Grundy County Courthouse Trenton Missouri

Grundy County Commission again tables courtroom remodeling

The Grundy County Commission met with Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jack Peace Tuesday afternoon to discuss proposed renovations for the third-floor circuit courtroom at the courthouse in Trenton. Presiding Commissioner Rick Hull says the commission will inquire about construction for the remodel and see if the company that previously submitted a bid for the […]

Daviess County Courthouse

Gallatin Board of Aldermen meet

A representative with MIRMA presented a grant award to the Mayor of Gallatin at the Gallatin Board of Aldermen meeting Monday evening. Jeff Arp presented the 75% cost grant award for $1,396.52 for the purchase of an electric crimper. The board approved purchasing two certificates of deposit for $350,000 each at Farmer’s Bank at the […]

Amaren Missouri

Ameren Missouri files to construct wind generation facility in Atchison County

Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to establish a wind farm in extreme northwest Missouri. The utility company is seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own and operate an approximate 157-megawatt wind generation facility in Atchison County. Applications to participate […]

Network cables (RJ45 ) connected to a switch

Audio: Missouri agriculture director says technology is crucial to attracting young farmers

The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director says technology is important in attracting young farmers.  Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story.   The state Department of Agriculture says the average age of a Missouri farmer is 58. MDA Director Chris Chinn notes Governor Mike Parson’s two top priorities are workforce development and infrastructure, adding […]

Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) or Trenton City Hall

Trenton Utility Committee to recommend minimum cash reserves for electric, water and sewer departments

Trenton’s Utility Committee will recommend minimum cash reserves for each of the three departments of Trenton Municipal Utilities: electric, water, and sewer. Utility committee members, two councilmen, the Mayor, and other city officials reviewed financial information based on an April 2018 audit. The purpose of having minimum cash reserves is to have enough money for […]

Trenton Municipal Utilities (TMU) or Trenton City Hall

TMU to hold open house today

Trenton Municipal Utilities will celebrate Public Power Week with an open house today (Friday, October 12, 2018). Cookies and punch will be served at the TMU office from 9 o’clock this morning until 3 o’clock this afternoon. Residents can enter a grand prize drawing to have the total electric portion of their bill paid. Each […]

Grundy Electric Foundation

Grundy Electric Community Foundation now accepting grant applications

Qualified applicants may apply for grants from the GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated. The Foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grant monies in the areas of education, health, and rural development. Grants are open to entities in the Grundy Electric Cooperative’s service area. The service area includes the counties of Harrison, Mercer, and Grundy as […]

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City of Trenton seeks quotes on engineering services and rate study of electric department

The City of Trenton requests qualifications for professional engineering services to perform a cost of service and a rate study, including analysis of required revenue for Trenton’s electric department. Responses should be submitted to the Trenton City Hall by the afternoon of October 17th at 2 o’clock. Contact City Administrator/Utility Director Ron Urton for more […]

City of Trenton Website

Trenton City Council meeting agenda to include electric rate study

Several items are on the agenda for a meeting of the Trenton City Council Monday night, September 24th. Topics include discussion regarding an electric rate study and a policy for Trenton Municipal Utilities operating funds, discussion concerning the Green Hills animal nutrition building, approval of demolition of structures, an asbestos abatement bid, and discussion regarding […]