. In part, the ordinances allow for the location of manufacturing facilities, cultivation facilities, and dispensaries within the city of Trenton. One ordinance […]
Grundy County Commission to hold Board of Equalization meeting to discuss assessment values
The Grundy County Commission will open Board of Equalization meetings next month on July 15, 2019, for individuals who want to discuss assessment letters received on assessed values. Individuals who want to meet with the Board of Equalization should first visit with the Grundy County Assessor’s Office and discuss the valuation issue or call 359-4040 […]
Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission discuss city code pertaining to medical marijuana
The Trenton Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings Monday night. Trenton Deputy City Clerk Tracy Maberry reports the Board of Adjustments approved, four to zero, Phil and Connie Hoffman’s request for a 480 square foot variance on the maximum requirement of 720 square feet on an accessory structure to allow […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen accept ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges
The Spickard Board of Aldermen accepted an ordinance regarding water and sewer rates and charges at a special meeting Wednesday. Board member Maggie George reports the ordinance rescinded a previous ordinance that set the rates. April utility bills were discussed and customers whose bills showed usage greater than their actual meter reading were given a […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen accept financing option for new wheel loader
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a financing option for a new Caterpillar loader for the Public Works Department Wednesday. The loader will cost $156,576.81 and be financed with seven payments at 3.75 percent. The board agreed to extend the temporary water hydrant meter contract with McBee Farms since the permanent water meter has not […]
Trenton Economic Development Committee collaborates with North Central Missouri Development Alliance
The Trenton Economic Development Committee discussed projects with the North Central Missouri Development Alliance Wednesday evening. City Administrator Ron Urton reports various ideas were shared about how to attract new businesses and help existing businesses. He says areas of possible development included Downtown Trenton, the Eastgate Shopping Center, the former Shopko building, the area around […]
Audio: Governor Parson tours flooded northwest Missouri and discusses Corps of Engineers
Missouri’s governor toured flood-damaged northwest Missouri on Wednesday evening. KFEQ’s Brent Martin reports the St. Joseph tour came after Mike Parson and fellow Midwest governors met with the Army Corps of Engineers in Council Bluffs. Parson is calling on the U-S Army Corps of Engineers to give states a seat at the table […]
Authorities in Chillicothe meet and discuss plans for emergency situation in Livingston County
Livingston County officials met at the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services on Wednesday afternoon to discuss plans for emergency situations around the county. Sheriff Steve Cox reports Livingston County has plans to use are first responders, law enforcement, and emergency medical technicians and paramedics in rural areas as well as area agencies, the Highway Patrol, […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve the hiring of new staff
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the hiring of several new employees at its meeting Tuesday evening. Crystal Johnson of Kansas City was hired as an exempt adjunct instructor for History courses beginning this fall and will teach classes online. Rick Sharp of Saint Joseph was approved as a part-time exempt adjunct […]
Trenton Board of Education announces special meeting that is open to the public
The Trenton School District has announced a special meeting of the R-9 Board of Education on Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2019. The session, open to the public, begins at 2:30 at the district office in Trenton. The agenda will cover the selection of a health insurance carrier for the 2019-2020 school year and includes discussion […]
Trenton Utility Committee hears presentation on financing project at sewer plant
The Trenton City Councils’ Utility Committee heard information Tuesday evening on financing the headworks project at the sewer plant and members reviewed the Trenton Municipal Utilities financial report for April. The only action item was committee approval on the purchase of two gate valves with TMU crews installing them during the Nestle plant shutdown late […]
Audio: Grundy County Museum to open Monday, May 27, 2019
The Grundy County Museum will have its traditional opening on Monday, Memorial Day, May 27th. Opening day begins at 10 o’clock with the VFW flag raising ceremony by the flag pole near the Baker one-room School. Patriotic remarks also will be presented by a local Veteran. Linda Overton discussed the opening for the museum at […]
Community invited to discuss upcoming Livingston County US Route 65, Route 190 bridge deck replacements
Plans are underway to replace the decks of both the U.S. Route 65 Grand River and Route 190 Thompson River bridges near Chillicothe. The Missouri Department of Transportation will host an open house public meeting on Thursday, May 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chillicothe Municipal utilities building located at 920 Washington Street. […]
After lengthy debate, Trenton Board of Education chooses health insurance carrier
The Trenton School Board selected a health insurance carrier for next school year at a special meeting Monday. The board approved board member David Whitaker’s amended motion to select United Healthcare for coverage with a cap of $602 per month per employee. Board member Marcie Cutsinger was the only no vote and said she was […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves software purchase, discusses 4-day school week
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved the purchase of accounting and payroll software this week. Principal Dustin Freeman reports the Software Unlimited purchase will cost $7,285 for next school year. The current software the district uses will no longer be available. The board approved sharing the cost of a new refrigerator at the ballpark […]
Jamesport City Council approves purchase of storm siren
The Jamesport City Council approved the purchase of a storm siren at its meeting Monday evening. The cost for the siren, pole, and installation will be $12,500. The siren will be able to be remotely operated from Daviess County dispatch. The vote on the siren came after David Roll with the Daviess County Emergency Management […]
Employee insurance top discussion at Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education discussed health insurance options at its meeting on Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported if the district stayed with Blue Cross Blue Shield next school year, the basic plan would cost $658.34 per month per employee. That is an increase of about 15% of what the district currently pays. […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve lease for new Caterpillar wheel loader
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved a lease for a new loader for the city at a meeting Monday evening. The vote was for a seven-year lease to purchase a 926M Caterpillar wheel loader at the best available financing option. City Administrator Lance Rains presented two quotes for a loader and currently available financing options […]