Farmers face tough questions every day and will find answers for marketing and estate planning at the Kirksville Livestock Symposium, Nov. 30 and Dec 1. The Symposium farm management sessions give cutting-edge help, says Garry L. Mathes, event chair. Leading off Saturday sessions will be estate planning with speaker Connie Haden of Haden and Associates […]
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Wright Memorial Hospital launches “Partners in Education” with Trenton Middle School
Wright Memorial Hospital has partnered with Trenton Middle School to provide education to the 5th-grade students, featuring professionals from the hospital covering various topics. The first session was presented by Tammie Spencer, manager of the WMH Rehab Department. Tammy presented information on proper ergonomics while using handheld devices and while sitting at a computer. The […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves change to school calendar
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a change to the 2018-2019 school calendar Tuesday evening. The district will make up the day of school canceled so students and staff could attend the state softball tournament May 16th. Superintendent Dan Wiebers said that would be the final day of school. Wieber noted putting the make […]
Chillicothe Holiday Parade set for 10:00 am start time Saturday, November 17th
The 72nd Annual Holiday Parade, presented by the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored again this year by Hedrick Medical Center, HyVee and Midwest Gloves & Gear with a theme of “The Sounds of Christmas.” The parade will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 17th and will include floats and entries from many […]
Julie Goodnight to be featured equine expert at Missouri Livestock Symposium
Horse owners will learn about health care as well as behavior and tack tips at the Missouri Livestock Symposium November 30 and December 1, 2018. Internationally recognized horse trainer Julie Goodnight of Poncha Springs, Colorado, headlines the Equine section this year with three talks aimed at making better and safer horse owners. Her topics include, […]
Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce announces Grand Marshal of holiday parade
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Grand Marshal for the 72nd Annual Holiday Parade in Chillicothe. The Holiday Parade Committee selected Kelly Poling and his family to receive the honor. Committee member Ronni Clark says Poling has been a major part in creating the murals in Chillicothe. “The Sounds of Christmas” themed […]
THS and TMS students to participate in Project Thirst
Trenton High School and Middle School are participating in the Thirst Project. High school student Emma Gilham says the Thirst Project is an organization that sponsors the building of wells to provide safe drinking water to communities in need. Multiple fundraisers will be held this school year to help reach a $12,000 goal to be […]
FCCLA students participate in Animal Shelter Bingo
The Trenton Middle School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America played Animal Shelter Bingo the past two weeks. FCCLA Adviser Suzi Beck explains students were invited to pick up a Bingo sheet listing items the Animal Shelter needs. Students who brought an item received a sticker to put over the item on their Bingo […]
Veterans Day programs scheduled in the Trenton R-9 School District
Trenton R-9 School District will hold Veteran’s Day assemblies at two different buildings, during two different times, this coming Friday, November 9th. Rissler Elementary School has their Veteran’s program at 8 o’clock Friday morning in the gymnasium and is open to veterans and military personnel. Trenton Middle School and Trenton High Schools are inviting Veterans […]
Trenton students claim spots on Northwest Missouri All-District Band
Trenton R-9 students earned several seats on the Northwest Missouri All-District Band during auditions Saturday at St. Joseph Central High School. Named to the High School Honor Band were Amanda Parrack as a second chair tenor saxophone player, and Mari Atup as eleventh chair flutist. Named to the High School Concert Band from Trenton were […]
TMS and THS students attend FCCLA regional meeting in St. Joseph
FCCLA Advisor Suzi Beck reports more than 450 members, advisors, guests, and drivers gathered at the Grace Evangelical Church in St Joseph, Missouri for the 2018 Family Career and Community Leaders of America Regional Meeting on October 31st. Forty-eight members from Trenton Middle School and eighteen members from the Trenton High School chapter were in […]
Trenton Middle School announces Students of the Month
Trenton Middle School has announced the November Courtesy Students of the Month. Those students include fifth graders Chylissa Turner and Isaac Dixon, sixth graders Shaylise Turner and Dylan Kincaid, seventh graders Madison Hatton and Jacob Gibson, and eighth graders Summer Ceradsky and Rudy Esparza.
Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show set for October 27th in Kirksville
The 31st annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by Kirksville Women of Today will be held at the William Matthew Middle School located at 1515 S. Cottage Grove in Kirksville, MO on Saturday, October 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booths displaying woodcrafts, fabric items, candles, soaps, floral, crochet, needlework, handmade jewelry, and […]
Dodgeball tournament to benefit Backpack Buddies to be held at Trenton Middle School
Trenton Middle School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America will host a dodgeball tournament Thursday morning to raise money for the Backpack Buddies Program. The tournament will be in the TMS gym from 8:15 to 11:30. Backpack Buddies provides free healthy food for children enrolled in the Federal Lunch Program for the weekend when […]
Trenton R-9 School District moving closer to building performing arts center
The Trenton R-9 School District continues to move closer to the possibility of a performing arts center being built and several renovations to district buildings. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported to the Board of Education Tuesday evening that the district received nine requests for qualifications for architectural services, which was more than he expected to receive. […]
Concert to be presented by Trenton R-9 students
Vocal music will be heard Thursday night as performed by students of the Trenton Middle School and High School. The program is entitled “Sing Every Morning and Noon and Night.” The presentation will be held at the First Baptist Church in Trenton on Thursday, October 11th at 7 pm. Performances will be by the Trenton […]
Trenton Middle School announces students of the month
Trenton Middle School has selected its October Students of the Month for the character trait respect. Students selected include fifth graders Brianna Wheelbarger and Cody Griffin, sixth graders Kaytee Wright and Brock George, seventh graders Ava Frazier and Ayden Owen, and eighth graders Chloie Hall and Jaron Dibble. The Students of the Month received a […]
Trenton competes in Carrollton Band Day
The Trenton High School Band placed second in their class in the field show, indoor drumline and indoor color guard categories at the Carrollton Band Day held Saturday, September 22nd. Trenton placed third among eleven bands in their class in parade judging. Trenton placed third in the Middle School Division of parade evaluations. Trenton Band […]
Grundy County Farm Bureau elects officers
At a recent meeting, an election of officers was held and re-elected Grundy County Farm Bureau officers for one year are President David Meservey, Vice President Carl Woodard, and Secretary/Treasurer Marcy Meservey. Board members are Max Oyler, Trent Steinhoff, Eric Hoffman, Aaron Bunnell, and Colby Epperson. Century Farm recognition at the annual meeting went to Loretta […]
Audio: Trenton Golden Bulldogs Marching Band field show titled “Internal Combustion”
The theme for the Trenton Golden Bulldog Marching Band’s field show this year is “Internal Combustion” but, Director Tim Gilham says the piece of music was originally entitled “Engines.” The color guard also performs during the field shows which is made up of nine high schoolers and two middle school understudies, and Gilham […]