The Grundy County Commission approved COVID-19 Relief Fund allocations for eight entities on December 8th. The Spickard R-2 School District was approved for $21,115.04, the Laredo R-7 School District $891.94, the Pleasant View R-6 School District $26,406.85, the Grundy County R-5 School District $30,720.28, Grundy County $8,162.46, the City of Trenton $1,845, North Central Missouri […]
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Phi Mu Epsilon Sorority and PEO Chapter MN donates to Green Hills Women’s Shelter
For the 3rd year, North Central Missouri College’s Phi Mu Epsilon sorority has partnered with Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Chapter MN to hold a feminine product drive for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. “We are grateful that PEO Chapter MN chose to collaborate with Phi for another year to help support vulnerable women.”- Shellee Castanada […]
Trenton man elected to Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Board of Directors
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri announced the election of a rural Trenton man to their Board of Directors. Phillip Ray was elected to the Board during the Annual Meeting of the Community Foundation Board last week; he joins 24 other community leaders from throughout North Missouri on the Board. A graduate of Trenton High […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces Allied Health Scholarship Awards
“Through the generosity of others in the form of endowed funds or the giving of a gift each year, the NCMC Foundation is honored to announce that over $56,000 was recently awarded to NCMC Nursing and Health Sciences students,” commented NCMC Director of Development Alicia Endicott. “53 awards were recently made during the fall 2020 […]
NCMC agriculture students participate in state conference; elected PAS President and Vice President
Eight agriculture students from North Central Missouri College participated in the Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) State Conference November 9-11, 2020. The conference was hosted virtually by State Fair Community College in Sedalia, MO. Over 100 students from seven Missouri community colleges and universities participated in the conference. Calvin Basham, an NCMC student, concluded […]
Joni Oaks appointed as North Central Missouri College’s new Registrar
Joni Oaks from Newtown, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Director of Records and Enrollment/Registrar. Joni, an alumna of NCMC, has worked for NCMC since 2007 and holds a Master’s in Business from Western Governors University. Before moving into the Registrar role, Joni served as the Assistant Registrar. Joni replaces Linda Brown, […]
Audio: North Central Missouri Development Alliance calls business retention the foundation of economic development
North Central Missouri Development Alliance Director Micah Landes calls business retention the foundation of economic development. She says it does not make sense for an organization to use time and resources to attract new businesses if the organization is not helping existing businesses. Landes also calls locally-owned businesses the “lifeblood” of a stable economy. Grundy […]
NCMC students and staff donate to Community Food Pantry of Grundy County
Faculty and staff of North Central Missouri College recently held a food drive on campus for non-perishables to donate to the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County. Items were collected resulting in 447.5 pounds of food and non-perishables taken to the pantry to help with restocking after Thanksgiving and holiday distribution. Also donated to the […]
Grundy County Commission approves funding to repair Muddy Creek Bridge; presented updates on options for ambulance upgrades
The Grundy County Commission Tuesday morning, December 1st approved allocating funding to repair the Muddy Creek Bridge on 28th Street. The county portion totals $49,510. Trenton City Administrator Ron Urton last week presented a tabulation of bids for repairs. Shannon Howe from the Howe Company and Urton will meet with the commission Tuesday morning, December […]
Brent Stevens is new Northwest Missouri Workforce Development Board Executive Director
The Northwest Missouri Workforce Development Board in partnership with North Central Missouri College has announced Brent Stevens as its new Executive Director. Brent has worked for the NWWDB since 2015 and prior to moving into the director role, served as the Program Operation Manager and the Equal Opportunity Officer. Lisa Hostetler who has served the […]
Kelly Claycomb selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee
Kelly Claycomb, Nursing Director of PN to ADN program, from Ridgeway, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for November. Kelly has been employed at NCMC for thirteen years and holds a Master’s in Nursing Education. Kelly recently worked tirelessly on NCMC’s PN to ADN nursing program review for CNEA (Commission […]
North Central Missouri College to expand into Savannah with purchase of real estate
North Central Missouri College has concluded the purchase of property in Savannah. The purchase was approved by the NCMC Board of Trustees at an executive session on October 27th but wasn’t finalized until the closing, which was held Monday, November 30th. NCMC purchased real estate at 601 North Highway 71 in Savannah from Paul and […]
North Central Missouri Mental Health Center to offer free virtual parenting classes
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center in Chillicothe will offer free parenting classes via Zoom. The sessions will be held Tuesday mornings from 8 o’clock to 9:30 beginning December 1st. Topics will include an introduction to parenting, protective factors, why children misbehave and what to do, 123 Magic, and creative discipline. Participants can choose […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approves the hiring of several new personnel
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel items at a meeting on November 24th. One was the retirement of English Instructor and Department Chairperson Linda Cowling effective at the end of the summer intercession in 2021. Fourteen of Cowling’s 28 years in education have been at NCMC. The board approved emeritus status […]
Jeramy Shaw Selected as NCMC’s Outstanding Student
Jeramy Shaw from St. Louis, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for November. Jeramy, a men’s basketball player, plans to graduate from NCMC with his Associate in Arts degree in the spring of 2021. He then plans to transfer to a four-year university to continue his basketball career and obtain […]
University of Missouri to host free cattle producers meeting on December 8th
The University of Missouri will host a free meeting for cattle producers. The meeting will be held online via Zoom on December 8th from 6 to 8 o’clock. Viewing locations will be available, including at the North Central Missouri College Barton Farm Campus of Trenton, Harrison County Extension Center of Bethany, and Hundley-Whaley Research Center […]
NCMC Foundation announces Bill Ausmus Faculty/Staff Mini-Grant Recipient
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the fall 2020 recipient of the Bill Ausmus Faculty/Staff Mini-Grant. Student Support Service (SSS) Assistant Director Tocarra Williams’s proposal for assistive technology for students with learning barriers has been granted full funding. Mrs. Williams’s grant application requested funding to purchase two digital tools to assist students with dyslexia and […]
North Central Missouri Mental Health Center to remain closed through end of the year
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center has extended its closure to the public through the end of the year. Mental Health Center offices will be open for staff only. Consumer activities will be conducted via telephone services or telehealth. Medication refill requests will be addressed and completed as usual. Offices will be staffed with […]
North Central Missouri Mental Health Center Board of Directors elects officers
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center Board of Directors elected officers on November 17th for the 2021 calendar year. Health Center Executive Assistant Pam Wright reports the officers will remain the same. Darrell Wright of Chillicothe will stay president, Rita Martz of Bethany vice president, and Verna Kelsey of Trenton will continue as secretary/treasurer.
North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission confirms receipt of $25 million award from NRCS
The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission was notified of an award of $25 million from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to fund the design and construction of the East Locust Creek Reservoir. In addition, Senator Roy Blunt announced the approval of an appropriation from the Senate Appropriations Committee, of which he is a member, […]