The Teen Department of the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library in Chillicothe will hold its monthly Board Game Night and a Bad Art Night for individuals 12 to 18 years old. A new board game will be introduced at the program on March 9th from 5 o’clock to 6:30 in the evening. Other board games will […]
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Cameron Public Library Selected as Charter Member of Makerspaces Project
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and the Missouri State Library are pleased to announce that the Cameron Public Library has been selected to be a charter member of the New Face of Library Makerspaces by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in partnership with CALIFA, Nation of Makers, Reguallium Consulting, P. Van Halsema […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to offer free hunter education skills classes in March and April
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering free upcoming hunter education skills sessions in northwest Missouri. Participants will earn the safety certificate needed to obtain hunting permits. These sessions will teach and test participants for safe firearms handling and basic hunting skills. The sessions offered and links to register include: Chillicothe from 5:30 to 9:30 […]
Princeton R-5 Board of Education to meet on Monday
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will discuss a 2022-2023 school calendar proposal and the school start time next week. The board will meet in the high school library on February 14th at 5:30 in the evening. Other items on the agenda include updates on the United States Department of Agriculture grant for transportation, the […]
North Mercer R-3 Board of Education to meet on Monday; will consider next year’s school calendar
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education will consider adopting the 2022-2023 school calendar next week. The board will also consider accepting a resignation at a meeting on February 14th at 6 pm. Other items on the agenda include the March board meeting date, budget review, and planning, and an insurance update. There are to […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library announces the purchase and installation of “All-In-One Workstations Platinum 2”
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library announces the purchase and installation of AWE Learning’s All-In-One Workstations Platinum 2. The software programs are for ages 2-12, and deliver 85+ award-winning, pre-loaded educational software titles directly on the workstation. No internet connection is required. All content is STREAM-aligned (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Music, and Math). AWE […]
Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary makes $350,000 donation to Cancer Center
A $350,000 donation from the Mosaic Life Care Auxiliary will name two new areas at the Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph, Cancer Care. The gift will name the cancer Ribbon Walk and Caregiver Lounge and support the addition of the cancer survivorship clinic. It is the largest commitment in history by the Auxiliary. Mosaic […]
GEC Community Foundation awards over $2,900 in grants
The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. met on January 26, 2022, and awarded four grants totaling $2,971.00. 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 Trenton-IX Middle School, Trenton, […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees hear a multitude of reports at lengthy meeting
Multiple reports were given at the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting on January 25th. Math, Science, History, and Social Behavioral Sciences Division Chairperson Doctor Lindsay Oram reported the division currently represents 10 faculty members. In the fall, there were 11 faculty members in the division, and they taught 109 course sections and […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library to feature Teen Board Game Night
The Teen Department of the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library invites teens, ages 12-18, to Board Game Night on Wednesday, February 2nd, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided with Board Game Night to be held monthly. Dates can be found on the library website and the youth calendar of events flyer. A new board game […]
University Missouri Extension farm lease information sessions set for February 10
Landowners and renters can learn about farm leases from University of Missouri Extension specialists 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022. Participants can attend via Zoom or in person at one of six locations across the state, says Joe Koenen, MU Extension agriculture business specialist and longtime presenter on farm leases. “Open communication is the key,” […]
Gallatin Board of Education to consider approval of sports cooperative with Jamesport at Wednesday meeting
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education on January 19, 2022. will consider approval of cooperative baseball and junior high and high school football with the Jamesport Tri-County School District. A meeting is scheduled to be in the Gallatin High School library at 6 pm. Board Secretary Vicki Corwin notes the meeting may be moved to […]
December 2021 was the warmest on record in Missouri and Kansas – by a long shot
(Missouri Independent) – Kansas and Missouri logged their warmest average December temperatures on record last month, according to data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Average temperatures over the last half of 2021 were higher than they’ve ever been in either state — and across the country. Meanwhile, despite a devastating cold snap that forced […]
Missouri State Library announces launch of Brainfuse Vetnow
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and the Missouri State Library, a division within his office, announce the launch of Brainfuse VetNow – offering support and guidance to local veterans and their families with services such as navigating Veteran Affairs, providing academic tutoring, even employment transition assistance. VetNow is available to all Missourians from any computer […]
Gallatin Board of Education to meet on Thursday
Reports highlight the agenda for a Thursday night, December 16 meeting of the Gallatin R-5 Board of Education. Among the reports on the agenda is a Vocational Report from Brant Burns and Amy Holder regarding the Gallatin FFA Chapter. Other topics are listed as the 2020-21 school district audit, the Belcher scholarship application, and an […]
Trenton City Council members hear concerns regarding motorists near library, two trash routes to change pickup days
Members of the Trenton City Council Monday night heard about plans for Rapid Removal Disposal to change the collection date on two of its residential routes beginning in January 2022. A safety concern was expressed by the Jewett-Norris Library Director regarding motorists not halting for the 3 way stop at Main and Crowder, and the […]
Trenton City Council to review ordinances and policies at meeting on Monday
The Trenton City Council will review a draft ordinance and draft policies next week. The council will meet at the Trenton City Hall on Monday, December 13 at 7 pm. The draft ordinance involves city code regarding debris on property. The draft policies involve water service connection and sanitary sewer service connection. Other items on […]
Princeton Board of Education to meet on December 13
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education will consider approval of Missouri Public Entity Risk Management insurance renewal and an audit report from Conrad and Higgins. The board will meet in the high school library on December 13, 2021 at 5 pm. Other items on the agenda include a review of the COVID-19 Return to Learn Plan, […]
New appointment made to Grundy County Library Board
The Grundy County Commission on December 7th approved a recommendation from the Grundy County Library Board involving an appointment to the board. Deb Woodard was appointed to replace Cheryl Witten, who resigned from the library board. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard says the county commission was not given a reason for the resignation.
Livingston County Library has part-time job opening in adult services
Livingston County Library has a part-time circulation clerk position available in the Adult Services Department at the Main Library. Duties include circulation responsibilities, shelving duties, and offering great customer service. Good communication, computer skills, and knowledge are required. The position would be 25-27 hours a week. The schedule has some flexibility, however, availability for evening […]