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Harry Bratton invests in North Central Missouri College Foundation

Harry Bratton’s appreciation for North Central Missouri College, formerly Trenton Junior College, is apparent to anyone who calls him a friend or an acquaintance.  The same appreciation and admiration are felt for Harry, an NCMC Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016 Honoree, Missouri Community College Association 2017 Distinguished Alumni, and active NCMC Foundation Board member.  Harry […]

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Trenton’s Utility Committee reviews engineering proposal and work to be done at various locations

The Trenton City Council’s committee that oversees Trenton Municipal Utilities Tuesday evening reviewed an engineering proposal from the Howe Company LLC. Utility Director Ron Urton reported the engineering requested includes rehabilitation of the Pleasant Plain lift station including two new submersible pumps, a new electrical service connection, and control panel, and possible storage. The Howe […]

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Chillicothe City Council to meet on March 14

The Chillicothe City Council will hold a workshop and a regular meeting in the Chillicothe Municipal Utilities meeting room on March 14th. The proposed 2022-2023 budget will be discussed at the workshop at 5 o’clock that evening. The council will consider multiple ordinances at the regular meeting at 5:30. One ordinance would accept Street Improvement […]

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North Central Missouri College Foundation announces honorees for the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2021

North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2021, John Hunolt, Janet (Boyd) Lake and Nick Sottler.  Honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on March 26, 2022, at the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College.  The Pirates Ball is to honor distinguished alumni, Voyage Fund […]

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Missouri State Auditor gives Clay County Commission’s office rating of “Poor”; details how commissioners obstructed audit process

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today issued her office’s audit of the Clay County Commission, which was initiated by a citizen petition in 2018. The report follows repeated but ultimately unsuccessful efforts by former county commissioners to impede the completion of the audit. The report, which gave a rating of “poor” – the lowest possible […]

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RLE International to build new facility in Kansas City, investing $7.5 million and creating 85 new jobs

 Global engineering and design company RLE International announced it will establish a new Modification and Engineering Center in Kansas City, investing $7.5 million and creating 85 high-paying jobs. RLE’s state-of-the-art facility will provide complex engineering, design, and build solutions for automotive and mobility clients. “Missouri is a global leader in innovation and advanced manufacturing, which […]

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Experts say federal funds for lead pipe replacement needed in Missouri

Missouri has roughly 330,000 lead service lines, the pipes connecting water mains to buildings including people’s homes, and federal funding could help speed up the process of removing and replacing them. The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Congress last year includes $15 billion for lead-pipe replacement, building on funds from the American Rescue Plan. Erik D. Olson, senior strategic director at […]

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Trenton City Council to meet on Monday

The Trenton City Council will consider ordinances regarding improvements at the water plant and the replacement of water mains. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7 pm. The meeting will also be available on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/89160427978. One ordinance would authorize the City of Trenton to […]

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Grundy County Commission to meet on Tuesday

An update on bridges will be discussed with the Grundy County Commission when they meet on Tuesday in a regular session at the courthouse. Shannon Howe of the Howe Engineering Company is to meet with commissioners at 11 o’clock. The Grundy County Commission plans to attend the Missouri Association of Counties Conference and training this […]

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Lillian DesMarias Youth Library announces the purchase and installation of “All-In-One Workstations Platinum 2”

The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library announces the purchase and installation of AWE Learning’s All-In-One Workstations Platinum 2. The software programs are for ages 2-12, and deliver 85+ award-winning, pre-loaded educational software titles directly on the workstation. No internet connection is required. All content is STREAM-aligned (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Music, and Math). AWE […]