The Spickard Board of Aldermen adopted the proposed 2020-2021 budget Wednesday night. The budget projects total income of $138,770 and total expenses of $125,756. That leaves a net ordinary income of $13,014. The budget includes general, sewer, and water funds. The board approved charging residents Arthur Jackson and Cody Hughes water bills to the average […]
Four Trenton FFA Chapter Officers spoke at the Trenton Rotary Club meeting on Thursday. President Grace Allen, Second Vice President Allena Allen, Secretary McKenna Cox, and Treasurer Kayli Crawford talked about the FFA and activities. The Trenton Chapter has 85 members, and Brook Kreatz and Kabel Oaks are the chapter advisors. Members must have a […]
Missouri’s GOP governor and his likely November Democratic opponent clashed over the issue of Medicaid expansion, during separate press conferences Tuesday in Jefferson City. Medicaid is a federal and state program that assists with medical costs for residents who have limited incomes. Missouri’s current Medicaid budget is about $10 billion, accounting for about one-third of […]
North Central Missouri College Vice President for Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley reported on recognition at the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. Jaqueline Perez of Milan was nominated for the Newman Civic Fellowship. Four A-Plus students were recognized as outstanding students: Sidney Lynch of Trenton High School, Josephine Deen of Jefferson C-124 High […]
The Department of Economic Development announced Wednesday that it would award $7.3 million through its Neighborhood Assistance Program to nonprofits across Missouri for community development projects. The Neighborhood Assistance Program helps not-for-profit organizations leverage private-sector funds by providing partial state tax credits to businesses that make contributions to approved community improvement projects. The program can […]
The state wants Missouri parents who have had their Medicaid coverage canceled to fill out an application and see if their kids still qualify. The request applies to those who have lost coverage since August 2018. State Representative David Wood, R-Versailles, says about 120,000 Missourians are no longer getting Medicaid due to a federal healthcare […]
The state’s Medicaid director will present his budget to the Missouri House Budget Committee Tuesday morning in Jefferson City. The hearing is set for 8:15. During his January State of the State Address, Governor Mike Parson (R) credited former House Speaker and current Medicaid director Todd Richardson for finding $84 million in savings, in the Medicaid […]
A former Aurora, Missouri, business owner pleaded guilty in federal court to a series of multi-million dollar fraud schemes. Russell Grundy, 50, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, formerly of Aurora, pleaded guilty before U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to two counts of wire fraud, one count of making a false statement on […]
The University of Missouri Extension will provide assistance for low-income households filing income tax returns for the 2019 tax year. An informational letter is to be mailed next week to those who have received tax help through Volunteers In Tax Assistance in the past two years. Interested parties may contact the Grundy County Extension Office […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program 2020 general signup to enroll by February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to 15-year term. “This is the first opportunity for general […]
Missouri’s governor will release his budget blueprint today (Wednesday) in Jefferson City. Governor Mike Parson signed a 29-point-seven billion-dollar state operating budget into law last summer, which included a three percent pay raise for state employees. State Budget Director Dan Haug will unveil the Parson administration’s budget blueprint this afternoon, before the State […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school calendar on Tuesday evening. The first day of school for Trenton next school year will be August 25th, and the last day will be May 19th, 2021. Director of Supportive Services Kris Ockenfels said the calendar includes eight make up days for days missed for […]
Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging announced today that it will change its name to Young at Heart Resources. The name change and new logo reflect a broader commitment to serving today’s seniors, who are active, social, and vibrant. The tag line, Resources for Healthy Aging, hints at the organization’s comprehensive services. Everything the organization […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway has demanded answers from the Department of Revenue on the remaining delayed 2018 tax refunds. The Missouri State Auditor’s Office continues to receive complaints from taxpayers who are waiting on last year’s refunds, even as many Missourians prepare to file their 2019 returns. “To date, thousands of taxpayers have reached out […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it will resume signups for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) under both general and continuous enrollment beginning Monday, Dec. 9. Established in 1985, CRP is considered one of the nation’s most successful private lands conservation programs. The general signup is the first held since 2016 […]
Trenton city sales tax receipts are down slightly overall in the first seven months of this fiscal year compared to the same period a year ago. Receipts for general purposes and capital projects are down less than one percent while revenue to benefit the Trenton Fire Department, and income from the transportation sales tax both […]
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance is reminding seniors that MEDICARE open enrollment ends on Saturday, Dec. 7. Seniors who have not yet made their plan selections for 2020 are encouraged to contact CLAIM. CLAIM provides seniors and their caregivers free and unbiased help from certified counselors. Seniors can ask questions by phone or […]
The Trenton Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with KTTN Radio, has opened the application process for the Christmas Wish Project. The program is designed to help low-income families with children 12 years old and younger have Christmas gifts for the children. Each child can request a gift valued at $30 or less. To be eligible for […]
A Grain Valley, Missouri, business owner pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to pay more than $1.5 million in federal and state payroll taxes collected from his employees. Jeremy Hull, 43, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to failing to account for and pay over to the Internal Revenue Service the […]
A total of $1,250 has been awarded by GRM Networks® during its third-quarter allocation of the company’s Community Improvement Grants. Organizations receiving funding during the third quarter included the Bethany Kiwanis Club, Decatur County Hospital Auxiliary Senior Life Solutions and One Act. The Bethany Kiwanis Club received a $500 grant that will be used to […]
