As a fourth-generation cattle farmer, Jared Decker knows that cattle suffer from health and productivity issues when they are taken from one environment–which the herd has spent generations adapting to–to a place with a different climate, a different elevation, or even different grass. But as a researcher at the University of Missouri, Decker also sees […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of July 26 through August 1. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the […]
We often think of the period from July 3rd to August 11th as the “Dog Days of Summer.” Some say that it signifies hot sultry days “not fit for a dog.” The Dog Days of Summer describes the most oppressive period of summer and it is certainly going to feel that way over the next […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri recently held their 2021 graduation ceremony in Cameron at the Cameron Community Center. The celebration began with a welcome by Master of Ceremonies, Julie Robertson, Chair of the Graduation Planning Committee and 2020 LNWMO alum. Tim Wymes, 2020 LNWMO alum, blessed the group with an invocation prior to dinner. Katelyn Addison and […]
Officers were reelected at the Art’s Alive meeting in Trenton July 20th. Dan Maxey is president, Amy Guthrie is vice president, Shani Kinney is secretary, and Katie Kinney is treasurer. Their terms will expire June 30th, 2022. Board members reelected were Mike Baugher, Jim Norris, Terry Toms, Dan Wilford, and Shani Kinney. Their terms will […]
A Chillicothe woman received minor injuries on Sunday morning when the car she was driving traveled off Highway 36 in DeKalb County and struck an embankment two miles east of Osborn. Thirty-Seven year-old Heather McLean was taken by ambulance to Mosiac Life Care of St. Joseph. The patrol reports she was using a seat belt. […]
A house fire early Saturday afternoon in Trenton resulted in extensive fire and smoke damage to the second floor of the two-story structure at 208 East Tenth Court. According to Trenton Fire Chief Brandon Gibler, there was moderate smoke and water damage to the first floor of the house. The outside of the structure was […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in north Missouri for the week of July 19 – 25. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the MoDOT traveler map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned […]
A Kansas man was sentenced in federal court for engaging in two separate fraud schemes related to millions of dollars in false payday loan debt and for tax evasion totaling more than $8 million. “After raking in millions of dollars from the victims of his fraud scheme, the defendant lied repeatedly and used every trick […]
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education accepted a proposal for remodeling the high school gym and multiple bids on July 8. Secretary Heather Turner reports the gym remodeling proposal was from Kramer Contracting at an estimated cost of $108,230. Bids accepted were from Graves for bread, Hiland Dairy for milk, and Landes and MFA […]
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of July 12 – 18. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at MoDOT traveler map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Nicholas Shuler, DO to the Outpatient Specialty Clinic team. Dr. Shuler will provide CCMH patients with Oncology and Hematology services. “We are excited to add Dr. Shuler to our team of specialty care providers,” said Tim Braun, Chief Operations Officer. “Dr. Shuler has specialized training for various cancers including […]
Farmers can bring samples of damaged soybean, corn, and wheat crops for free diagnosis at the University of Missouri Extension Pest Management Field Day on July 8. MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic director Peng Tian and other MU scientists will check plants on-site for damage by diseases, herbicides, insects, and weeds, says MU Extension weed specialist […]
Hy-Vee Inc. will again partner with Kellogg’s and Keurig Dr. Pepper for the second year of its End Summer Hunger campaign. This year, Chobani has also joined the campaign that helps to provide meals to children and families in need through the Feeding America network of food banks. During the month of July, for every […]
Missouri State Fair concert and event tickets are on sale now! This includes all concerts and events in the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, State Fair Arena events, the Governor’s Ham Breakfast, and $10 advanced gate admission. These tickets will be available through The Etix website and also at the Missouri State Fair […]
A breathtaking photo featuring a glimpse into the life of a Missouri cattle rancher is the Best in Show for the 2021 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest, hosted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The photograph, submitted by Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo., was chosen from nearly 900 photos submitted by amateur photographers […]
Three Missouri residents were indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine after law enforcement officers seized 28 firearms from a residence during the investigation. James Jacob Johnson, 23, Amber Marie Lawson, 36, and Eric Ryan Janes, 36, all of Sedalia, were charged in a five-count indictment returned […]
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss the construction project and lawsuit involving the nursing home district. The closed meeting will be held on July 1, 2021, at 1 p.m. The agenda also includes a discussion of employees. Raines Heating and Cooling of Princeton filed a petition […]
Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Crowder State Park on Saturday, July 10. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Campground Amphitheater. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the park and its operations. Representatives from the park will be present […]
The Eastern Heights concert scheduled in Milan for Saturday, June 26, has been postponed due to weather. The Milan Old Timers now plan to hold the concert at the Sullivan County Amphitheater in Milan on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 8 pm.
