The utility committee will recommend to the Trenton City Council to make some changes in the TMU shut off policy in an effort to reduce the number of late notices, the shut-off notices, and re-connect fees. With payments due by the 18th, bills are sent a shut-off notice with a date when shut off will […]
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Festival of Trees entertainment details announced for Friday, November 23rd
There will be several performances at the 11th Annual Festival of Trees to benefit two organizations for developmentally disabled individuals: the Gifted Group and Trenton Heroes. A parade will begin at the Trenton Rock Barn Friday afternoon at 4:30 and go around the outside of the stadium and the Rock Barn area. The entertainment at […]
GRM Networks announces recipients of Community Grant Program
GRM Networks has announced the recipients of its Community Grant Program for the third quarter. The Bethany Kiwanis Club was awarded $500 to purchase clothes for needy grade school children in Harrison County. The Lamoni, Iowa Volunteer Fire Department was also awarded $500 to help purchase flags and official uniforms for the fire department. The […]
Sharp turn to cold weather brings threat of fescue foot in beef cow herds
Odd fall weather and fescue pasture growth set up potential poisonous pastures causing fescue foot in cow herds. Fall growth after a drought produces more toxins in infected tall fescue grass. The poison develops after rains start regrowth following a drought, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension specialist. Roberts urges herd owners to keep […]
MoDOT planned road work in Northern Missouri for the week of November 12, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of November 12th through the 18th from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offers winter trout fishing in St. Joseph
Winter’s chill brings a positive to St. Joseph – winter trout fishing. The Missouri Department of Conservation on November 1st stocked rainbow trout in the Krug Park Lagoon and in Everyday Pond on the Missouri Western State University campus. MDC’s Community Assistance Program provides winter trout fishing in partnership with cities and counties. The Krug […]
Hy-Vee to provide free A1C screenings
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 168 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will conduct […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of November 5, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in north Missouri planned for the week of November 5 – 11 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
Chillicothe FFA students take part in National FFA Courtesy Corps
Almost any event becomes more intriguing when viewed from behind the scenes. The 91st National FFA Convention, which includes everything from arena stage events to the Day of Service and workshops for nearly 65,000 attendees, is no exception. It takes many volunteers to help make a convention of this magnitude a positive experience for all […]
Smithfield announces nationwide expansion of “Manure to Energy” projects
Smithfield Food Inc. has announced a nationwide expansion of Smithfield Renewables, innovative projects that are designed to help meet its goal to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025. That is set in concert with the Environmental Defense Fund. This month marks the one-year anniversary of Smithfield Renewables. Smithfield is setting the goal […]
Planned road work in north Missouri for the week of October 29, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of October 29 – Nov. 4 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations […]
Smithfield Foods announces investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces, through the nationwide expansion of Smithfield Renewables, innovative projects designed to help meet its goal to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025, which it set in concert with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). This month marks the one-year anniversary of Smithfield Renewables. As part of the expansion of Smithfield […]
Hunter’s Breakfast to be held in Jameson
A Hunter’s Breakfast will be held to benefit the Village of Jameson. Everyone is invited to partake of a breakfast buffet at the North Daviess School in Jameson the morning of November 10th from 7:30 to 11:30. Those in attendance may eat and pay what they want.
Jamesport man hurt in crash on Highway 6 in Trenton
The Trenton Police Department reports a Jamesport man sustained minor injuries as the result of a car striking the rear of a sports utility vehicle on Highway 6 west of the intersection with South Main Street Monday. Forty-one-year-old Tashyanna Dowell of Trenton traveled west in the SUV on Highway 6 when she reportedly stopped for […]
Audio: Missouri farmer goes from a drought to a flood
A Missouri farmer who has gone from drought to flooding says this year has been a really bumpy ride. Ronnie Russell, who farms in Ray County, says his area got 11 inches of rain a couple of weeks ago Russell, who farms in northwest Missouri’s Ray County, says his corn harvest […]
Area students attend Future Leaders Academy
High school students from the Linn County and Newtown-Harris school districts participated in Congressman Sam Graves’s annual Future Leaders Academy at Hannibal-Lagrange University Tuesday. Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt was the keynote speaker. Other speakers included representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency, Missouri Corn Growers Association, and Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. Topics discussed included […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of October 22, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in north Missouri planned for the week of October 22 – 28 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
Beef Producers Seminar to be held in Stanberry
Management and recovery of drought will be discussed during the Beef Producers Seminar in Stanberry during the month of November. Registration begins at the Parish Hall of the Saint Peter Catholic Church on the evening of November 8th at 5 o’clock with the seminar beginning at 6:30. State Extension Beef Nutritionist Eric Bailey will talk […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of October 15, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in northern Missouri planned for the week of October 15 – 21 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be other road work conducted throughout the region. Many of these will be moving operations and […]
North Central Missouri College Shooting Sports Club participates in first event
Members of the Shooting Sports Club at North Central Missouri College (NCMC) recently competed at a shooting competition hosted by Hannibal-LaGrange University. This was the first intercollegiate shooting event for the Shooting Sports Club at NCMC, now in its second year. The event was held at Hannibal-LaGrange University’s home range near Taylor, Mo. The top […]