The agenda has been set for Tuesday evenings’ meeting of the Trustees at North Central Missouri College. The 5:30 meeting will be in the Frey Administrative Center on the campus in Trenton. The meeting will begin with an informational report on business and industry partnerships. Reports also are listed from the vice president for academic […]
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High School students in agriculture education courses receive technical skills certificates
High school students enrolled in agriculture education courses have the unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and learn real-world applications in a number of disciplines. Whether it is in agricultural mechanics, livestock evaluation, or a dozen other areas of learning, the Missouri Agricultural Skills and Knowledge Assessment Industry Recognized Credential (MOASK IRC) program recognizes […]
FCS Financial awards 40 community improvement grants
FCS Financial is recognizing 40 different 4-H clubs and FFA chapters with $500 grants for submitting outstanding Shaping Rural Missouri grant applications. In the seven years of its existence, more than $100,000 has been awarded to Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Grants are awarded to organizations with plans to complete a community improvement project […]
Chillicothe FFA members compete in State Trap Shoot
Twenty-one members of the Chillicothe FFA Trap Team competed at the 2018 Paul Larsen Memorial High School State Shoot on Saturday, April 28th. The Chillicothe A Squad consisted of Eric Davis – 96, Clayton Walker -93, Peyton Hein -95, Christian Reed -85 and Mack Anderson -95 placed 2nd in the FFA Division with a Score […]
Wolf Showpig Bonanza Weekend held at Litton Agriculture Campus
The Litton Agriculture Campus – MW Jenkins Expo Building recently hosted three swine shows and three lamb shows. There were approximately 1060 head of hogs shown during the two-day event and 224 head of lambs. The Wolf Showpig Bonanza was sponsored by the Chillicothe FFA Alumni with 420 head of hogs at the show. The sponsors […]
Trenton FFA members participate in community service project
Members of the Trenton FFA Chapter picked up trash on 17th Street Wednesday as part of a community service activity. Reporters Mackenzie McAtee and Kayli Crawford report that the chapter welcomed incoming freshmen to participate in the trash pick up with current FFA members.
North Central Missouri College named as a Military Friendly School
North Central Missouri College has earned the 2018-19 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to veterans and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career. “We are very […]
Judge rules woman’s name will be used in Greitens criminal trial
The St. Louis judge presiding over the felony invasion of privacy case against Governor Eric Greitens has ruled on several key requests during today’s pre-trial hearing. Judge Rex Burlison has ruled against the prosecution’s request that the former mistress be referred to as the “victim.” Defense attorney Jim Martin argued that the term is prejudicial. Burlison […]
Greitens cell phone examined by expert in locked St. Louis courtroom
An expert was examining a cell phone of Governor Eric Greitens Tuesday in the same courthouse where he’ll go on trial Thursday for felony invasion of privacy. The examiner was reported to be analyzing the phone in a locked courtroom by numerous media outlets. The inspection came days after Greitens defense team filed […]
NCMC students honored by Missouri Community College Association
North Central Missouri College students were recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for their outstanding leadership or participation in Phi Theta Kappa. Four students attended MCCA’s spring luncheon to receive recognition for their success. Janelle Popish was the selected recipient of the Student Leadership Award for North Central Missouri College. This award is […]
Dawn woman retained on State Fair Commission
Governor Greitens has re-appointed Sherry Jones, of Dawn, to the State Fair Commission. Mrs. Jones has been a member of the State Fair Commission since 2012. She is employed by C.D. Jones Land & Cattle Company. She’s also involved in the Livingston County 4-H and FFA Fair Association, Chillicothe FFA, and Southwest Livingston R-1 School. […]
Audio: Awards presented at Friday FFA Banquet
Numerous awards were presented and honors announced during the Trenton High School FFA Banquet Friday night, May 4, 2018. New chapter officers also were installed. KTTN’s John Anthony has an edited list of the honorees:
Benefit for David Johnson and family to be held in Mercer
A benefit for a man with a rare kidney cancer will be held at the Mercer School later this month. The Benefit for David Johnson and Family will be in the Ag Building the evening of May 16th from 5 o’clock to 6:30 and will include a meal of a grilled hot dog or hamburger, […]
Show Stock Clinic in Sullivan County canceled
The Show Stock Clinic for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors to be held at the Sullivan County Expo Center and Fairgrounds in Milan Saturday, May 5th has been canceled. Penny Kittle with the Sullivan County Extension Office says the event was canceled due to a lack of registrations. Questions should be directed to Penny Kittle […]
Chillicothe Missouri FFA members receive Area 2 Proficiency Award
The following students received first place in the Area 2 proficiency award selection. These students competed at the state level against fifteen other area contestants. Kimberlee Roney – Dairy Production-Placement – Student works in the dairy cattle industry applying the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market dairy cattle and dairy cattle products. […]
Trenton FFA member Mariah Fox wins Missouri FFA Agricultural Education Proficiency Award
A member of the Trenton FFA Chapter won the Missouri FFA Agricultural Education Proficiency Award at the 90th Missouri FFA Convention. Mariah Fox of Galt is a freshman at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Her supervised agricultural experience program consisted of hosting an agricultural radio show called Farm Fact Friday with Fox, which aired […]
Fifteen members of Chillicothe FFA receive State FFA Degree
Fifteen members of the Chillicothe FFA received their State FFA Degree, in Columbia, Missouri on April 20, 2018. Before receiving their degree they had to meet a number of qualifications and fill out an application that followed their SAE and leadership skills. Chillicothe FFA had the highest number of State FFA Degrees of any chapter […]
Trenton FFA member wins Missouri FFA Wildlife Management Proficiency Award
A Trenton FFA member won the Missouri FFA Wildlife Management Proficiency Award at the Missouri FFA Convention. Hannah Persell of Trenton is a Senior at Trenton High School. Her supervised agricultural experience program consists of volunteering at Crowder State Park. One of her main goals is to educate others about Missouri’s wildlife. Through her supervised […]
Area schools earn Top Chapter Award at Missouri FFA Convention
Trenton FFA placed 23rd out of 343 chapters in the state, earning a Top Chapter Award at the 90th Missouri FFA Convention. Only ten percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. Chapter activity awards are sponsored by FCS Financial. Awards go to chapters achieving excellence in student, chapter and community development. […]
Students from Trenton, Milan, Gallatin and Chillicothe win State Proficiency Awards at convention
FFA students from Trenton, Milan, Gallatin, and Chillicothe have won state proficiency awards during the Missouri FFA Convention underway in Columbia. Mariah Fox of the Trenton chapter won first place in the category of agricultural education. Hannah Persell, also of the Trenton chapter, won first place in wildlife management. Other winners of state proficiency awards […]