The Missouri State High School Activities Association will make adjustments to the access allowed at this weekend’s Show-Me Showdown as recommended by the Green County Director of Public Health and in consultation with Missouri State University. With a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Missouri and concern for the safety of those working and attending the […]
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Artificial insemination school to be held at Thompson Research Farm in Spickard
A cattle artificial insemination school will be held at the University of Missouri Thompson Research Farm in Spickard. The event will be held on the evenings of March 25th through 27th from 5 to 9 o’clock. Activities will include classroom and hands-on training of AI technique, semen handling, estrus synchronization, and heat detection. Those attending […]
Truman State University cancels “in-person” classes for the week of March 16
Truman State University will not conduct in-person classes the week of March 16 in an effort to limit the possibility of exposure to the coronavirus to the campus and Kirksville communities. At this time, the University does not have any cases of coronavirus, and the general student population is not among those known to be […]
Northwest Missouri State University postponing “in-person” classes until March 23
Northwest Missouri State University announced tonight it is postponing the resumption of in-person classes to protect the health and safety of its students and employees from the spread of COVID-19. Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski informed the campus community, through an email, that classes at its Maryville and Northwest-Kansas City locations will resume Monday, March 23. Students […]
University of Missouri cancels some “in-person” classes
The University of Missouri will cancel some in-person classes amid the growing outbreak of novel coronavirus. In-person classes were canceled as of 5 o’clock Wednesday, extending through Sunday. Faculty were asked to plan to teach remotely next week, (March 16 to 20). Existing online classes will continue as scheduled. Spring break for M-U happens the […]
Congressman Sam Graves announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Sam Graves has announced the kickoff to his 2020 Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the nationwide contest each spring. Since 1982, when the program first began, over 650,000 high school students across the country have participated. “North Missouri students always produce some of the most exceptional artwork. We truly have some […]
UTV strikes tractor head-on, driver life-flighted to Columbia
A New Cambria man received serious injuries when the UTV he was operating collided with a small tractor on a country road northwest of New Cambria. The patrol reports vision was obstructed by a fire near the road. Forty-seven-year-old Michael Duncan was flown by medical helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia. The operator of the […]
Trenton High School Percussion Orchestra participates in Graceland Percussion Day
The Trenton High School Percussion Orchestra recently traveled to Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa to participate in Graceland Percussion Day. The event was free of charge and included 4 masterclasses taught by Dr. Scott Herring, Professor of Percussion at the University of South Carolina, Award-winning Irish Percussionist, Cara Wildman, Dr. Chris McWilliams, Freelance Percussionist from […]
Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation approves 23 to receive scholarships
The Gene Kauffman Scholarship Foundation, Incorporated Board of Directors approved 23 female graduates of North Mercer and Princeton high schools to receive $117,639.44 in scholarships for the Spring 2020 semester. Eleven recipients are attending North Central Missouri College in Trenton. Five are attending Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Four are attending Missouri Western State […]
Trenton Middle School student qualifies for State Geography Bee
An eighth-grader from Trenton Middle School has qualified for the State Geography Bee competition. Milo Simpson will compete on the campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia March 27th for a chance to move on to the national competition. Simpson is the first TMS student to qualify for the state event.
NCMC students participate in Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum
NCMC students Katie Blanchard from Lucerne, MO Cash Miller from Warsaw, MO and were two of the 98 collegiate students that participated in the 33rd Annual Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values held February 14-16, 2020, in Jefferson City, Missouri. The forum challenges students’ character development by encouraging them to reflect on […]
Bethany native promoted to commanding officer of Missouri Highway Patrol, Troop H, in St. Joseph
Lieutenant Clark N. Stratton, Troop A, is being promoted to the rank of Captain and designated commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, MO. Stratton was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1992, as a member of the 64th Recruit Class. Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City, he was […]
Time change announced for performance of Golden Dragon Acrobats
The time has been changed for the Golden Dragon Acrobats performance as part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series March 2nd. The acrobats will now perform in the Baldwin Auditorium in Kirksville at 7:30 that night. The Broadway veterans are originally from China and have toured the United States continuously since 1978. They use […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2019
North Central Missouri College Foundation announces the Distinguished Alumni Class for 2019, Kevin Bailey, Loma Hurst, and Sam Smith all from Trenton, MO. Distinguished Alumni honorees will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on February 29, 2020, at the Red Barn Event Center in Trenton. The Pirates Ball is to celebrate the Voyage Fund, which […]
Scholarship for THS graduate reinstated and to be awarded this year
The Trenton High School Alumni Association and Foundation Trust for THS announce the revival of a scholarship for a Trenton High graduate. As a result of recent donations by individuals, classes, and memorials, a scholarship for a Trenton High School graduate has been reinstated and will be awarded beginning with this year’s senior class. Applications […]
Commanding Officer of Missouri Highway Patrol, Troop H in St. Joseph, to retire after 28-years of service
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, Missouri, will retire March 1, 2020, after 28 years of service to the citizens of Missouri. McDonald was appointed to the Patrol on January 1, 1992, as a member of the 64th Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, […]
Audio: Missouri Representative wants to change state’s legal definition of marriage to domestic union
State Representative Adam Schnelting of eastern Missouri’s St. Charles wants to change the legal definition of marriage to a domestic union. During a Missouri House committee hearing today, Schnelting, a licensed minister and former pastor, says he’s sponsoring a bill because he says marriage is not the government’s business. Speaking on behalf of […]
Northwest Missouri State University – Kansas City “Call to Action Coalition Summit” set for February 26, 2020
Northwest Missouri State University-Kansas City is working with the Kansas City region and its communities this month to bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking. Northwest-Kansas City, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2020will host higher education professionals from the Kansas City area and hear from experts and survivors of […]
THS High School students participate in Honor Band at Graceland University
Twelve Trenton High School Band students recently participated in the Honor Band at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. THS students participating were Ann Airey, Brett Kennedy, Mackenzie Klinginsmith, Serenity Marsh, Kayleigh Streett, Ashley Johnson, Mari Atup, Kayleigh Snuffer, Sarah Tobias, Connor Campbell, Trager Leeper, and Rudy Mathews. Trenton Director of Bands Ethan Stewart says students […]
Video: Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform in Kirksville
A group of acrobats originally from China will return to Kirksville as part of Truman State University’s Kohlenberg Lyceum Series. The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform in the Baldwin Auditorium on the night of March 2nd at 7 o’clock. The Broadway veterans have toured the United States since 1978 and utilize traditional dance, costumes, ancient […]