The 34th annual Missouri Day Festival begins this evening with a soup supper, recognition and awards program, and vocal music – all at First Baptist Church in Trenton. Debbie Carman is president of the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce and discusses the opening ceremony. While entry deadlines have passed for some of the […]
Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill’s campaign claims the right-leaning Project Veritas has committed fraud in its production of hidden camera video of her and her staff. McCaskill campaign manager David Kirby is calling on the State Attorney General’s office to investigate the activities as a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Kirby says […]
The building that housed KFC/Taco Bell of Trenton is being demolished to make way for the 10th branch location of BTC Bank, which is based in Bethany. Trenton Building Inspector Donnie Vandevender reports BTC Bank purchased the KFC/Taco Bell property at 1000 Oklahoma Avenue and the Witten property at 922 Oklahoma Avenue. He says the […]
Oscar Mensa, a long-time rancher from Milan, Missouri, will be honored at the 2018 Missouri Livestock Symposium on Friday, November 30, 2018, when he will be inducted into the Missouri Livestock Symposium’s Livestock Person of the Year Hall of Fame. Mensa is the 16th person to be selected for this honor. Those selected have made […]
Missouri farmers have taken positions on Clean Missouri, the ballot measure that changes the way voting districts are drawn up and limits campaign contributions and lobbyist gifts. Rick Oswald, a former president of the Missouri Farmers Union, favors the measure because he thinks lawmakers have been swayed by the influence of big money. […]
Missouri Community Betterment (MCB) honored 19 communities, nine youth groups and 10 community leaders at their 55th Annual Conference held in Columbia, Mo. on Oct. 15, 2018. Nearly 200 volunteers, community leaders and youth from across the state were in attendance to celebrate community and economic development efforts, network with each other and connect with […]
The governor has proclaimed October as Missouri Pork Month, to recognize the commitment of the state’s pork producers. Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story. Governor Mike Parson presented the proclamation at the state Department of Agriculture (MDA) in Jefferson City on Monday. Missouri Pork Association (MPA) Executive Vice President Don Nikodim tells […]
North Central Missouri College’s Student Senate Officers for the 2018-2019 year have been announced. Student Senate is the governing council for the NCMC student body and oversees student organizations and clubs. They represent the student population and provide input on regulation, change, and future planning. “I am very excited to see what Senate will do […]
One of many activities at the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton will be a Baby Show and Little Mister and Miss Missouri Day Contest. Moms of Preschoolers of Green Hills will sponsor the event at the Rock Barn Pavilion show area the evening of October 19th. Registration begins at 5:30, and the show starts at […]
The First Baptist Church of Trenton will provide shuttle service for the Missouri Day Festival in Trenton October 20th. Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Carman explains vehicles can park in the church’s parking lot, and the shuttle will transport persons to the fairgrounds. When those festival-goers want to return to their vehicles, the […]
Sixth District Congressman Sam Graves, during a visit to Trenton this week, was questioned on President Trump’s trade tariffs with other countries, including their impact on agriculture. Graves, who’s also a farmer, was asked his thoughts on the USDA programs offering financial assistance in response to the tariffs. The federal farm bill […]
Vice President Mike Pence flew to Springfield to stump for Missouri’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley Monday. Hawley delivered remarks before introducing Pence in front of roughly 200 people. He drew attention to the pivotal role his race against Democrat Claire McCaskill will have in determining the balance of power in the Senate. […]
USDA Rural Development State Director Jeff Case announced today that the USDA is investing over $734,000 in eight (8) projects that will build community infrastructure and provide essential services for over 57,000 rural Missourians. “The commitment to improving infrastructure and essential services throughout rural America is a priority of this administration,” said Case. “USDA is […]
Today (Monday) is Columbus Day, which is a federal, state and county holiday. Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story. The holiday celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americans in 1492. Most federal, Missouri and county offices are closed today, except emergency services such as the Missouri State Highway Patrol, […]
North Central Missouri College’s Cohort Default Rate (CDR) continues to decline. The rate is the percentage of a school’s student loan borrowers who began paying on specific federal loans and defaulted within three years. NCMC’s most recent rate is 13.8% which is a decline of two and a half percent from the previous year and […]
The Trenton Park Board heard reports on the Trenton Family Aquatic Center and several updates at a meeting Wednesday evening. Aquatic Center Manager Alexis Whitney said the pool had a “successful Summer”, which she attributed to high temperatures. She reported about $73,000 was generated from the front desk and concession stand, which was up around […]
In November, Missouri voters will see Proposition D on the ballot that would boost the state’s gas tax by 2.5-cents per gallon annually over four years. State Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard of Joplin supports the initiative. Scott Charton, the spokesman for Safer Missouri, the group leading the cause, says the measure […]
Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst made the following statement regarding the new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, and Congress’s failure to pass a new farm bill: “Missouri farmers are breathing a sigh of relief as the United States, Mexico and Canada have joined together in a new trade agreement. The United States, Mexico, […]
The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Missouri Corn Growers Association have announced a new slate of officers, the appointment of recently elected board members and national committee assignments. The election of the 2018-19 MCMC officer team took place during an August board meeting held in Branson. The following MCMC leaders assumed their new roles […]
North Central Missouri College presented Maryellen Harman, History Instructor the NISOD Excellence Award at the September Board of Trustees meeting. Pictured is Maryellen Harman with President, Dr. Lenny Klaver. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize men and women each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. In 1989, in connection […]
