The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education accepted several bids Monday evening. A bid for bread was accepted from Graves, and a bid for milk was accepted from Anderson Erickson. Bookkeeper/Secretary Heather Turner reports the price varied on the bread and milk depending on the type. Bids for fuel were accepted from Landes and MFA Oil. […]
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American Legion post in Mercer to hold annual 4th of July breakfast
Ragan-Hickman American Legion Auxiliary Unit 477 of Mercer will hold its Seventh Annual Fourth of July Breakfast to help purchase grave markers for veterans graves. Everyone is welcome to the meal the morning of July 4th from 6 o’clock to 10:30 and free will donations will be accepted. There will also be a bake sale […]
MoDOT extends weight allowance for truckloads of aggregate used in flood relief and levee repair
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced an extension of an allowance for heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand, and gravel to travel on Missouri highways in flood relief and for levee and other public infrastructure flood repair. The waiver allows private and for-hire motor carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight […]
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge closes due to flood damage
During the recent flood events on the Grand River, Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge has received substantial damages to the visitor facilities and other infrastructure. Until further notice, Swan Lake NWR will be closed to the public, with the exception of the Taylor Point Access. Visitors can access the north end of Silver Lake for […]
Linn County Republican Women to hear presentation from Eric Montagna
The public is invited to hear a man who has visited the graves of every United States president and vice president speak at the next Linn County Republican Women meeting. Eric Montagna is the general manager of Meierhoffer Funeral Home in Saint Joseph. He will present the program “Visits to Our Presidents’ Graves” at Captain […]
Preliminary flood Damage Assessment Report released for Grundy County
Preliminary information has been released from a Damage Assessment Status Report for Grundy County for recent flooding. The report prepared, by Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs, includes information from 11 townships, one community, and one road district. Estimated dollar loss for private property totals $42,500, which includes $35,000 for single family homes and […]
Two injured after driver loses control on gravel road south of Maysville
The Highway Patrol reports two Cameron residents sustained minor injuries as the result of a driver losing control on loose gravel four miles southeast of Maysville Friday afternoon. Forty-three-year-old Suzanne Gardner and 45-year-old Sammie Parker were transported by private vehicle to Cameron Regional Medical Center. A sports utility vehicle traveled east on Grindstone Road when […]
Chillicothe and Meadville announce top academic students
Graduation ceremonies were Sunday afternoon for 115 seniors of Chillicothe high school. Five of the students were announced as Valedictorians. According to the school, they are Libby Adkins, Matthew Anthony, Laney Gaston, Sarah Graves, and Kaylee Lewis. At the Meadville R-4 school Sunday, graduation was held for 16 seniors. The Valedictorian is Jordan Schmitz and […]
Audio: Congressman Graves says some northwest Missouri farmers see no chance of planting crops this year
Some northwest Missouri farmers face the very real possibility of not planting a crop this year due to flooding. Northern Missouri Republican Congressman Sam Graves, who lives near Tarkio, says he has heard from many farmers who still have fields under water and no prospect of getting a crop in the ground this year. […]
Audio: U.S. House to debate disaster aid to help states, including flood-stricken Missouri
The U.S. House is expected to bring up a 17 billion-dollar federal disaster relief package this week that involves helping Midwestern farmers, including in Missouri. Northern Missouri Congressman Sam Graves tells Missourinet affiliate KWIX in Moberly the plan addresses several things. The House measure would provide 1.5 billion for construction projects intended to […]
Two teenagers injured in crash south of Maryville
The highway patrol reports two teenagers received injuries Sunday afternoon in a rollover accident that occurred in Nodaway County one half of a mile south of Maryville. The patrol listed injuries as minor for the driver, 17-year-old Jacob Yates of St. Joseph and passenger, 18-year-old Jerrod Naze of Grant City. Naze was treated and released […]
Dan Hegeman Joins Farmers State Bank Board of Directors
Missouri Senator Dan Hegeman of Cosby has joined the Farmers State Bank Board of Directors as an advisory member. Hegeman says he looks forward to assisting Farmers State Bank in continuing its “outreach efforts and being a positive financial force in Northwest Missouri.” He has served as the president of the Second Harvest Food Bank […]
Gilman City Board of Education accepts resignation, hires Special Education aide
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education has approved a bid for summer mowing from Gregg Lawn and Landscape for $200 per mowing. It was the only submitted bid. The board approved summer projects, including new flooring for the preschool and board room and wall repair for the English and Science rooms. Superintendent Roger Alley […]
Crash near New Cambria injures two, demolishes car
Residents from New Cambria and Bucklin were to seek treatment on their own after a car overturned northwest of New Cambria Saturday afternoon. The driver, 39-year old Rebecca Karney of Bucklin, and a passenger, 39-year old Susan Akins of New Cambria, both received minor injuries. The accident happened five miles northwest of New Cambria on […]
Missouri Congressman Sam Graves introduces Bill to remove fish and wildlife from Missouri River priorities
Missouri Congressman Sam Graves introduced a bill this week to remove fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose for management of the Missouri River and make flood control the highest priority. “Time and again, we continue to see fish and birds take precedence over people and property when it comes to managing the Missouri River,” […]
New Princeton City Council members sworn in; Citywide cleanup date set
Two Princeton City Council members were sworn in Monday evening after poll results were announced. Mike Homedale and Dee McKinney were sworn in for their terms. The poll results were also announced for Princeton’s bond issue regarding improvements for the waterworks and sewer system. The issue passed 155 in favor and four against. Deputy City […]
North Central Missouri College names Academic Excellence Award winner
Jonathan Burnfin from Trenton, MO has been chosen as this year’s NCMC Academic Excellence Award winner. Jonathan recently graduated from NCMC in December with his Associate in Arts degree and is currently attending Missouri Western State University obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Business Management. His name will be engraved on a plaque in Geyer Hall […]
Congressman Sam Graves to be keynote speaker at Lincoln Days event in Trenton
United States Congressman Sam Graves will be the keynote speaker at the Seventh Legislative District Lincoln Days next week. The Grundy County Republican Central Committee will host the event in the gym of the Ketcham Community Center of Trenton April 13th. The event will start at noon with a fee of $20.00 per person. RSVP […]
MoDOT grants weight allowance for truckloads of aggregate used in flood relief
In response to flooding and the state of emergency declared by Gov. Parson over the weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation will allow heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand, and gravel to travel on Missouri highways. The allowance will help get flood-fighting supplies to communities and expedite needed repairs of roads, levees, railroads, etc. While the […]
Audio: Corps of Engineers: flood control is the priority here
There are over 350 miles of levees on the Missouri, Platte and Elkhorn rivers and tributaries that have experienced significant flood damage. According to the Army Corps of Engineers – which says that the magnitude of damage along these levees, means repair efforts will take *quote* an extended period of time. The corps spent Friday […]