Pastures grow green for farmers. When managed well, pastures add dollars to farms. University of Missouri economists reports an added output of $125 million per year from using skills taught for management-intensive grazing (MiG) at grazing schools. “That’s annual impact, not cumulative,” says Craig Roberts, MU Extension forage specialist. Payoffs come in extra milk or […]
Tag: Linn
New Boston man injured in Sunday night crash near Saint Catherine
A resident of New Boston was injured Sunday night when the car he was driving ran off Highway 11 in Linn County, struck a ditch and overturned causing extensive damage to the car. Twenty-four-year-old Kyle Bailey was taken by private vehicle to Pershing Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries. He was not using a seat belt […]
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 […]
Recent rains vastly improve drought conditions in northern Missouri
Large amounts of rain in recent days has greatly improved drought conditions in northern Missouri. The newest Missouri drought map was released Thursday morning and is based on weather conditions for the week ending Tuesday morning. The map shows 1% of Missouri in a severe drought which encompasses portions of Boone, Cooper, Howard, and Moniteau counties. […]
Linn County Republican Women to meet October 18th
The Linn County Republican Women will meet in conjunction with the Central Committee next week to focus on the midterm election. The meeting will be at Ginnie’s Restaurant in Brookfield the night of October 18th with the social hour to begin at 6:30, with the meeting starting at 7 o’clock. The focus of the meeting […]
Area rivers expected to crest above flood stage, many area roads closed
The National Weather Service reports moderate flooding is occurring today for the Grand River at locations near Chillicothe and Sumner with minor flooding listed for the Grand River at Pattonsburg and Gallatin as well as the Thompson River at Trenton. The weather service is predicting river crests that could change depending on additional rain. The […]
Northwest Missouri State University lecture to feature ‘me too’ movement founder Tarana Burke
Tarana Burke, a social justice activist and the founder of the “me too” movement, will appear at Northwest Missouri State University as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series and deliver the University’s 2017-18 James H. Lemon Lecture. Burke shares the story behind the genesis of last year’s viral and Time magazine Person of the Year-winning […]
Planned road work in Northern Missouri for the week of October 8, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of October 8 – 14 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 […]
Highway patrol reports arrest of Bucklin man on felony warrants
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Bucklin man in Linn County Wednesday morning on two Macon County felony warrants. The warrants for 28-year-old Cody Laws were for tampering with evidence and livestock theft. Online court information shows his bonds total $20,000. The Patrol reports Laws was transported to the Linn County Jail.
Highway 5 Corridor Coalition endorses Proposition D to improve safety and highways
At the most recent meeting of the Highway 5 Corridor Coalition, a unanimous vote was taken to endorse Proposition D on the November ballot. Proposition D raises the motor fuel tax by 2.5 cents each of four years totaling 10 cents per gallon in the fourth year. The funds will directly offset money in the […]
Brookfield man hurt when car strikes tractor-trailer truck
The Highway Patrol reports a Brookfield man sustained minor injuries when a car struck a tractor-trailer truck’s trailer Friday morning. Twenty-three-year-old Matthew Moser of Brookfield traveled west on U. S. Highway 36 two miles west of Meadville when the car he drove hit the trailer in the rear. The driver of the tractor-trailer truck is […]
Grundy Electric Community Foundation now accepting grant applications
Qualified applicants may apply for grants from the GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated. The Foundation assists qualifying schools and organizations with grant monies in the areas of education, health, and rural development. Grants are open to entities in the Grundy Electric Cooperative’s service area. The service area includes the counties of Harrison, Mercer, and Grundy as […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to hold public meeting in Kirksville on CWD
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites deer hunters, property owners, and others to a special public meeting to get information and have questions answered about chronic wasting disease (CWD). The meeting will take place Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the MDC Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore St. in Kirksville. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for week of October 1, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of October 1 – 7 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 […]
Linneus woman arrested on bad check charge
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Linneus woman Wednesday)on a felony charge of passing a bad check. Bond for 47-year-old Linda Fisk is $1,000 cash only with an appearance scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court October 9th. Court documents accuse Fisk of passing a check for $544 drawn upon […]
Trenton Marching Festival set for October 20th
The 22nd Missouri Day Marching Festival is around the corner with thirty-three schools bands will be gathering in Trenton on October 20th to take part in the evaluative events that are being provided the participating bands in the parade, auxiliary, drumline, and field show. The Missouri State High School Activities Association has sanctioned this event. […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for the week of September 24, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of September 24 – 30 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 Regional Water Commission introduces “AquaSmart” broadband internet
The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission is introducing a broadband delivery concept, called AquaSmart, to deliver fiber to 10 counties in North Central Missouri. The Water Commission is responsible for building the East Locust Creek Reservoir, which will provide a water supply to Sullivan, Grundy, Mercer, Putnam, Schuyler, Adair, Macon, Chariton, Linn, and Livingston […]
Grundy Electric receives $10M loan from USDA
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced Wednesday that the United States Department of Agriculture is investing more $398,500,000 to improve rural electric service in 13 states through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. Grundy Electric Cooperative, which is headquartered in Trenton, received a $10,000,000 loan, which includes $270,000 for smart grid projects. […]
Solid waste collection event to be held in Meadville
Meadville will be the location Saturday, September 22nd for its citizens and others from Linn County to dispose of specific solid waste items that are banned from landfills. The residential collection effort on Saturday is from 9 to 12 noon at the Meadville Fire Department, 310 Macon Street in Meadville. The event is co-sponsored by […]