A report from State Auditor Nicole Galloway shows the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has taken steps to correct many of the data reliability problems with the Unemployment Insurance program uncovered in a statewide audit last year. While the review released today recommends DOLIR continue improving data security, the changes made as a result […]
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NCMC’s Megan Pester serves on higher education panel
North Central Missouri College Advising and Retention Director, Megan Pester recently served on a panel for the Missouri Department of Higher Education. Her expertise on NCMC’s participation in the pilot program, developing degree maps and pathways was presented at the Missouri Guided Pathways Summit on February 12 in Jefferson City, MO. Megan has been instrumental […]
Princeton School District to hold trivia contest to raise money for scholarships
The Princeton R-5 School District will hold a trivia contest this weekend to raise money for scholarships. Teams of up to six members will compete to guess the top answers on survey-based questions during Feud Time at Princeton Elementary School Saturday evening, February 16th at 6:30. The Princeton Education Foundation and Princeton Rotary Club sponsor […]
North Missouri Sportsman’s Alliance to hold antler scoring event in Chillicothe
The North Missouri Sportsman’s Alliance is sponsoring its annual free deer antler scoring day Saturday, March 16, at the Elks Lodge in Chillicothe. “We will again be providing certified Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett and Missouri Big Bucks scorers for area hunters,” said Steve Shoot, president of the NMSA. “This is free to […]
Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team seeks volunteers
The Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is looking for volunteers to be a part of the organization. Grundy County citizens willing to help their community and the emergency response personnel during emergencies and public events should plan to attend. An informational meeting will be held Saturday, February 16, 9:00-11:00 AM at the Trenton […]
Annual Polar Plunge at Lake Viking set for February 23rd
The 13th Annual Polar Plunge at Lake Viking will be held this month to raise funds for Special Olympics Missouri. The clubhouse at Lake Viking will open the morning of February 23rd at 9:30 for registration. Children 10 years old and younger can participate in a Peewee Plunge at noon. A Parade of Costumes is […]
David Smith appointed as Daviess County Coroner
Governor Mike Parson announced an appointment for Daviess County Coroner on Wednesday. Daviess County Ambulance Director David Jason Smith of Gallatin was appointed for the position of coroner. He has served as the ambulance director since 1998 and as the Deputy Coroner since 2000. Smith has also served as a volunteer firefighter since 200 and […]
Cannabis workshop for business hopefuls to be held in Kansas City
Cannabis consultant Advisors will be holding in-depth workshops for cannabis business hopefuls in three Missouri cities next month. The “Getting Ready for New Markets” workshops, designed to prepare attendees for success in licensing and establishing cannabis businesses as the Missouri market opens up, are scheduled for: St. Louis – Feb. 18, 5:30-9pm University of Missouri-St. Louis, […]
Chillicothe FFA Chapter sends 75 to Greenhand Motivational Conference
Over 4500 first year FFA members from more than 320 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school, and the community at the annual Greenhand Motivational Conferences. These conferences presented […]
NCMC Homecoming/Alumni Appreciation to be held on Monday, February 4th
The North Central Missouri College Alumni Association and the NCMC Student Senate are hosting Homecoming / Alumni Appreciation Day on Monday, February 4th at the Ketcham Community Center. There will be a pre-game tailgate from 4:30pm-5: 30 pm in the Sugg room and the Lady Pirates tip off against Saint Mary JV at 5:30 pm […]
Green Hills Recreation Association seeks team sponsors
The Green Hills Recreation Association is seeking team sponsors to help offset the cost of equipment, uniforms, field rentals, maintenance, and associated costs of conducting the league. Money generated from sponsorships also goes toward scholarship requests with three levels of sponsorships. Platinum sponsorships are available for $500 and include being an exclusive team sponsor of two […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri class of 2019 to graduate in July
Several leaders from area counties are part of the newest Leadership Northwest Missouri class. The annual series of sessions help bring leaders together from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri. Members of the 2019 class from the Green […]
Plans underway for Trenton Chamber of Commerce annual banquet
Planning is underway for the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. The “Enchanting Evening at the Emerald Isle” themed event will be at the New Hope Training Center on Pleasant Plain in Trenton the evening of March 15th. Social hour will begin at 5:30, and the meal will be served at 6 o’clock. Chamber President […]
Program to educate landowners and tenants on farm leases to be held in Bethany
A program meant to educate landowners and tenants on Missouri Farm Leases will be held February 12, 2019, at the Harrison County Extension Office, located at 1505 Main, Courthouse Basement, in Bethany. The course will be instructed by a team of MU Extension Agricultural Business Specialists via live-stream and will be held from 6:00 to […]
Audio: Missouri Senate Committee hears Kansas City Chiefs legislation
Legislation designating the Kansas City Chiefs as Missouri’s official professional football team has been heard by a state Senate committee in Jefferson City. Kansas City State Senator Kiki Curls testifies the Chiefs are one of professional football’s most renowned franchises. State Senator Kiki Curls has testified before the Senate Rules Committee, saying Arrowhead […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education meets
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved Linda Hague as a foster care liaison at a meeting this week. Principal Dustin Freeman reported the Professional Learning Committee met with the Northeast Regional Professional Development Center Representative Lori Ladwig to plan second-semester curriculum goals and meeting dates. Missouri Assessment Program and End of Course exam scores […]
Princeton Board of Education review custodial pay rate, approve policies
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved a custodian night shift pay differential proposal at a meeting Tuesday evening. The proposal involved a $1.00 per hour shift differential. The district will now pay $11.98 per hour for the night custodians who work from 2 o’clock in the afternoon to 10 o’clock at night. The daytime […]
Chillicothe FFA donates to Children’s Mercy Hospital
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter raised $1,000 during their December meeting to make blankets and give a monetary donation to Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City. Members made 53 fleece blankets during class for patients at the hospital, and the assistant officer team took a $300 donation to the hospital. The assistant officer team also received […]
2019 work plan released for East Locust Creek Reservoir project
The East Locust Creek Reservoir Project Team and North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission have released the 2019 Work Plan for the reservoir in Sullivan County. Water Commission General Manager Brad Scott reports the Commission and Project Team “are at the mercy” of about 23 agencies and their oversight, inputs, and approvals. The East Locust […]