Small non-farm businesses in multiple counties of Missouri are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought that is currently affecting the area. Small non-farm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in […]
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Missouri farmer profits from direct marketing, rotational grazing
Like other livestock farmers trying to make a living in the grasp of a severe drought, Adam Boman was on the road to Kansas City in early August to market some of his cattle. But Boman, owner of Good Life Grass Farms, was only transporting the few cows he direct markets each month. The others […]
Serve Trenton event set for September 29th and 30th
The dates have been set for this year’s Serve Trenton which is an event established to provide an opportunity for community members to come together to serve the community. The Serve Trenton event will be held September 29th and 30th and is set to start at the C. F. Russell Stadium. If there is inclement […]
Hospital workforce challenges persist in Missouri
A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association finds increased turnover rates among the majority of hospital-based healthcare positions. Vacancy rates decreased for several employee categories, including registered nurses, between 2016 and 2017. However, combined turnover among all professions surveyed increased statewide from 16 percent in 2016 to 17.7 percent in 2017. “Every Missourian has […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Foundation receives donation
The Carroll County Memorial Hospital Foundation recently received a donation of $500 from the Wakanda Lodge #52 A.F. & A.M. “Being a past recipient of a scholarship from the CCMH Foundation, I am very excited to be back in a community organization that wants to support such a great organization,” said Dr. Andy Horine, Lodge […]
Chillicothe YMCA approved as Neighborhood Assistance Program participant
The YMCA facility in Chillicothe is among approved participants in a Neighborhood Assistance Program project through the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Grand River Area Family YMCA will use tax credit funds to enhance its Y-Pals youth mentoring programs and the Backpack Buddies weekend feeding programs. The latter targets low-income children, families and adults and […]
Final “First Friday at the Refuge” set for August 3rd at Swan Lake
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge near Sumner will be hosting the final “First Friday at the Refuge Event August 3rd. Events are funded by and coordinated with the Friends of Swan Lake, a 501 c 3 not for profit group that exist to provide support to Swan Lake wildlife refuge. On August 3rd, a free […]
Whiteman Air Force Base member recognized at White House
President Donald Trump recently invited 40 families of fallen service members to Washington, D.C., for a reception and memorial service to remind them – and our country – what they represent. Linda Ambard, a violence prevention integrator assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, was there. She lost her husband […]
Country Radio Broadcasters now accepting applications for $25,000 scholarship
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is now accepting applications for a scholarship endowment, which will be awarded to one deserving college or university for the 2018-2019 school year. Eligibility for the endowment includes: college or university accreditation; must have a TV/Film/Radio or Music Business program; the school must be responsible for managing endowment, selecting deserving students […]
Vendor registration now open for “Chautauqua in the Park”
Vendor registration is now open for the 34th Annual Chautauqua in the Park in Chillicothe which will be held at Simpson Park September 8th and 9th. Chautauqua in the Park will have booths representing different types of crafts, art, food, and farmers market offerings as well as entertainment from local and regional acts. The Chillicothe […]
Audio: Sweeping new utility law criticized by watchdog groups
(Missourinet) – A sweeping new law allows Missouri utility companies to use an accounting practice that lets them recover depreciation on investments up front. Ameren, the state’s largest power company, says it stimulates investment in long-needed infrastructure upgrades. Cara Spencer with Consumers Council considers the accounting practice a ploy on the part of utilities to […]
University of Missouri Extension offers four-day tour for cattle producers
The University of Missouri Extension offers cattlemen a bus tour of cattle operations in Kansas and Oklahoma Aug. 6-9. MU Extension livestock specialist Patrick Davis said the tour offers an opportunity to learn to manage herds better to make them healthier and more profitable. Registration deadline is July 15. Tour stops include: • Neosho Valley […]
Missouri Sheep Producers to host workshop in Spickard
The Missouri Sheep Producers will host a free educational workshop for sheep owners and anyone interested in owning sheep. Field Day will be at the Spickard Elementary School Saturday from 9 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon with speakers hosting presentations on research projects. Contact Missouri Sheep Producers Treasurer Kevin Minish […]
Audio: Hearing set Thursday for Greitens’ attorney to argue against turning over documents from secretive group
A judge has scheduled a hearing for arguments from an attorney representing Eric Greitens about whether documents should be turned over to a special House committee. Lawyer Catherine Hanaway will appear in Cole County Circuit Court Thursday at 1 p.m. to assert the committee no longer has authority to demand information from Greiten’s […]
Green Hills Animal Shelter volunteers to collect “Money for Mutts”
Green Hills Animal Shelter volunteers will solicit donations to raise funds to support care for animals at the not-for-profit local shelter in Trenton this weekend. Volunteers will collect donations for the “Money for Mutts” campaign Friday evening from 4:30 to 6:30 and Saturday from 8 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in the afternoon […]
BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation to hold golf tournament
BTC Area Youth Benefit Corporation will hold a benefit golf tournament Fore the Kids to benefit area youth. The tournament will be held at the Albany Golf Course June 8 with a shotgun two-person scramble at 10 o’clock that morning. The cost is $100 per player, which includes green fees, lunch, snacks, a player gift, […]
Trenton City Council deals with nuisance investigations and DNR compliance at special meeting
Two ordinances were adopted at a special meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. But there was a lengthy discussion on a third topic, one that pertains to the police officers handling investigations of nuisances. It was January of 2013 when police were assigned duties related to enforcement of Trenton’s ordinance on nuisances, such […]
GEC Foundation awards $6,461 in grants to area organizations
The Trustees of the GEC Community Foundation, Inc. met April 13, 2018, and awarded 14 grants totaling $6,461. All grants are funded by member donations called Operation Round Up where members voluntarily round up their utility bills each month to fund grants to eligible entities. Education grants were awarded to Grundy County R-V School District, Humphreys; Trenton […]