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 […]
The physical education program at S. M. Rissler Elementary School of Trenton will host its annual Kids Heart Challenge event for the American Heart Association. Students will accept cash and check donations from February 4th through 22nd. Checks should be written to the American Heart Association. The funds will go toward lifesaving heart and stroke […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities reports that it has completed modifications at the city drinking water plant. The modifications are designed to protect private lead service lines and reduce the possibility of lead entering water used in homes with lead service lines. TMU will complete another round of lead testing in February at the 40 locations tested […]
As officials from the National Weather Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region VII office continue monitoring the development of an arctic outbreak that could bring recording-setting cold temperatures to several cities throughout the Midwest, residents are encouraged to act now, preparing both their home and families for whatever may arise. “We are […]
Citing winter weather conditions, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board last night granted several extensions of time for exterior work to be done on properties of concern. Following public hearings, 90-day extensions were granted at 409 East 19th, 812 Grant, 813 Olive, and 2002 Chicago Street. After review for the “findings of fact” phase, 90-day extensions […]
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is reminding those interested in Missouri’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program there are five days remaining to review and comment on the proposed rules put forth by the Department. Passed by the General Assembly in 2018, HB 2034 exempted industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana and the list of controlled substances […]
Missouri consumers received an additional $16.2 million from their insurance companies in 2018, thanks to the work of the department’s Consumer Affairs Division and Market Conduct Section. “One of our primary responsibilities is to protect Missouri consumers and ensure they are treated fairly by insurance companies,” said Chlora Lindley-Myers, Director of the Missouri Department of […]
Dangerously cold wind chills are expected this week as arctic high-pressure building south into the lower Missouri Valley will bring the coldest airmass of the season with dangerously cold wind chills expected both Wednesday and Thursday mornings. A Wind Chill Watch will be in effect from Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm through Thursday morning at […]
The Hamilton United Methodist Church will host a half-day Christ-centered yoga event next week. The Holy Yoga Experience will be held on February 2nd from 9 to 1 o’clock and is described as “a form of experiential worship created to deepen people’s connection to Christ”. Its purpose is to “facilitate a Christ-honoring experience” offering an […]
Grundy County youth in kindergarten through college are invited to take part in Trenton’s Got Talent in February. The Trenton Rotary Club and Trenton R-9 Vocal and Instrumental Music departments present the event to raise funds for the music departments. More than 20 acts are expected to perform at the program in the Trenton High […]
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for those counties along the Iowa border in northern Missouri, and a Wind Chill Advisory has been issued for all counties in northern Missouri extending south to counties along Highway 36. A bitterly cold air mass will sweep across Nebraska and Iowa into Kansas and Missouri this morning. […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees voted at it meeting Tuesday evening to extend President Doctor Lenny Klaver’s contract. His contract was extended by two years, through 2023, with salary to be determined later. The board approved the resignation of Trio Administrative Assistant Sarah Reeter effective January 31st for full-time employment. Her resignation […]
Mother Nature just seems to want to remind us of who is in charge as most of the Winter weather has been fairly moderate. She is throwing another round of wintery weather at northern Missouri, along the Iowa border, on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY, […]
A series of parenting classes are to be held in Trenton during February and March. The six classes, which are free, will be held at the North Central Missouri Mental Health Center at the corner of 28th street and Oklahoma Avenue. Parenting classes are on Tuesdays February 5th through March 11th from 12:30 to 2:30. Parenting classes […]
Trenton Municipal Utilities financial information shows the electric, water, and wastewater departments all have net revenues surpassing expenses this fiscal year. Profits, following depreciation, are about $970,000 for the electric department, nearly $929,000 for the wastewater division, and slightly over $147,000 for the water department. Figures are through December 30th and include revenues minus expenses and […]
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 […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education voted to hire a part-time Superintendent during a closed session Wednesday. Phil Fox was hired for the position for the 2019-2020 school year with a salary of $36,000. Fox replaces Rob Deaver who is retiring at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. The board also voted to […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation advises drivers to stay off the roads this weekend as bitterly cold temperatures combined with another major winter storm will hit Missouri. According to the National Weather Service, rain on Friday will give way to snow overnight and continue through Saturday. Forecasters say this will be a dry snow with […]
With a Winter storm impending, the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has already issued a Winter Storm Warning. A developing storm system is expected to emerge out of the southern Rockies and track across northern Texas into Arkansas later Friday through Saturday. Area residents can expect widespread snow across northern Missouri with heaviest snow totals […]
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan September 6th through 13th. Highlights of the Discover Mackinac Island trip will include Chicago, Millennium Park, Traverse City Winery, the Charlevoix Mushroom Houses, The Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth, Greenfield Village, and the Henry Ford Museum. The trip package includes seven breakfasts; four […]
