The Grundy County Commission granted pre-approval to several taxable entities the morning of Tuesday, August 25th for Coronavirus Relief Funds. Pre-approval was granted to Spickard R-2, Pleasant View R-6, and North Central Missouri College for COVID-19-related expenses. Funds were allocated to those entities earlier this month based on assessed valuation. COVID-19 funding is being used […]
Lodging opportunities are coming to Trenton with a remodeled hotel and new cottages. Landes, Urich, and Weldon LLC purchased the former Country Home Inn in the spring. North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director Micah Landes is part of the group that purchased the building. She says it will reopen as a Cobblestone Inn and […]
A new Orscheln Farm and Home is under construction at the intersection of U. S. Highway 65 and 28th Street in Trenton. North Central Missouri Development Alliance Executive Director Micah Landes says the building pad is being constructed, and utilities are being installed. The new location will be bigger than the current Orscheln store. […]
Awards were presented to North Central Missouri College faculty/staff in recognition of their years of service and exemplary accomplishments. NCMC recognized Linda Brown, Registrar for 35 years of service at North Central Missouri College. Linda received a standing ovation and a tree will be planted on campus in honor of her years of service to […]
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center in Chillicothe will hold a series of free parenting classes beginning next week. They will be held Tuesday mornings from 8 o’clock to 9:30 from August 18th to September 15th. Topics will include an introduction to protective factors and concrete support, parenting resilience, parenting knowledge, social and emotional […]
Reports were presented but no recommendations were made during a meeting Tuesday evening of the Economic Development Committee to the Trenton City Council. City Administrator Ron Urton said officials of Orscheln’s Farm and Home have all of their city permits. Dirt work has been underway as weather conditions allow. Orscheln’s plans to have a new […]
The Grundy County Commission accepted CARES Act funding applications from 14 entities the morning of Tuesday, August 11th. Allocated funds totaled $961,512.72. There are $194,092.90 in unallocated funds that will be distributed on an as-needed basis to the 14 entities. Grundy County, the Grundy County Nursing Home District, the Grundy County Health Department, the Grundy County Library, the Families […]
A diverse group of individuals, from North Central Missouri, gathered to evaluate a new App called AgButler. The App is designed to connect individuals seeking work, with producers and agri-businesses needing temporary labor. Created by Kevin and Jamie Johansen, a Missouri farm family, they recognized the many benefits AgButler could provide to rural America. “Our […]
Beginning Fall 2020, North Central Missouri College is offering up to six free dual credit hours of tuition per semester to students who qualify and meet eligibility for the free lunch program. This waiver covers classes taught by high school faculty during fall and spring terms. (Courses offered completely online or on NCMC’s campus are […]
Reports are scheduled for a meeting Tuesday night, August 11, 2020, of the Economic Development Committee to the Trenton City Council. The 6 o’clock meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall, and will also be available via the zoom web application. The committee expects to hear from Micah Lanes of the North Central Missouri […]
Last evening’s (Aug 2nd) premium livestock sale at the North Central Missouri Fairgrounds generated $46,180 to be shared by 22 exhibitors from Grundy county. That’s an estimated six thousand dollars more than last years’ premium sale. The organizer of the sale, Kristi Urich, reported five businesses were buyers with some 40 other bidders adding on […]
North Central Missouri College announces its annual Organization Fair will be held on Monday, August 17th. It goes from 11 until 1:30. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NCMC will be limiting in-person participation at the fair to campus organizations only. Local businesses, churches, and other organizations are still encouraged to participate by providing flyers, coupons, […]
There were 107 entries in the Beef Show Saturday evening at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton, which was an increase of 43 compared to last year. Cutler Epperson of Laredo showed the champion bull. Emily Miller of Hale exhibited the reserve champion bull. Clayton Walker of Chillicothe had the champion female. Jenna Reeter […]
There were 62 entries in Friday, July 31st’s Sheep Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. That is an increase of 16 from last year’s show. Jason Schutter of Kirksville showed the supreme buck. Emily Anderson of Grant City showed the reserve. For ewes, Micahla Miller of Bogard had the supreme champion. Kati […]
Results have been released from Wednesday’s goat show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. There were 25 exhibitors – an increase of two from last years’ goat show. Among the bucks, Trinity Alexander of Unionville had the champion with Hugh Baker of Memphis showing the reserve champion. For the does, Wyatt Ellis of […]
A former Trenton resident has been appointed to the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Board of Directors. Steve Maxey of Kansas City recently retired from the foundation as its Director of Marketing and Fund Development. Upon his retirement, he was appointed to the 21-member board made up of representatives from the 18-county region. Maxey is […]
There were 158 entries in the Swine Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. The champion boar was a York shown by Cass Kleeman of Braymer. The reserve champion was a crossbred shown by Carlie Kleeman of Braymer. The champion gilt was a crossbred shown by Jaiden Rodenberg of Chillicothe. The reserve champion […]
Results have been released from the rabbit and poultry/fowl shows at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. There were 39 entries among nine exhibitors for the Rabbit Show. The grand champion of the Rabbit Show was a Holland Lop shown by Robyn Snuffer of Gilman City. The reserve champion was a New Zealand shown […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the evening of Tuesday, July 28th applying for Grundy County CARES Act funding to combat COVID-19 expenses. A Return to Fall Plan was also presented. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver said the college could receive $89,000 in Grundy County CARES Act funding, which could be used […]
A recent North Central Missouri College Gifts in Action donation by Betty Hatcher created the Edward and Betty Hatcher Scholarship. The scholarship will assist a Milan C-2 or Grundy County R-5 graduate in pursuing an allied health degree or certificate at NCMC. The first award of the scholarship will be in the fall of 2021. […]
