Some governmental jurisdictions in Grundy County will forgo an election on April 5th. That is because of a law that allows them to go without an election when the number of candidates is equal to the number of positions to be filled. The candidates will assume the responsibilities of their offices at the same time […]
Tag: Laredo
Candidates file for seats on Laredo Board of Aldermen
Incumbents filed for open positions on the Laredo Board of Aldermen. Carol Holloway filed for mayor, Bruce McFie and Helen Golden filed for alderman at large two-year terms, and Amanda Tobias filed for the alderman at large one-year unexpired term. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett reports the Laredo Board of Aldermen will not need to hold […]
Laredo Board of Education reviews “Safe to Return to In-Person Instruction”
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education hired Melani Proctor as a paraprofessional on January 10th after an executive session. During the regular meeting, the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan was reviewed. The plan has been updated to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations related to COVID-19. The board […]
Crews continue to make headway on power outages in north Missouri
Power is still out for some residents in the Green Hills due to high winds and storms on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. As of the early afternoon, Evergy indicated there were two power outages in Cainsville affecting about 150 customers. There were also power outages at Laredo, Jamesport, and Ridgeway, with each of those outages […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen, fill by appointment, a vacant alderman at large seat
The Laredo Board of Aldermen December 13th made an appointment for the vacated alderman at large position. Amanda Tobias took the oath of office. City Clerk Ashley Bonnett reports Brett Mathews previously resigned from the position. Filings for the April election as of December 13th were incumbent Carol Holloway for mayor, incumbents Bruce McFie and […]
Laredo Board of Education approve insurance renewal, review Board of Education election
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education on December 13th approved Missouri United School Insurance Council insurance renewal. Secretary Robin Griswold reports there is $4 million worth of coverage for a premium of $13,096 for the year. The policy covers property, general liability, buses, school board liability, compensation, bond, cyber, and pollution liability. The board approved […]
“Movie Night” to be held at Laredo school
Laredo R-7 ABC will present a free Christmas Movie Night. The public is invited to watch Prancer in the Laredo School gym on December 2nd at 6:30 in the evening. Pictures will be taken with Santa in the school cafeteria from 6 o’clock to 6:30 before the movie. There will be free popcorn and hot […]
Audio: Thanksgiving day meal orders decline by approximately 400 at Coon Creek Baptist Church
More than 600 meals are expected to be delivered or picked up for the Thanksgiving Dinner provided by Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton. According to the pastor’s wife, Dianna Crawford, she says that number is a little lower than usual as approximately 1,000 meals were delivered or picked up last year. Volunteers […]
Two taken to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton after SUV strikes deer on Highway 6
The highway patrol reports a 14-year-old boy from Laredo was taken to a hospital after the vehicle he was a passenger in, swerved to avoid a deer on Highway 6 at the edge of Jamesport at 5:15 pm Sunday. Fifty-seven-year-old Gary Carman of Hamilton was driving eastbound when the sport utility vehicle swerved because of […]
GEC Community Foundation awards over $6,000 in grants
The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation met on October 13, 2021, and awarded 10 grants totaling $6,034.00. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities. Education grants were awarded to Pleasant View R-VI School District, […]
Laredo Board of Aldermen set filing deadline for April 5 election
Filing for the Laredo Board of Aldermen April 5, 2022 election will be open December 7 through 28. Up for election are two aldermen at large two-year term positions and the mayor two-year term position. The positions are currently held by Bruce McFie and Helen Golden as aldermen and Carol Holloway as mayor. City Clerk […]
Laredo Board of Education approve building repairs
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education on November 8 approved building repairs. Brandon Spencer will do roof repair for $3,269. Hillside will work on ceiling tiles, repainting, and insulation for $2,767.
Laredo Board of Education sets filing period for school board election in 2022
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education has set the candidate filing period for the school board election on April 5, 2022. Candidates for a three-year term can file starting December 7, 2021. The filing period concludes on December 28, 2021, which is during the Christmas holiday break. The Laredo school plans to be open on […]
North Central Missouri College students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa
North Central Missouri College inducted students into Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society membership for fall 2021. New members include Carrie Dannar from Albany, MO; Nicole Jackson from Chillicothe, MO; Rylee Johnson from Laredo, MO; MaKayla Eads from Lathrop, MO; Gracey Gordon from Green Castle, MO; Rachelle Kerns from Bethany, MO; Avery Norris from Hale, […]
Grundy County Health Department Board of Trustees discusses “Test to Stay” and updated COVID guidelines
Updated Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Health and Senior Services guidance was discussed at the Grundy County Health Department Board of Trustees on October 13th. The board also accepted a draft audit report for 2019 and 2020. Other than board members, a few health department employees and community members attended. […]
Laredo R-7 Board of Education approve snow removal bid, set dates for eighth grade trip and graduation
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved a snow removal bid on October 11. The bid was from Larry Loyd for $125 for the first blading and $75 for the second. There was discussion on building repairs, a technology contract, and COVID-19. A Halloween parade will be held on October 28, the eighth-grade trip for […]
Court news for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court for Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Among cases in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court, Laredo resident Joseph Adam Vivone pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and speeding from an arrest on January 24. Imposition of sentence was suspended and Judge Steve Hudson placed Vivone on two years supervised probation. Vivone is to donate 48 hours of community service […]
Trenton woman transported to Wright Memorial Hospital after crashing near Laredo
The Highway Patrol reports a Trenton woman sustained moderate injuries when the pickup truck she drove failed to negotiate a curve and overturned three and a half miles northwest of Laredo on Friday, September 24. Emergency medical services took 20-year-old Sidney Lynch to Wright Memorial Hospital. The pickup traveled north on Route E before running […]
Laredo Board of Education vote to make teachers “essential” and end COVID leave, approve tutoring up to 40 hours
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education on Monday, September 13, 2021, voted to make teachers essential and end COVID leave. Secretary Robin Griswold says teachers will still be able to come to school if they are considered close contacts, but they will have to wear masks. The board approved the first and second-grade teachers tutoring up […]
Nine area schools report student enrollment on first day of school
Multiple area schools have begun classes for this academic year. Milan C-2 began August 23rd with a first-day enrollment of 662 in kindergarten through 12th grade. That is made up of 355 students in the elementary school and 307 at the high school. Green City R-1 began August 23rd with an opening day enrollment of […]