Two candidates filed for the two positions up for election for the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees April 7th. Board Secretary Vicki Weaver reports NCMC will qualify for a non-election. Candidates filing were incumbents Doctor John L. Holcomb and Doctor NiCole McHargue Neal. Tuesday, January 21st was the last day for candidates to […]
Tag: Election
No races for seats on Trenton City Council
The last day to file for the April 7th Municipal Election was Tuesday, January 21, 2020. There are no races for the Trenton City Council, as only one candidate for each of the city’s four wards filed for the positions up for election. Those who filed are Kevin Klinginsmith for First Ward, Marvin Humphreys for […]
Gilman City Board of Education offers contract to Roger Alley
During an executive session, The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education hired Superintendent Roger Alley for another year. A school representative reports Alley’s salary will be discussed at another time. During the regular meeting, the board reviewed candidates for the Board of Education election April 7th. Incumbents Mike Reagan and Michael Ward refiled, and Kristin […]
Incumbent files for seat on Trenton R-9 Board of Education
There is a race for the Trenton R-9 Board of Education April 7th election. Incumbent Doug Franklin filed Tuesday morning and is the fourth candidate overall to file for three positions up for election. Previous filings were incumbents Corey Leeper and Brandon Gibler as well as Andy Burress. Today (Tuesday, January 21) is the deadline […]
Candidate files for Trenton City Council’s First Ward
A candidate has filed for the Trenton City Council’s First Ward. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports Kevin Klinginsmith of 111 Riverside Drive filed on Friday for the April 7th election. Previous filings include incumbent David Mlika for Third Ward, Marvin Humphreys for Second Ward, and Duane S. Urich for Fourth Ward. One council member from […]
Producers encouraged to enroll in Agriculture Risk Loss and Price Loss Coverage Programs
USDA’s Farm Service Agency encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss and Price Loss Coverage programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for ARC and PLC. By enrolling soon, […]
Pleasant View Board of Education extends superintendent’s contract
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar on Tuesday evening. The first day for Pleasant View will be August 26th, and the last day is scheduled for May 14th, 2021. Field trips were approved for the third grade to the animal shelter Wednesday, third and fourth grade to the literature […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol now accepting applications for 2020 recruitment class
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 110th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on […]
Trenton Board of Education adopts school calendar for 2020-2021 while dealing with very busy agenda
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar on Tuesday evening. The first day of school for Trenton next school year will be August 25th, and the last day will be May 19th, 2021. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels said the calendar includes eight make up days for days missed for […]
Laredo Board of Education approves 2020-2021 school calendar
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar Monday evening. A school representative reports the first day of school for Laredo for the next school year will be August 25th, and the last day of school will be May 12th, 2021. Third and fourth grades were approved to play elementary basketball. Field […]
Chillicothe City Council to consider ordinance for special election
The Chillicothe City Council will consider an ordinance calling for a special election to be held to propose a quarter of a percent general sales tax increase to support the police department. The council will meet at the Chillicothe City Hall on the evening of January 27th at 6:30 to consider the ordinance. The special […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education approves copier machine bid
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved a bid on Thursday evening for the leasing of copiers. The chosen bid was from Marco of Chillicothe at $521 per month for four machines for five years. Ricoh and Xerox also submitted bids. The board approved the letting of audit bids for the 2019-2020 audit. Bid […]
Duane Urich files for seat on Trenton City Council
A candidate has filed for the Fourth Ward of the Trenton City Council. Duane S. Urich of 4028 East 10th Street filed Wednesday morning for the April 7th election. Previous filings include incumbent David Mlika for Third Ward and Marvin Humphreys for Second Ward. One council member from each of Trenton’s four wards will be […]
Another candidate files for seat on Trenton City Council
Another candidate has filed for the Trenton City Council election on April 7th. Marvin Humphreys of 1726 Tindall Avenue filed for the Second Ward. Incumbent David Mlika previously filed for Third Ward. One council member from each of Trenton’s four wards will be up for election. Councilmember terms last two years. Candidates can file at […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education reviews survey on 4-day week
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 school audit this week. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis notes the main thing the audit found was that ideally, more people should keep track of the money, but Newtown-Harris and other small schools in the area do not have enough people to do that. Missouri Consultants for Education […]
Jamesport City Council approves purchases, accepts audit
The Jamesport City Council this week approved purchasing a new door to replace the walk-in door at the former fire station. Also approved was the purchase of a handheld radio read device to program GPS and a salary ordinance. The ordinance involved Superintendent Trent Brewer and utility personnel Ray Bontrager receiving a raise of $1 […]
Amendments to Summer School Handbook tops discussion at Trenton Board of Education meeting
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the final draft of the 2018-2019 school audit on Tuesday evening. Bob Conrad with Conrad and Higgins said the district was “in good shape.” Information presented included that the district’s retirement is 84% funded, which Conrad called “excellent” and “healthy.” The district has more than 11 hundred students, […]
Princeton City Council receives quote to obtain survey of Princeton
The Princeton City Council approved a service contract for $1,400 on Monday evening for a Christmas concert last weekend. Deputy City Clerk Corey Willett reports a quote was received to get a survey of Princeton. Before committing, the council wanted to ask the Princeton School if it had a survey with the recent work done […]
Princeton Board of Education renews liability and property insurance
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the renewal of liability and property insurance on Monday evening. The insurances are with CPSK and the Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund for a total of $57,155, which is an increase of $825 from the previous year. The board approved the annual auditor’s report from Conrad and […]
Laredo Board of Education approves 2018-2019 school audit
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education on Monday evening approved Missouri United School Insurance Council insurance renewal. A school representative reports the premium will be $670 per year for four million dollar umbrella coverage. The 2018-2019 school audit was approved as well as the schedule for candidate filing for the board election April 7th. Candidates […]