Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reminds residents that filing for the August Primary Election will begin next Tuesday, February 25th and run through March 31st. Grundy County offices required to file this year for new terms in 2021 are First and Second District commissioners as well as the assessor, collector-treasurer, coroner, public administrator, and sheriff. […]
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Grundy County Commission appoints Taylor Ormsby to Grundy County Health Department Board
The Grundy County Commission made an appointment to the Grundy County Health Department Board on Tuesday morning. Taylor Ormsby was appointed to fill an unexpired term until the April 7th election. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray says the position was previously held by Bev Hooker who resigned on good terms and was no longer eligible to […]
Western Farm Show at American Royal complex kicks off February 21, 2020
The fifty-ninth annual Western Farm Show runs from February 21 through February 23 at the American Royal complex in Kansas City. Doors open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings at 9 o’clock with over 500 exhibitors again featured this year. Promoter Ken Dean of the Western Farm Show stated attendees may wish to view the website […]
Audio: Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton to exhibit quilts involving musician Prince
An exhibit featuring quilts involving the musical artist Prince will be on display at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton. Museum Director Dakota Redford says the Prince Challenge Exhibition from Cherrywood Fabrics is made up of 75 two by two-foot art quilts designed by contestants from all over the world. The quilt will hang in […]
Using your website to generate repeat traffic
Many small businesses have their own website now. In fact, it is often the first marketing tool used by owners to help increase sales over traditional marketing efforts. Unfortunately, many websites, once hosted, are never changed or updated to keep attracting repeat traffic to the site. This lack of updating causes people to find the […]
Customers of Evergy to see increase in monthly utility bills
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Evergy Metro, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri Metro, formerly known as Kansas City Power & Light Company, to adjust the Demand Side Investment Mechanism (DSIM) charge on customer bills. The DSIM charge, which appears as a separate line item on customer bills, allows Evergy Missouri […]
Audio: Missouri House Speaker prioritizes eminent domain legislation
Legislation aimed at preventing private entities like the Grain Belt Express from using eminent domain could hit the Missouri Senate floor soon. Frankford State Representative Jim Hansen’s bill was the first bill sent by the House to the Senate earlier this year. Hansen and House Speaker Elijah Haahr briefed Capitol reporters on Thursday, […]
Missouri is ‘high performer’ in public health emergency preparedness
Missouri is among states rated as high performers in public health emergency preparedness measures by a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for optimal health for people and communities through the prevention of illness and injuries. The Trust for America’s Health report “Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 2020” released […]
MoDOT accepts bid to replace East Medicine Creek Bridge on Sullivan County Route PP
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has accepted a bid for replacement of the East Medicine Creek Bridge on Sullivan County Route PP. Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Randy Mendenhall reports the project was awarded to Widel, Incorporated for $1,382,931.70. A work schedule has not yet been announced and all work will depend on […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves Student/Parent Handbook
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved the summer school student/parent and staff handbooks on Tuesday evening. The handbooks say that students will be allowed one morning and one-afternoon bus stop. Parents may not call the school office to ask for a student to ride a different bus than what is listed as his or […]
Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri survey now available
As part of the on-going mission to help families in poverty across Missouri, Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri (formerly GHCAA, or Green Hills) is currently conducting a Community Needs Assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to help the Agency better understand the current state of poverty within our nine-county service area. The […]
NCMC Foundation awards book scholarships
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces recipients of the Nancy Ball Book Scholarship. Sixteen recipients were awarded a $250 book scholarship in honor of Nancy Ball’s gift to the NCMC Foundation. Recipients were selected based on their involvement on campus, recommendation by a faculty/staff organization sponsor and a 250-word essay. “This is the first time […]
State of Missouri debuts new MoCareers website
The Office of Administration announced the launch of MoCareers, a new website to make applying for a job with any of the State of Missouri’s 16 executive departments easier for job applicants. “MoCareers is a great example of how we are adopting common-sense business practices to make state government better,” said Governor Mike Parson. “We are […]
After budgeted expenses in 2019, Livingston County Sheriff’s Department returns $137,000 to county officials
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office remained within all approved budgets for 2019 and returned an amount of money to the county. The Livingston County Clerk’s Expenditure Report from December 31st indicates the total spent for all 2019 sheriff’s office budgets was $1,452,061. The total of all budgeted sheriff’s office funds returned to […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve personnel actions
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved several personnel actions Tuesday evening. One action was an increase in salary for several Trio staff members to align with national Trio salary surveys. Student Support Services changes included Stacey Russell’s salary increasing from $24,877 to $27,000 for a 10-month, 80% time contract, John Wilbur’s salary […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen tackle busy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen approved recommending the Friends of Gallatin financing a five-year note with the United States Department of Agriculture at two and three-quarters percent to purchase a vacuum trailer from Ditch Witch. The vote was taken after Public Works Director Mark Morey reported the lowest bid for the vacuum trailer came from […]
Five Points Alive to host Valentine’s Day Dinner
Five Points Alive will host a Valentine’s Dinner at The Space in Downtown Trenton. Scott and Trisha Sharp and Owen and Carly will provide entertainment at the meal on the evening of February 15th. Doors will open at 6:00 with the meal to begin at 6:30. Those attending will choose one entree: shrimp penne pasta […]
Missouri Department of Conservation now requires landowner registration for free and discounted permits
The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missouri resident and nonresident landowners who qualify to receive free or discounted deer and turkey hunting permits to register their properties in MDC’s new Landowner Permit Registry either online or by completing a paper application. Starting this year, resident landowners with 20 or more contiguous acres and nonresident landowners […]