NCMC - North Central Missouri College

North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees deal with busy agenda at Tuesday meeting

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]

Healthcare Website

Affordable Care Act enrollment period begins November 1st

Recent news may have some consumers confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act, also known to many as “Obamacare.” The Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land, requiring most Americans to have health insurance. Brenda Procter, co-director of University of Missouri Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative says Missouri’s health insurance marketplace is still […]

Laredo R-7 School

Laredo R-7 enrollment down from a year ago

Laredo R-7 School District began classes Tuesday with fewer students enrolled than first-day enrollment last year. Laredo’s first-day enrollment for kindergarten through seventh grade was 41 students which is down seven from a year ago. The largest grade is sixth with eight students and Kindergarten is the smallest grade with two students enrolled.

Upward Bound

Upward Bound now accepting applications from students

Upward Bound is now accepting applications from area high school students. The program serves six school districts: Trenton R-9, Chillicothe R-2, Gallatin R-5, Hamilton R-2, Jamesport Tri-County R-7, and Grundy County R-5 of Galt. Upward Bound assists high school students in preparing for a successful entrance into college through academic year advising, tutoring, and a […]

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts accepting applications for enrollment

Cub Scouts are taking applications for enrollment. Applications will be available at the open house for Rissler Elementary in Trenton Monday evening from 5:30 to 6:30. Members of the Cub Scouts will also be available that evening to speak to. Those unable to attend Rissler’s open house, but would still like to be part of […]

Trenton R-9 School District

Trenton R-9 Summer School scheduled to begin in May

The Trenton R-9 School District, in partnership with Catapult Learning, will offer Summer School for students entering Kindergarten through Ninth grade. The Summer School, called Summer Journey, is to be held May 22 through June 23. Application folders are to be sent home with students Monday, April 10 and school officials ask for all students […]

Medicare

Open enrollment for Medicare begins October 15th

The next period for “open enrollment” involving Medicare begins October 15th and closes on December 7th. The Grand River Multi-Purpose Center in Chillicothe will provide senior citizens with what’s called “free and unbiased” assistance regarding Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans. Counselors are to be available there on Wednesday mornings, starting October 26th, from […]