(MissouriNet) – About 1,200 Missouri veterans report steady progress in the quality of care they have received at the state’s VA hospitals. Missouri U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, who briefed reporters in St. Louis’ Forest Park, says it pleases her to hear about the improvements described in her annual survey results of the state’s five VA medical […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation is contracting with the Regional Planning Commissions throughout the state to prepare a regional transit study to evaluate the public transit needs of citizens and available transit services. The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission is contracted to prepare the plan for its 11-county region. A meeting will be held to […]
A new Gallup survey shows that the uninsured rate rose significantly in Missouri in 2017, a year marked by repeated attempts to repeal, sabotage, or weaken the health care programs and protections of the Affordable Care Act. Gallup attributes the dramatic increase in the number of uninsured Missourians to both the uncertainty created by repeated […]
North Central Missouri College has earned the 2018-19 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to veterans and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career. “We are very […]
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that turkey hunters checked 34,055 birds during Missouri’s 2018 regular spring turkey season April 16 through May 6. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 760 birds checked, Texas with 732, and Laclede with 657. Young turkey hunters harvested 1,729 birds during the 2018 spring youth season, […]
The 2018 Missouri Rural Survey is now available online to solicit input from Missouri residents, business owners, and elected officials on sustaining local communities and building strong local economies. The University of Missouri Extension reports the survey will take participants about 10 minutes to complete, there are no right or wrong answers, and answers will […]
Missourians paid slightly more during the first quarter of 2018 for 16 food items according to the latest Missouri Farm Bureau Marketbasket survey. Prices collected are part of a national comparison coordinated by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Items surveyed include ground chuck, sirloin tip roast, bacon, deli ham, chicken breasts, eggs, milk, cheese, apples, potatoes, orange juice, salad mix, […]
The Jamesport City Council approved an amendment to an ordinance regarding factory-built homes Monday evening. The amendment says no one should place a factory-built home in Jamesport with a date of manufacture prior to 10 years before the date of placement. It also states that it is the duty of the owner of the factory-built […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchasing a tractor and fitness equipment as well as renovation costs at its meeting Tuesday evening. Agriculture Instructor Rustin Jumps recommended the purchase of the new John Deere tractor to be added to the fleet at the Barton Farm Campus. It was purchased from Sydenstricker Implement […]
Mid-States Services is conducting an online survey to determine Trenton’s interest in offering fiber optics broadband internet. If responses indicate a positive result, the business plans to begin offering the high-speed service within the city limits of Trenton but potentially could consider expanding to the rural areas. Troy Slagle from Mid-States talks about the survey […]
An online survey is being taken to determine the interest by Trenton residential and business locations in having fiber optics broadband internet available to them. Mid-States Services, a Trenton internet provider since 1999, has requested the public’s input on potentially having a service that would offer much higher speeds than Mid-States currently does via wireless […]
According to a recent survey, more Missourian’s are making the smart choice to buckle up. With sixty-five percent of Missouri’s traffic crash fatalities involving an unbelted driver or passenger, this increase could result in many lives saved. The 2017 Missouri Seat Belt Usage Survey final report, conducted by the Missouri Safety Center and the University […]
Missouri shoppers fare better in the annual American Farm Bureau Harvest Marketbasket survey than consumers across the country. Overall, Missouri prices on 16 food items came in lower than the national average by $2.83. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals […]
The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the results of its 2017 Public Opinion Survey. The Patrol received a 91.2% overall approval rating with 92.7% of the respondents also rating the Patrol’s appearance, attitude, and demeanor as good or excellent. About three out of five respondents reported having direct contact with the Patrol. Eighty-nine point three […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation today launched a statewide survey to solicit public input about the vision for the state’s transportation priorities. The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a federally required process that sets the state’s 25-year vision for transportation. “Our long range planning process is a critical time for our department to assess […]
Would you like to have input on the Missouri Highway Patrol? If so here is your chance. Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, the Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is inviting the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers’ attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding […]
A survey to hear from rural citizens, business owners, and leaders is being conducted to learn key issues, opportunities, and challenges in rural Missouri communities. The Missouri Rural Development Partners launched its first Missouri Rural Survey to gain a better understanding of attitudes and opinions of rural community members. The survey, which will be available […]
The 2016 Missouri Teen Safety Belt Survey is complete. The safety belt usage for all teenage driver and front seat passengers combined totaled 70.4 percent, representing a 1.4 percent increase from one year ago. Traffic crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for youth ages 15 to 20 in Missouri, accounting for […]
The Spickard City Council met Monday evening, addressing several topics. Jesse Richmond presented a request on behalf of the fair board for a fence and gate to be put around the fairgrounds. He noted the fair board will pay for the project. The request was approved by the four member town council. The council agreed […]
