The Gilman City R-4 Board of Education awarded several bids at a recent meeting. Propane gas was awarded to MFA at $1.059 per gallon with Landes Oil and UPG also submitting bids. Bus and van fuel were awarded to Landes and MFA. The milk bid was awarded to Graves with food supplies was awarded to […]
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North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackles full agenda at Thursday meeting
A North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees member has resigned from his position. The board accepted the resignation of trustee Steve Busch at a meeting Thursday evening. Busch said he is now considered a resident of Florida, which excludes him from being on the board. NCMC President Doctor Lenny Klaver and Board President Don Dalrymple […]
Drought continues as beef farmers plan on fall rains to make winter pasture
Stunted, stemmy pastures unable to support grazing cattle have potential and farmers are dependin on fall rains to bring fall regrowth, says University of Missouri Extension forage agronomist Craig Roberts. Cool-season grass growth always slumps in summer. Fescue goes dormant. This year, the slump dives deep with lack of rain and too much heat. In […]
“Best in Two Days” to perform at Jewett Norris Library this morning
Local band “Best in Two Days” will perform at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton as part of the Summer Reading Program “Libraries Rock” this morning. The free concert will be held at the Hoover Theater on the third floor of the library at 10:30. Members of the band are Trenton Crawford, Jacob […]
Local band to perform in Hoover Theater at Jewett Norris Library
A local band will perform during the Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program at the Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton. “Best in Two Days” will perform in the Hoover Theater on the third floor of the library the morning of July 13th at 10:30. Members of the band include Trent Crawford, Jacob Davis, and […]
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library to host pool party
The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library of Trenton will hold a pool party for the summer reading program’s grand finale. All reading program participants and family may attend the pool party to be held at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center the night of July 14th from 6:30 to 8:30. Drinks will be provided.
MoDOT to schedule multiple projects in Grundy and Mercer Counties
Within the next few years, the Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled three construction projects in Grundy County. The proposals are included in the latest, five-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan. Projects are also proposed in Mercer County as well as western Sullivan County. The draft of the STIP is open for public comments through Frida,y […]
Route N to close at No Creek on Thursday
Harsh winters and hot summers put wear and tear on Missouri’s aging infrastructure. Such is the case with the No Creek Bridge on Route N east of Trenton in Grundy County. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close Route N to all traffic at No Creek on Thursday, July 5, between 7:30 […]
Have an enjoyable but safe Independence Day
Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks displays. But along with all the festivities are plenty of visits to emergency rooms – especially during July. In 2016, at least four people died and about 11,100 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And while the […]
Washing your hands may not be enough to avoid spread of illness
Here’s a tip for a safer July 4th picnic or barbecue, a new report says the act of simply washing your hands may not be enough to avoid the spread of bacteria and illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture research found that 97 percent of people are failing at basic hand washing. For instance, most neglect to wash […]
University of Missouri equine clinician offers advice on respiratory disease
Rhodococcus equi is a bacterial organism found in dry and dusty soil in horse environments that can cause pneumonia in young foals. A zoonotic disease, Rhodococcus equi can also infect people who are immunocompromised, such as HIV-AIDS patients. Philip Johnson, a professor of equine internal medicine in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, […]
Special Olympics athletes embark on journey to National Games on Friday
Every four years, Special Olympics North America manages the national summer games in the United States that include athletes from all 52 US programs. The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, July 1-6, will bring not just 58 athletes, 20 coaches and 16 Unified Partners from Missouri, but more than 3,400 other delegates (athletes, coaches, and […]
Trenton FFA members hold event for 4th graders
Members of the Trenton FFA officer team recently held an event for 4th graders in summer school on June 19th. Officers presented the “Food for America” program and taught students about the food pyramid and where their food comes from. The officers made pizza with the students to show them different types of food in […]
Trenton FFA members keep busy with Summer activities
Several members of the Trenton FFA chapter recently attended Missouri FFA Leadership Camp at Camp Rising Sun in Lake of the Ozarks State Park June 11 through the 15th. Members attended leadership sessions throughout the week, led by the camp leadership director and state FFA officers. Members learned about building a strong foundation for their […]
Missouri Department of Conservation sets CWD sampling efforts for upcoming deer season
The Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for its fall and winter efforts to find cases of chronic wasting disease and help limit the spread of the deadly deer disease to more deer and more areas. MDC confirmed 33 new cases of CWD following the testing of nearly […]
Drought cuts pasture growth; farmers face culling cow herds
In dry weather with short pastures, Missouri cow-herd owners face tough culling decisions. One way to match cows’ needs to available grass is to sell cows. Give careful thought to which grass eaters go first, says Eric Bailey, University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist. Under drought stress, identifying those cows becomes urgent. The first cut is […]
Rissler Elementary School of Trenton recognized for implementation of program Initiative
Rissler Elementary School of Trenton received recognition for its exemplary implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Tuesday. Rissler and 148 other Missouri public and charter schools were recognized during the 13th Annual Missouri Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Summer Institute opening ceremonies. Educators at the conference through Thursday are expected to celebrate the exemplary schools, network […]
Father and son deployed to Al Udeid Air Base during Father’s Day
Captain William Sarti and A1C Matthew Miller, both members of the Missouri Air National Guard, deployed to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as part of a rotation from the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base (Miller) and the 139th Airlift Wing at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in Saint Joseph Miller arrived in Qatar in […]
Illness from mosquito, flea, tick bites has tripled since 2004
University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch urges Missouri residents to take precautions to ward off mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas this summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in May that diseases from the bites of these insects tripled from 2004 to 2016. Also, CDC reported that nine new […]
Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approves budget at Tuesday meeting
The Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education approved a fund transfer and budget items at its meeting Tuesday evening. The board approved a fund transfer in order to zero out a fund as well as approved the 2017-2018 budget amended to match the actual revenues and expenditures for the school year. Approved was the 2018-2019 […]