State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of the Department of Commerce and Insurance – Insurance (DCI), which regulates the insurance industry in the state. The audit gave a rating of “good.” Under state law, individuals filing for a new insurance license or license renewal are required to be tax compliant, meaning they have […]
Officers for the Foundation Trust for Trenton High School/Trenton Alumni Association were elected at the Annual Meeting of the Board on Sunday. Dr. John Holcomb was re-elected President with Kevin Bailey chosen for Vice-President. Also re-elected were Steve Maxey, Secretary, and Katie Kinney, Treasurer. Member set November 8th as the All-Alumni Planning Meeting, an earlier […]
Missouri county clerks in both parties say they need additional funding to protect voters and poll workers during the November general election. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, a Columbia Democrat, notes November will be a high turnout election during the COVID-19 pandemic. She says county clerks have had unexpected costs. “Having to purchase personal protective equipment […]
The Grundy County Senior Citizens Services Fund Board has set its tax rate levy at five cents on the $100 of assessed valuation. Senior Citizens Services Fund Board Secretary Diana Hoppe says the fund was set up in 2007 to provide support for programs to improve the health, nutrition, and quality of life for Grundy […]
The Missouri Court of Appeals says part of the summary language for the Amendment 3 November ballot measure has “major problems” and needs new wording. In a written court decision Monday, the three-judge panel says the description, written by the Republican-controlled Legislature, “fails to acknowledge” what the amendment would do, which is to “substantially modify, and reorder […]
A top official at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the agency is making progress in relocating two major facilities to Kansas City: the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agricultural Policy. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach tells Missourinet the agency continues to transfer employees […]
America’s first female county clerk has been inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians. A bronze bust of Annie White Baxter of southwest Missouri’s Carthage joins 47 others in the esteemed hall already showcasing journalist Walter Cronkite, radio host Rush Limbaugh, and the 33rd U.S. President – Harry Truman. They line the third floor of […]
The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education has set the district’s tax rate at $5.0298 per $100 of assessed valuation. A school representative reports that is an increase of .01 cents from last year. The board approved the local compliance plan, conflict of interest policy, and annual secretary of the board report. Principal Jill Sperry […]
A St. Louis couple who pulled their guns on protesters walking along their private street in June were featured last night during the Republican National Convention. Mark and Patricia McCloskey, both personal injury lawyers, called the protesters “an out-of-control mob causing chaos in the streets.” Patricia McCloskey says “your family will not be safe in […]
The 2020 Annual Meeting of the stockholders of Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation d/b/a GRM Networks was held at 10 a.m. August 19, 2020, at the GRM Networks corporate office in Princeton, Mo. Directors with terms expiring were: Gregg Davis, Chula, Mo. Mark Yungeberg, Princeton, Mo. Ray Meyer, Conception Junction, Mo. Davis, Yungeberg, and Meyer […]
The Grundy County Democratic Committee at its meeting on Tuesday elected officers for the next two years. Elected were Chairman Marie Dolan, Vice-Chairman Roger Antel, Secretary Cindy Guthrie, and Treasurer Dan Dennis. Appreciation was extended to Bev Whorton, who did not seek re-election as Secretary. Several members were appointed to fill vacancies on the committee. […]
The U.S. Postal Service has notified the Missouri Secretary of State that it might not be able to deliver all mail-in ballots by Election Day in November – possibly leaving some votes uncounted. In a letter, the postal service says Missouri’s law allowing voters to request a ballot by October 21 could be pushing it. […]
The Grundy County Democratic Central Committee next week will elect officers to serve for the next two years. The committee will meet at VFW Post Number 919 in Trenton the night of Tuesday, August 18th at 7 o’clock. The election will include a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer. Other committees may be appointed. Committee members […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved a tax rate prior to its regular meeting on the evening of Thursday, August 13th. The rate was set at $5.9207 per $100 of assessed valuation. That was the same rate was last year. During the regular meeting, the board approved the school reopening plan. The plan […]
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education increased the tax rate on the evening of Tuesday, August 11th. The tax rate will be $4.9508. That is up by 14.14 cents from the previous rate. During the regular meeting, the board adopted the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Special Education Compliance Plan. Items approved included […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education the evening of Monday, August 10th approved reopening procedures for staff and students. A Grundy County CARES Act agreement was also approved. Meal prices were increased by 10 cents. The increase applies to all student and adult breakfasts and lunches. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis was approved as the Migratory and […]
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education set the district’s tax rate prior to the regular board meeting the evening of Tuesday, August 11th. The proposed property tax rate was approved at $4.4135. That includes $3.5135 for the Incidental Fund and 90 cents for the debt service. This year’s tax levy is 28.65 cents higher than […]
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education set the district’s tax levy at a hearing before the regular meeting the evening of Monday, August 10th. The tax rate was rolled back to $6.0636. During the regular meeting, the board increased substitute pay from $70 to $80. Faculty and staff leave was discussed. They have a maximum […]
The North Mercer R-3 School District approved a reopening plan for 2020 the evening of Monday, August 10th. The plan includes three phases and will begin with Phase 1 with students returning five days per week August 24th. Adjustments will be made to the school day and procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase 1 […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers, and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency. A selection of 28,000 producers will receive […]
