The Mercer County Health Department has received its first shipment of 200 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The office will be closed during its first vaccine clinics on February 2nd and 4th. The health department has compiled a list of names and phone numbers of residents interested in receiving vaccines. Those residents will be contacted […]
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Harrison County Health Department receives 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Harrison County Health Department has obtained about 350 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. It has followed the governor’s vaccination plan, prioritizing vaccine for Phase 1A, Phase 1B Tier 1, and Phase 1B Tier 2, and been giving vaccine throughout the week to individuals in those phases. The health department reports it started a waiting list […]
Putnam County Health Department receives 144 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Putnam County Health Department has secured 144 doses of Pfizer vaccine. The health department will follow Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services guidelines and vaccinate health care providers, long-term care staff, first responders, emergency services, public health infrastructure, high-risk individuals, and individuals at least 65. Vaccines will be administered by appointment only at […]
Linn County Health Department receives shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
The Linn County Health Department has received a shipment of COVID-19 vaccine. The department will provide vaccinations by appointment starting this week to individuals at least 65 years old and those 64 and younger with an increased risk for illness. The office will be closed for other services starting January 29th and until COVID-19 clinics […]
Grundy and Linn County health departments receive shipments of COVID-19 vaccine
The Grundy County Health Department received the second shipment of COVID-19 vaccine it requested for Phase 1A recipients. Those individuals include patient-facing health care providers and staff. Administrator Elizabeth Gibson reports the health department has requested doses for Phase 1B Tier 2. That group includes individuals at a higher risk due to age or health […]
Grundy County Health Department reports no COVID-19 vaccine available for Phase-1B vaccinations
Governor Mike Parson has opened Phase 1B for COVID-19 vaccinations, however, the Grundy County Health Department reports that, at this time, it does not have vaccine available for Phase 1B, which includes individuals at higher risk due to age or health conditions. The health department does not have a list for residents to sign up […]
Grundy County Health Department receives first shipment of Pfizer COVID vaccine
The Grundy County Health Department this week received its first of two anticipated deliveries of Pfizer vaccine for individuals in Tier 1A. The Tier 1A group includes patient-facing health care providers and staff, such as emergency medical services, physicians, nurses, optometrists, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, and community health workers. The health department has been working to […]
Livingston County Health Center receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
Livingston County Health Center received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to the Tier 1A Population in the county. The CDC defines Tier 1A as “Paid and unpaid people serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials and cannot work from […]
Livingston County reports 4 COVID-19 deaths; cases of COVID-19 rise by 22 across four counties
The Livingston County Health Center reported four COVID-19-related deaths on January 12th, bringing the total to 41. There were seven new cases for a total of 1,242. Seventy-two cases are active, with 40 community actives, 25 facility actives, and seven school actives. Eleven current COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported for Livingston County. Eight more COVID-19 cases […]
Princeton City Council receives update on water projects
The Princeton City Council received an update on water projects on January 11th. City Clerk Corey Willett reports test well drilling has started. Princeton also received a 163-day extension on part of an agreement with McClure Engineering involving the Department of Natural Resources.
Community Resource Center in Chillicothe receives grant to reduce homelessness in 6 north Missouri counties
The Community Resource Center in Chillicothe has received a grant for up to $500,000 to reduce homelessness in six counties, including Livingston, Linn, Caldwell, Daviess, Grundy Carroll. The grant will enable the resource center to provide help to eligible persons or families in those counties. Funding is through the CARES Act Coronavirus Emergency Solutions Grant […]
Trenton Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” program to ensure 11 children have a Merry Christmas
The Trenton Police Department will help 11 children during this year’s Shop with A Cop. Assistant Police Chief Lieutenant Larry Smith reports wish lists were obtained from the Department of Family Services Children’s Division, and shopping was done online due to the pandemic. Multiple employees helped with purchasing gifts and will help deliver them. Deliveries […]
Missouri WIC changes infant formula manufacturer beginning January 1, 2021
WIC, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children will be changing the brand of standard infant formulas available to participating infants effective January 1, 2021. The Missouri WIC program will change its standard infant formulas from Enfamil to Similac. WIC federal regulations require all state […]
Grundy County Commission approves COVID-19 funding allocations; receives 2021 budget proposals
The Grundy County Commission approved COVID-19 fund allocations on December 15th and received several fiscal year 2021 budget proposals. COVID-19 Relief Fund approved expenses included for the Jewett Norris Library of $6,122.44, Grundy County $19,052.42, the Senior Tax Board $432.37, the Families and Friends of the Developmentally Disabled $9,181.97, the Sunnyview Nursing Home of $103,605.56, […]
First shipment of COVID vaccines arrive in Missouri
Governor Mike Parson announced that the first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Missouri. The Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Friday, December 11, confirming its safety and effectiveness. “Today is an exciting day for Missouri as we have received the first of many […]
Cameron man receives minor injuries in Sunday crash
A Cameron man was injured early Sunday morning when his pickup traveled off the south side of Highway 36, went down an embankment, and struck a tree two miles to the east of Hamilton. Fifty-four-year-old Lloyd Walker received minor injuries and was taken by emergency medical services to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was wearing […]
Audio: Wayne Kleinschmidt offers advice to veterans needing assistance with filing VA claims
Veterans Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt helps veterans file VA claims and appeals and says having a copy of VA and civilian medical records helps when filing those claims. Kleinschmidt sometimes speaks on behalf of veterans and families about conditions they cannot express themselves. He knows what to ask when dealing with claims. He […]
Beth Crawford receives Missouri Community College Association Senior Service Award
Beth Crawford, Nursing Faculty/Bethany Site Coordinator of Albany, Missouri, was recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for her service to North Central Missouri College and community colleges. Beth received the 2020 Senior Service award at the statewide MCCA convention held virtually November 11-13, 2020. This award is given annually to outstanding community college […]
NCMC faculty member, Dr. Susan Stull, receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
NCMC faculty member, Dr. Susan Stull, Life Sciences Instructor, was recently recognized for her service to North Central Missouri College and community colleges. Dr. Stull received the 2020 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at the statewide Missouri Community College Association convention held virtually November 11-13, 2020. This award is given annually to outstanding faculty […]
Mayor Linda Crooks receives Missouri Community College Association Distinguished Alumni Award
Mayor Linda Crooks, from Trenton, Mo, was recently recognized by the Missouri Community College Association for her outstanding alumni support of North Central Missouri College and Missouri community colleges. Linda received the 2020 Distinguished Alumni award at the statewide MCCA convention held virtually November 11-13, 2020. This award is prestigiously selected and given annually to […]