Summertime means many people enjoying fun in the sun, however, the risk of skin cancer increases with sun exposure. The Grundy County Health Department is partnering with Cleaver Dermatology to offer free skin cancer screenings to the community. The screenings will take place on Thursday, June 30th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the […]
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Myers Township requests twenty-six thousand dollar loan from Grundy County
Officials of Myers Township this morning submitted a request to borrow money from Grundy County. Commissioners reported Myers township is asking for a twenty-six thousand dollar loan, at zero percent interest, to allow for the purchase of a used road grader. The current Myers township road grader was described as costing more to repair than […]
Unemployment rates in north Missouri generally remain below state average
Most of the area counties have unemployment rates that are below the state of Missouri average of four point three percent. Grundy county’s rate for April is four point two percent. It’s based on 217 persons unemployed out of a civilian labor force of over 52 hundred. The latest rate is a reduction from five […]
MoDOT planed road work for north Missouri June 6 through June 12
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of June 6 – 12 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]
MoDOT road closures for Friday, June 3
Listed below are the planned road closures in the Northwest Missouri region for Friday, June 3. This list may be incomplete and is subject to change. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many […]
Missouri Highway Patrol reports results of “Click it or ticket” operation in Grundy County
A total of 24 citations and 48 warnings were issued in conjunction with a “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement operation conducted in Grundy County on June 1, 2016. Totals from this enforcement effort include: 5–speed citations 17–seat belt citations 2–uninsured motorist citations “Motorists traveling on Missouri’s roadways can expect that members of the […]
MoDOT road closures in north Missouri June 2
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Listed below are the planned road closures in the North Missouri region for today, Thursday, June 2. This list may be incomplete and is subject to change. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
MoDOT planned road closures in north Missouri June 1st
Listed below are the planned road closures in the Northwest Missouri region for Wednesday, June 1. This list may be incomplete and is subject to change. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work conducted throughout the region. Many […]
Trenton VFW members conduct flag raising ceremony on Memorial Day
Under sunny skies, light winds, birds chirping, and approximately 75 people watching, VFW Post 919 at Trenton conducted a flag raising ceremony and rifle salute Monday morning, Memorial Day, to officially open up the Grundy County Museum properties for this season. While VFW members were hoisting the U.S. flag out in front of the Baker one-room school, […]
MoDOT road work scheduled for north Missouri May 31 through June 3rd
Listed below are the planned road closures in the Northwest Missouri region for Tuesday May 31 through June 3rd. Due to the holiday weekend and continued forecasts for rain, this list may be incomplete and is subject to change. Some holiday schedules are included. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole […]
Flags on display at the Grundy County Courthouse
There’s a display of flags this Memorial Day surrounding the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton. Each flag pole has a brass tag, with a Veterans name on it. The flags were set out by members of the Trenton Kiwanis and Trenton Lions Club. It’s flag display practice that is done on many holidays as long as weather […]
Vigorous spring thunderstorms bring funnel clouds over Daviess, Grundy Counties
Numerous funnel clouds were seen late Friday afternoon into the earlier evening across Daviess County and extending into western areas of Grundy County. No damage was reported in either county, but two brief touchdowns were reported. The first was five miles southwest of Trenton around 6:14, and the other one mile south of Brimson about […]
MoDOT road work for north Missouri May 23 through 29
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of May 23 – 29 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. No work is planned on the Memorial Day holiday, but some closures may remain in place. In addition to the work listed below, […]
Highway Patrol conducts crack-down in three area counties, announces DWI checkpoint for DeKalb County
The Missouri Highway Patrol confirms that 27 citations were given on Wednesday night, during a “hazardous moving operation” in Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston Counties. Of the 27 citations, 12 were for speeding, seven involved non-moving violations, six were for seat belt violations, and two for uninsured motorists. In addition, 55 warnings were given. The Patrol […]
Results of Highway Patrol Safety Operation in Grundy, Mercer, Livingston Counties
A total of 27 citations and 55 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving operation conducted in Grundy, Mercer, and Livingston counties on May 18, 2016. The goal of the operation was to target those violations that contribute to traffic crashes. Totals from this enforcement effort include: 12–speed citations 6–seat belt citations 7–nonmoving […]
Emergency planning meeting set for THS Commons
Emergency planning committee representatives from three counties will meet in Trenton on Tuesday, May 24th for a “table top exercise”. This will be held for members of local emergency planning committees in Grundy, Mercer, and Livingston Counties. The event is scheduled from 12 noon until 4 o’clock at the Trenton High School Commons. A light […]
MoDOT Planned Road Work for North Missouri, May 16 – 22
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of May 16 – 22 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]
Grundy R-5 Board of Education Meets
Grundy R-5 coach and athletic director Les Jackson has submitted his resignation from those duties. Jackson will continue to teach math at Grundy R-5. Jackson has been a coach there for thirty four years. The board heard the resignation letter but no board action was required since the resignation involved extra duties. The Grundy R-5 […]
MoDOT Planned Road Work for North Missouri, May 9 – 15
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of May 9 – 15 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]
MoDOT road maintenance schedule closes several roads May 2 through May 8
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region planned for the week of May 2 – 8 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge deck washing, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road […]