In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 168 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will conduct […]
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General Election: A preview of candidates and issues in north Missouri as well as issues statewide
Polls are open until 7 o’clock tonight across Missouri as candidates are elected to office and local and statewide issues are decided by the voters. There are no countywide races in Grundy, Mercer, Sullivan, Harrison, and Livingston counties. Within the rest of the Green Hills, there are only a handful of races for county office. […]
Saint Luke’s Health System joins KHIN Health Information Exchange
Saint Luke’s Health System is the newest addition to the list of healthcare participants now sending and receiving patient data through the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN). The faith-based, not-for-profit health system with a significant presence in Kansas and Missouri includes 16 hospitals and campuses, several primary and specialty care practices, inpatient and outpatient care, […]
Audio: Magician Curtis Sneden to perform at Green Hills Animal Shelter chili supper
A magician will provide entertainment at the Green Hills Animal Shelter’s Annual Chili Supper Fundraiser. Curtis Sneden of Topeka plans to perform magic one-on-one with attendees and do a show for the group at the chili supper. The event will be held in the Activity Center of the First Christian Church of Trenton the night […]
Residents of Stanberry and Grant City to see water rates increase by almost 20%
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved an agreement in a case filed by the Middlefork Water Company, which authorizes the company to increase annual water operating revenues by $60,154. The increase of 19.39% will go into effect January 1st. Middlefork sought a rate increase, citing increases in operational costs, such as utility insurance, chemicals, and […]
Missouri Department of Conservation seeks public input on Fountain Grove Conservation Area
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to know what Missourians think about its nearly 1,000 conservation areas around the state. MDC is in the multi-year process of updating management plans for conservation areas and invites public comments. Draft plans for the Fountain Grove Conservation Area in Livingston and Linn counties will be available for […]
KCP&L to reduce electric rates for Missouri customers
The Missouri Public Service Commission unanimously approved agreements reached by parties in electric rate cases filed by Kansas City Power and Light Company and its Greater Missouri Operations Company that reduce annual electric operating revenues of the companies. The operating revenues will be reduced by about 21 million dollars for KCP&L and about 24 million […]
North Central Missouri College collecting items for Food Pantry
Beginning November 1 through November 30, North Central Missouri College will be helping stock the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County by collecting canned and non-perishable food items, paper products, and plastic grocery bags. On November 6, for the home NCMC Men and Women’s Pirate Basketball game, individuals can bring donated items for the food […]
Audio: Grundy County designated as a Purple Heart County
Ten veterans as well as family members, Grundy County commissioners, and other Grundy County employees attended the Purple Heart Ceremony at the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton Tuesday morning. Senior Vice Commander for the Missouri Military Order of the Purple Heart Walt Schley presented a plaque to Presiding Commissioner Rick Hull recognizing Grundy County as […]
Smithfield announces nationwide expansion of “Manure to Energy” projects
Smithfield Food Inc. has announced a nationwide expansion of Smithfield Renewables, innovative projects that are designed to help meet its goal to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025. That is set in concert with the Environmental Defense Fund. This month marks the one-year anniversary of Smithfield Renewables. Smithfield is setting the goal […]
Grundy County Commission again tables courtroom remodeling
The Grundy County Commission met with Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jack Peace Tuesday afternoon to discuss proposed renovations for the third-floor circuit courtroom at the courthouse in Trenton. Presiding Commissioner Rick Hull says the commission will inquire about construction for the remodel and see if the company that previously submitted a bid for the […]
Saint Luke’s Health System no longer to accept Ambetter Insurance beginning in 2019
Saint Luke’s Health System has announced it will no longer accept Ambetter Insurance beginning in 2019. Saint Luke’s Health System includes Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe. Ambetter was the only option for health insurance in the area for 2018 on the Health Insurance Marketplace for residents who did not […]
Smithfield Foods announces investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces, through the nationwide expansion of Smithfield Renewables, innovative projects designed to help meet its goal to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025, which it set in concert with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). This month marks the one-year anniversary of Smithfield Renewables. As part of the expansion of Smithfield […]
Grundy County Commission seeking bids for snow removal
The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for snow removal and ice melt application for the 2018-2019 winter season at the entrances and sidewalks at the courthouse and old jail as well as at the sidewalks, entrances, and parking spaces at the Law Enforcement Center. Bids should include a list of the cost per snow […]
Missouri Public Service Commission to hold hearings on Grain Belt Express
The Missouri Public Service Commission will hold formal evidentiary hearings in a certificate of convenience and necessity case filed by Grain Belt Express Clean Line. The case is on remand from the Missouri Supreme Court. The hearings are intended to address material changes in the evidence previously submitted to the Commission and admitted to the […]
Missouri Public Service Commission grants request by Ameren to build wind farm in Schyler and Adair counties
The Missouri Public Service Commission has granted a certificate of convenience and necessity to Ameren Missouri to construct and operate an approximate 400-megawatt wind generation facility in Schuyler and Adair counties. The High Prairie Wind Farm will be constructed pursuant to a Build-Transfer Agreement between Ameren Missouri and TG High Prairie Holdings under an agreement […]
Grundy County to become Purple Heart Community
Grundy County will officially become a Purple Heart County at a ceremony next week. Senior Vice Commander Walt Schley will represent the Department of Missouri Military Order of the Purple Heart at the event at the courthouse in Trenton Tuesday morning at 8:30. Everyone is invited to attend, especially Purple Heart recipients, veterans, and their […]
Ameren Missouri files to construct wind generation facility in Atchison County
Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to establish a wind farm in extreme northwest Missouri. The utility company is seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own and operate an approximate 157-megawatt wind generation facility in Atchison County. Applications to participate […]
Grundy County Commission accepts bid for bank loan
The Grundy County Commission accepted a bid Tuesday morning from Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri for a bank loan for a road and bridge excavator pending a letter of opinion from legal counsel. The loan involves 3.8% interest for five years with no pre-payment penalty. The Grundy County Commission received two other bids for bank […]
Trenton City Council has full agenda; takes action on ordinances and bids
The Trenton City Council took action last night on several ordinances and bids. Approval was given for Advanced Environment Testing and Abatement of Belton to remove asbestos at two locations: 111 West 11th Street and 1502 Day. Combined, the cost of $3,100 comes from demolition money budgeted by the city. The city will purchase properties on […]