The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education approved the calendar for next school year at a meeting Monday evening. The start date will be August 9th for teachers and August 14th for students. The last day for the 2019-2020 school year will be May 8th. The board approved the installment of a new heating unit […]
Story by Alisa Nelson of Missourinet The Crossroads Correctional Center in northwest Missouri’s Cameron could be closing. Governor Mike Parson’s state budget proposal includes shuttering the prison and moving the inmates and many of the workers to the other prison in town – the Western Missouri Correctional Center (WMCC). “As governor, I am […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a bond resolution for the proposed district building project at a meeting Wednesday evening. The approved ballot question to appear on the April 2nd ballot asks if the school district should borrow seven million dollars to construct, renovate, improve, furnish, and equip district facilities. The question says the […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved an operating tax levy Monday evening for the April ballot. Administrator Misty Foster reports the levy is for $1.40 and would run for five years. Tyler SIS financial management software was approved for purchase for $18,170. Foster says the board also approved purchasing five Smart Boards and projectors […]
The Chillicothe City Council will consider three ordinances at a meeting next week regarding amending city code, a conditional use permit, and an agreement for street projects. The meeting will be at the Chillicothe City Hall Monday evening January 14th at 6:30. The ordinances would amend the section of city code involving designated floodplains, approve […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Jeff Tindle presented the Brunswick Youth Development Initiative Committee with a $5,000 check Wednesday, January 9, at the Brunswick City Council meeting. “CCMH has many employees that reside in Brunswick and we have the honor of taking care of the healthcare needs of many residents,” Tindle said. “Rural […]
The North Missouri Center for Youth & Families will host an open house on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The NMCYF staff and board of directors will be on hand to provide tours of the updated facility answer questions and provide information to all who attend. “NMCYF has grown leaps […]
The Green Hills Women’s Shelter is offering tax credits starting at $100.00. Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Sager says the credits are one way that people can help themselves with their taxes as well as the shelter. She notes another way to help the shelter is to donate items to “smooth out” and “expedite” the process for […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2018 annual audit as presented at its meeting last (Thursday) evening. Matt Wallace of KPN reported the audit received an unmodified, clean opinion. The report audited the college, Building Corporation, and Foundation financial statements through June 30th, 2018. Wallace said the college’s total assets were 34.9 […]
Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton named a licensed practical nurse at its Physicians Group as the Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter. Chief Executive Officer Steve Schieber presented the award to Dena Lovell at a ceremony held in her honor yesterday (Thursday). The award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service and goes […]
The Grundy County United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has announced the results for the County Committee election. Brad Wilford of Laredo was elected to represent his local administrative area. He will take office in January and join the existing committee. Loren Baugher of Galt will serve as the first alternate. County Executive Director Curtis Crawford […]
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education approved increasing the amount employees pay for health insurance at a meeting Monday. The amount employees will pay for the insurance is 30% of the current renewal rate. Superintendent Burnie Schneiderheinze says the health insurance rate varies for employees. Schneiderheinze was given a contract for $600 for substitute bus driving, driving […]
