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Altamont man pleads guilty to incident in late May

An Altamont man pleads guilty in the Associate Division of DeKalb County Circuit Court today (Wednesday) to several charges stemming from an incident in late May. Online court information shows Steven Periman plead guilty to felony charges of tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution and operating a vehicle on a highway without a […]

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NCMC students participate in Reality Enrichment And Life Lessons simulation

Students at North Central Missouri College participated in a REALL (Reality Enrichment And Life Lessons) simulation at the Ketcham Community Center on the NCMC campus November 19. The REALL simulation is organized and facilitated by the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri.  The simulation models what life of a person living in poverty is experiencing to give students an […]

Ministerial Alliance

Trenton Ministerial Alliance offers financial assistance to both residents and non-residents

The Trenton Area Ministerial Alliance has a Transient/Benevolence Ministry available for individuals visiting the community. Steve Merrin with the Ministerial Alliance says one of the alliance’s major components is service, which involves reaching out and helping those in need. He explains money is set aside within the alliance’s budget for the ministry and is one […]

Fatal Accident

Deer stand fire kills Carrollton man

A 71-year-old man died Saturday from getting burned in a deer stand that caught on fire near Carrollton. The deer stand was about four feet off the ground. The state Public Safety Department says the fire is considered accidental and involved the man using a camping-style propane heater. The victim’s identity is unknown.

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Hy-Vee Homefront teams up with customers to serve our nation’s Veterans

This November, Hy-Vee is encouraging customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative for the sixth consecutive year in honor of our nation’s veterans. The Hy-Vee Homefront initiative consists of several company efforts, including Hy-Vee’s “Round-Up for the Homefront” program, complimentary Veterans Day breakfasts at all Hy-Vee stores, Honor Flights, and veterans and military member employee […]

Vanessa Olivo

Vanessa Olivo selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student

Vanessa Olivo from Trenton, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for November. Vanessa is pursuing her Licensed Practical Nursing certificate and plans to continue to receive her degree as a Registered Nurse. After she graduates from NCMC, Vanessa plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City to obtain her Bachelors […]