The Trenton R-9 School District is one step closer to possibly building a performing arts center and making several renovations to district buildings. The Trenton Board of Education approved the posting of a request for qualifications for architectural services at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported the district will be eligible for a […]
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Princeton students take championship honors in State 4-H Livestock Contest
Four Princeton students captured championship honors in the State 4-H Livestock Contest. Taking the top prize were Princeton FFA members Soyer Wimer, Logan Krohn, Payton Goodin, and Brylee Williams. The state 4-H livestock contest was Saturday at Trowbridge Livestock Center at the University of Missouri in Columbia. The Princeton students have now qualified to represent […]
Audio: Missouri National Veterans Memorial Wall in Perryville approaches completion
The final panels for the Missouri National Veterans Memorial wall in Perryville are now in place. The memorial wall is an exact replica of the Vietnam War memorial wall in Washington D.C. Perryville City Administrator Brent Buerck says it’s great to have the wall finished, but notes many other aspects of the memorial are still […]
Open House at Barton Farm Campus set for September, 19
An open house for the North Central Missouri College Elizabeth and Arthur Barton Farm Campus will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2018, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Barton Campus. The event will begin with an opening ceremony at the Hoffman-Robbins Shelter House honoring donors followed by refreshments, student demonstrations, and farm […]
Foundation Trust for Trenton High School holds annual meeting
Board Members of the Foundation Trust for Trenton High School held their Annual Meeting on Sunday afternoon culminating a busy weekend of activities. Record numbers were reported for various weekend functions and for many of the reunions of the honor classes. In a very busy meeting of the Board, plans were made to establish a […]
A detailed listing of laws that take effect in Missouri on August, 28, 2018
Below is a synopsis of some of the new legislation the Missouri General Assembly recently enacted that is related to crime and motor vehicles. The listed legislation has been signed into law. Unless otherwise noted, these laws went into effect August 28, 2018. The public needs to be aware of several of these new laws […]
Unionville graduate to retire from Missouri State Highway Patrol after 33-years
Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, 23rd superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced she will retire effective September 1, 2018, after 33 years of dedicated service. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Missouri as a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol,” said Colonel Sandra K. Karsten. “For the past […]
Jamesport Board of Education sets admission prices to sporting events
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved the district’s tax rate at a hearing prior to its regular meeting Thursday evening. The total rate for 2018 was set at $4.5037 cents, which combines the new set rate and the temporary rate. That is an increase of 22.42 cents from last year’s rate which is due […]
Fifty inducted into 2018 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame
“Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H club members, 50 volunteers joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 18 at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. Inductees from 38 counties established a legacy totaling 1,318 years of service to 4-H. More than 250 family members and friends attended the 12th annual […]
Princeton Board of Education names new track after coach
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the proposed tax rate for the 2018-2019 school year at a hearing Monday evening prior to its regular board meeting. The total tax rate was set at $507.48 cents per $100 assessed value, which is an increase of .33 cents from last year. The total tax rate includes […]
Jamee Scearce chosen as NCMC “Outstanding Student” for August
Jamee Scearce from Gower, Missouri, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for August. Jamee is an A+ student, receiving her Associate in Arts degree and Agriculture Business Certificate. After Jamee graduates from NCMC, she will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia to complete her bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business Management. Jamee […]
NCMC announces students achieving the President and Dean’s list honors
North Central Missouri College in Trenton has named students with outstanding academic achievements to the Academic Honors Lists for the 2018 summer semester. Students named to the President’s List have earned at least six credit hours and achieved a perfect 4.0-grade point average, and students on the Dean’s List have earned at least six credit […]
Detective Sgt. Ryan Glidden of the Maryville Police Department honored for community service
Tim Garrison, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that Detective Sgt. Ryan Glidden of the Maryville Department of Public Safety has received the 2018 Enoch B. Morelock Award. The Enoch B. Morelock Award is an annual recognition of outstanding moral character, service to law enforcement and service to the community. Glidden […]
More than 1000 attend Governor’s Ham Breakfast at Missouri State Fair
Bids were called and money was raised for youth today at the 66th Governor’s Ham Breakfast held in the Director’s Tent on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Missouri Governor Mike Parson addressed the guests, which numbered more than 1,000. Several other distinguished guests attended the Breakfast, including Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn, State Fair Director […]
What local government agencies can do to safeguard electronic data
Local governments often make common mistakes that put electronic data at risk of hacking and theft, Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway says. The Auditor today released a summary of the most common cybersecurity risks found by her audits of local governments and courts, along with recommendations those agencies can follow to better safeguard their data. […]
Beef Show results from the North Central Missouri Fair
Results from the Beef Show held Saturday at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton have been announced. Jenna Reeter of Trenton showed the Supreme Champion female and the Supreme Champion market animal. Clayton Walker of Chillicothe exhibited the Reserve Champion female with Claire Walker of Chillicothe exhibiting the Reserve Champion market animal. Cayden Bowe […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces winners of Goat and Sheep shows
Results have been announced for the Goat Show at the North Central Missouri Fair which took place on Friday. Montana Plattner of Chillicothe had the Champion and Reserve Meat Doe as well as the Supreme Champion and Reserve Champion Doe and also received Showmanship for 14 and Older. In the bucks division, Jack Henry of […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces Flower Show winners
The North Central Missouri Fair Flower Show received a total of 37 participants with 276 entries at this year’s event. Judith Urich operated a help station on flower arranging for youth at the show, helping children arrange and enter items with co-sponsor Hy-Vee donating flowers for the arrangements. The Betty Taul Creative Awards were awarded […]
North Central Missouri Fair announces results of Dairy, Rabbit and Poultry shows
The results have been announced of the North Central Missouri Fair Dairy Show. Hillary Shahan of Unionville had Champion Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, and Jersey. She also had the Supreme Champion Female and Reserve Bull. Caleb and Abigail Gondringer of Trenton both received blue ribbons in the Dairy Bucket Calf class. Results for the rabbit […]
New leadership elected for Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
A Cooper County soybean farmer has been selected by a group of his peers to lead the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Robert Alpers of Prairie Home, Mo. was named the organization’s chairman following a vote by the board of directors during their summer meeting in Jefferson City. Robert Alpers “I am honored to take on […]