The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved the proposal from PSR Construction Inc., from Kirksville, Missouri to serve as the general contractor for the upcoming construction project – Better MC2-Project 2020. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 1:00 pm. The ceremony will be in the front […]
The FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation recently granted $12,000 to the Platte County Livestock Boosters to assist with wash rack renovations at the fairgrounds. The boosters project of overhauling and replacing the washing facilities at the Platte County Fairgrounds will include four gated bays for small animals and an extension with cover to […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education discussed no longer accept tuition waivers at its meeting on Monday evening. The topic is to be on the August agenda. The discussion was due to parent transportation concern requests. Immediate family members paying taxes to the district will be considered for a waiver if and only if […]
Twenty-five years ago, Brian Pemberton bought acreage filled with thorn trees, scrub brush and multiflora roses. The only water source was a frog pond. The land needed four things: a road, buildings, fences, and water. Thanks to hard work and cost-share programs, those goals were met. Grazing Acres Farm is now complete with a solid […]
Heartland Foundation will celebrate the transformation of emPowerU with an open house on May 29, 2019. Join Heartland Foundation on May 29 from 4-6 p.m. to tour the renovated emPowerU Central area and enjoy refreshments. Guests will be the first to see the redesigned collaboratories, experience virtual reality stations and will be the first to […]
Main Street Trenton/Trenton Downtown Improvement Association (TDIA) will hold an open house next week to showcase a newly renovated building. TDIA Executive Director Megan Derry says the public is invited to view the historic building at 905 Main Street the evening of March 29th from 4 o’clock to 6:30. North Central Missouri Development Alliance Director […]
The bronze sculpture on top of the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City will be taken down next week as part of the ongoing $50 million renovation of the building. Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe said the structure, which was completed in 1917, needs maintenance to keep it functional over the long-term. Cathy Brown with […]
Winter’s chill brings a positive to St. Joseph – winter trout fishing. The Missouri Department of Conservation on November 1st stocked rainbow trout in the Krug Park Lagoon and in Everyday Pond on the Missouri Western State University campus. MDC’s Community Assistance Program provides winter trout fishing in partnership with cities and counties. The Krug […]
The Livingston County Library Charitable Trust Board of Directors has announced that it has purchased the commercial building at 917 Washington Street, formerly a Walgreens store. The building will be renovated and will become the new home for a branch of the Livingston County Library that will serve as the Children’s and Teen Library. “After […]
The Sliced Bread Building in Chillicothe will soon be renovated. Greater Chillicothe Visitors Region Director Amy Supple reports an announcement was made last week on the former home of the Chillicothe Baking Company at the corner of First and Elm in Chillicothe. Supple tells KTTN that the Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credit funding has been […]
The Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Civil Engineer Squadron and the 231st Civil Engineer Flight completed their move into the newly renovated historic Building 29 here during drill weekend in November. The engineers, previously scattered throughout six facilities across the base, began the transition during October drill weekend and wrapped up the move in just […]
