The Mid-America Music Festival team has postponed this year’s music and camping event to next year. The festival has been rescheduled for July 16th through 18th, 2021. Black Silo Foundation President Jenn Hottes says the announcement comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic and economic impact on festival sponsors, fans, and the country. The Mid-America Music Festival […]
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Kathryn Cleeton Scholarship winner announced
A Tri-County High School Graduate is the recipient of the second annual Kathryn Cleeton Memorial Scholarship. Abbie Marie Rexing plans to attend North Central Missouri College and major in Agricultural Business and later transfer to a four-year university and obtain her bachelor’s degree. While at Tri-County, Miss Rexing was an active member of the National […]
Jamesport Community Association was to hold May Days Festival this weekend; seek input on fireworks for July
The Jamesport Community Association has set new dates for the May Days Festival. The event was originally to be held at the Spillman Event Center of Jamesport this weekend (May 8th and 9th) but will now be held on June 19th and 20th from 9 to 4 o’clock both days. A craft and vendor show […]
Trenton native to receive Doctorate of Philosophy in Biochemistry
Trenton High School graduate Brianna Rose King will earn her Doctorate of Philosophy in Biochemistry from the University of Washington next month. She will present her thesis, ”The Role of Microtubule -Associated Proteins in Microtubule Nucleation and Organization” on May 5 in Seattle. While pursuing her Ph.D., she received the Graduate Research Fellowships Program honorable […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves raise for classified staff
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education on Tuesday approved a two percent raise for classified staff. Teacher steps on the certified salary schedule were also approved, and all classified staff members were rehired. Launch was approved as the virtual provider for student coursework. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis reports the initial set up fee for Launch will […]
Black Silo Winery postpones April events
The Black Silo Winery of Trenton has postponed its April events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Joe Stamm Band event to be April 18th has been rescheduled for the night of October 2nd at 7 o’clock. The Mid-America Music Festival Battle of the Bands to be this April 24th and 25th is now scheduled […]
Audio: Arts Alive spokesman Dan Maxey provides details on “Music Mashup” at Hoover Theater
Those attending the Arts Alive sponsored music show will hear from three performers – each doing about 30 minutes on the stage of the Hoover Theatre at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library on March 13, 2020. Doors open at 6:30 with the show starting at 7 o’clock. The performances are free but donations will […]
North Missouri’s own Rhonda Vincent to be inducted into Grand Ole Opry
Bluegrass music star Rhonda Vincent of Greentop will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry later this month. Vincent was born and raised in Greentop, Missouri. She has come a long way. She started her professional music career at age 5. The so-called “Queen of Bluegrass” started by playing drums for her family’s band, the […]
Arts Alive to host “Music Mash-Up” at Hoover Theater
Arts Alive will host a Music Mash-Up featuring local talent performing live music. The event will be held at the Hoover Theater on the third floor of the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library of Trenton the night of March 13th. Doors will be opened at 6:30, and the program is scheduled to begin at 7 […]
Mid-America Music Festival announces lineup of bands for 2020 event
The line up has been announced for this year’s Mid-America Music Festival at Trenton. Gates, food trucks, beverage stations, and merchants will open at the Black Silo Winery on the afternoon of July 17th at 3 o’clock for Rock and Roll Day. The Rock Battle of the Bands winner will play at 4:45, Autograph at […]
Area organizations to receive funds through Neighborhood Assistance Program for community development projects
The Department of Economic Development announced Wednesday that it would award $7.3 million through its Neighborhood Assistance Program to nonprofits across Missouri for community development projects. The Neighborhood Assistance Program helps not-for-profit organizations leverage private-sector funds by providing partial state tax credits to businesses that make contributions to approved community improvement projects. The program can […]
Missouri students recognized for outstanding volunteer service
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards bestowed top honors to two Missouri students for their exceptional acts of volunteerism in their local communities. Missouri’s 2020 youth volunteer awardees are: Abigail Mueller, Whitfield School, St. Louis Elizabeth Ravasini, Bernard C. Campbell Middle School, Lee’s Summit R-VII School District Mueller, a high school junior, created a self-image education and […]
Time change announced for performance of Golden Dragon Acrobats
The time has been changed for the Golden Dragon Acrobats performance as part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series March 2nd. The acrobats will now perform in the Baldwin Auditorium in Kirksville at 7:30 that night. The Broadway veterans are originally from China and have toured the United States continuously since 1978. They use […]
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 […]
THS High School students participate in Honor Band at Graceland University
Twelve Trenton High School Band students recently participated in the Honor Band at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. THS students participating were Ann Airey, Brett Kennedy, Mackenzie Klinginsmith, Serenity Marsh, Kayleigh Streett, Ashley Johnson, Mari Atup, Kayleigh Snuffer, Sarah Tobias, Connor Campbell, Trager Leeper, and Rudy Mathews. Trenton Director of Bands Ethan Stewart says students […]
Video: Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform in Kirksville
A group of acrobats originally from China will return to Kirksville as part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series. The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform in the Baldwin Auditorium on the night of March 2nd at 7 o’clock. The Broadway veterans have toured the United States since 1978 and utilize traditional dance, costumes, ancient […]
Local Artist Dan Maxey to be featured at Dorris Rider Art Gallery
A collection of works by a rural Trenton resident will continue the 2019-2020 exhibition schedule in the Dorris Rider Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. “FACES: Furry, Famous, and Familiar” by Dan Maxey will open on Tuesday, February 11 will be on display through mid-April. The exhibit will feature a collection of […]
Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire opens the “Call for Makers”
The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire 2020 Call for Makers is open and invites individuals and groups to be makers on March 7, 2020, at Restoration Natatorium in St. Joseph. In its third year, The Big Muddy Mini Maker Faire continues to grow and features makers from around the region. The Big Muddy Mini Maker […]
Auditions still open for “Trenton’s Got Talent”
Trenton’s Got Talent is scheduled on February 8th at Trenton High School and there’s still time for entries from individuals and groups to participate. Youth ages five through college-age can display their musical, dance and fine arts talents during the local event, sponsored by the Trenton High School Choir and Trenton Rotary Club. Youth interested in […]
Annual Christmas program set for Friday at Pleasant View
The Pleasant View R-6 Music Department will present its Annual Christmas Program Friday. Students in the first through eighth grades will present the musical “A Storybook Christmas” in the school gym that night at 7 o’clock. The musical will feature appearances by Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, and Wolfgang A. Wolf. The […]