(Missouri Independent) – Under a new state law that went into effect late last month, Missouri will become the final state to enforce a federal law designed to ensure mental health care is covered by insurance providers the same as treatments for physical ailments. The provisions were included in House Bill 604, an omnibus insurance bill […]
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SBA disaster assistance available to Missouri private nonprofit organizations
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Missouri following President Biden’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred June 24 – July 1, 2021, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits […]
Trenton Park Board discusses installation of permanent cornhole boards
The Trenton Park Board September 1st discussed the possibility of concrete cornhole boards being installed at Eastside Park. Park Superintendent David Shockley said he had received several requests for cornhole boards. Park Board President Curtis Crawford said cornhole is a popular game, and boards could be put near the horse shoe pitching area at Eastside […]
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri sets annual Leadership Breakfast for October 1
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. announces its annual Leadership Breakfast. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 1, 2021, at 8:30 am at the M.W. Jenkins Expo Center in Chillicothe, Missouri. The guest speaker will be Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, University of Missouri, and Chief Engagement Officer, UM System. […]
Missouri man sentenced prison for tax evasion
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court for tax evasion. Duane Dixon, 59, of Sedalia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to three years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Dixon to pay $639,733 in restitution to the IRS. On Feb. 2, 2021, Dixon pleaded guilty to one […]
NCMC Board of Trustees set tax levy, hear reports on various matters, and hire new employees
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees heard reports on housing and other matters on August 24. Resident Life Director Donnie Hillerman reported one new residence hall is open, and he hopes the other new residence hall will open September 1st. There are some displaced students currently staying in Selby Hall in the wing […]
Vaccine lottery winnings can be put toward MO ABLE accounts
Missourians who have received COVID-19 vaccinations can enter to win the Missouri Vaccine Incentive Program Lottery – 900 winners will receive $10,000 in cash, in an education savings account or a Missouri ABLE Account, between now and October. Missouri ABLE provides people with disabilities an account to save and invest money without losing eligibility for public benefits, like […]
Missouri Public Service Commission sets deadline in Empire District Gas rate case
The Missouri Public Service Commission has established the deadline for those wishing to intervene and participate in a natural gas rate case filed by The Empire District Gas Company d/b/a Liberty. Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than September 27, 2021, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public […]
Spickard R-2 Board of Education sets tax rate, votes to designate school employees as essential
The Spickard R-2 Board of Education on August 16th set the tax rate and voted to deem school employees as essential. The tax rate was set at $4.6604 per $100 of assessed valuation. Deeming school employees essential means if an employee has a known COVID-19 exposure and does not exhibit symptoms, he or she may […]
Grundy County Commission sets tax levy
The Grundy County Commission set the tax levy and corrected a tax assessment of a resident on August 17th. The tax rate was set at $.1967 per $100 of assessed valuation, which is down $.0198 from last year. Grundy County’s assessed valuation for 2021 totals $135,457,340, which is an increase of $5,389,378 from the prior […]
Jamesport City Council sets tax rate; accepts salary ordinance
The Jamesport City Council set the tax rate prior to the regular meeting on Monday, August 9, 2021. The rate was set at $.927 per $100 of assessed valuation, which breaks down to $.7495 for the general fund and $.1775 for the park fund. During the regular meeting, the council accepted a salary ordinance. City […]
North Mercer Board of Education sets tax levy; approves coop with East Harrison regarding softball
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education set the tax levy on August 9, 2021, at $4.9627, which is .0007 cents higher than last year. The district’s assessed valuation increased by $1,949,951 to $19,751,005. The adult lunch price for North Mercer was set at $3.05, which is the same as last year. The salad bar […]
BTC Bank announces the purchase of Home Exchange Bank
BTC Bank announces that it has signed an agreement to purchase Home Exchange Bank with locations in Jamesport, Gilman City, and Oregon, Missouri. Terms of the purchase provide for BTC Bank to acquire substantially all of the assets, deposits, and liabilities associated with Home Exchange Bank. The purchase is subject to regulatory and stockholder approval, […]
New Missouri law mandates private space and break times for breastfeeding teachers
(Missouri Independent) – Eight months after her son was born, Webster Groves High School teacher Jaime Adamski broke down in tears at her doctor’s office. Her breast milk had declined significantly since she had gone back to work. “I was depressed, angry, frustrated,” she said. “I felt like I was not a good enough mother […]
Twenty-two charged in connection with more than $11-million Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme
Seventeen more individuals have been charged in connection with a fraudulent scheme to obtain approximately $11.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and to use those funds to purchase luxury vehicles, jewelry, and other personal items. According to court documents and statements made in court, between May and August 2020, the defendants submitted or […]
Missouri Supreme Court rules voter-approved Medicaid expansion is constitutional
(Missouri Independent) – Missouri must expand Medicaid to 275,000 eligible people who were expecting coverage under a constitutional amendment that took effect July 1, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday. In a unanimous opinion, the court overturned a trial court ruling that the amendment, passed in August 2020 was unconstitutional because it may increase the state’s cost for […]
Coalition of lawmakers urge Biden administration to drop proposed tax hike on farm families
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), along with the entire Senate Republican caucus, sent a letter to President Biden urging him to abandon his effort to impose a capital gains tax increase on family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches. Repealing this part of the tax code would have a devastating effect on multi-generation operations, which could lead […]
Trenton City Council to look at increasing base electric rate to $21.00
While no official recommendation was made due to the lack of a quorum Tuesday night for the Trenton Utility Committee, the City Council will take a look at increasing the base electric rate by seven dollars for residential customers in Trenton. This is primarily a monthly charge for having an electric meter. The current rate […]
Jamesport City Council offers contract and sets employee pay rate
The Jamesport City Council July 12th approved offering a contract and matters involving pay. City Clerk Shelley Page reports a contract was offered to Jerry Urton as an emergency backup water and wastewater operator. Bob Walker was offered $12 an hour to help with mowing and snow removal for up to 20 hours per week. […]