The Ragan-Hickman American Legion Auxiliary Unit 477 of Mercer will hold its annual Fourth of July Breakfast and Bake Sale to raise money to buy grave markers for veterans graves at 17 Mercer County cemeteries. The event will be held at the American Legion Building in Mercer on the morning of July 4th from 6 […]
We rarely think of those in the farming community dealing with the silent crisis, however, farming is a crap shoot. There are no guarantees in farming, with daily costs to run a farm continually on the rise, add to the mix weather that is unpredictable and the stress at times can be almost insurmountable. With […]
The General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site of Laclede will host two activities this weekend. The first will be a military honors ceremony and program at the historic site Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018, from 1 to 3 o’clock. Administrator Denzil Heaney says that the “Welcome Home” event will include soil gathered from […]
Two Veterans events are planned in Trenton for June 1st and June 4th. A Kansas City Vet Center Counselor will provide counseling at the Trenton VFW Hall Friday, June 1st from 8:30 to noon. A Veterans Service Officer will not be at the VFW due to a family emergency. A Veterans Service Officer will be […]
KC Elder Law will offer a free workshop about Medicaid at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton Wednesday, May 30th Attorney Kenneth Herring will discuss changes in laws regarding asset protection and long-term care planning on asset protection from 6 to 7 o’clock. Topics will include how Medicaid works, how to avoid having life savings wiped […]
(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 […]
Missouri’s Veterans Recognition Program is now accepting applications from Veterans who served on active duty during recent conflicts in Iraq. The Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn Veterans Recognition Awards are now being offered to eligible Missourians, said retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Ortmeyer, the Veterans Recognition Program manager. “The awards […]
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. The poppy reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by veterans while protecting our freedoms with those who wear a poppy honoring those who have worn our […]
A new milk price safety net for dairy producers is in place. To take part farmers must rush to their local USDA farm service center. Milk producers must sign up for the first time or re-enroll by June 1, say University of Missouri Extension dairy economists. Most dairy farmers don’t like the original USDA Margin […]
Representatives of the Princeton Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at the Princeton Cemetery this weekend to offer graveside flags. The VFW will be present at the cemetery Friday through Monday, – May 25th through May 28th, – during the hours of 8 in the morning until 6 o’clock in the event.
A United States Marine Corps veteran from Harris will be honored during the 30th Annual Salute to Veterans Air Show. Colonel Dennis Goldsmith will be one of 12 honored at the free event to be held at the Columbia Regional Airport May 26th and 27th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 4 o’clock in […]
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 […]
Missouri’s fire departments, especially in rural areas, have a critical need for more firefighters and a new state program aims to help recruit more. State Fire Marshal Tim Beam tells Missourinet the “Firefighters Veterans Initiative” is intended to link veterans and active service members to fire service careers. Missouri has more than 63,000 […]
You can now manage your primary care and certain specialty care VA appointments online at participating VA facilities. You will need a Premium My HealtheVet Account to use online scheduling. If you do not have a Premium account, please visit My HealtheVet or contact the My HealtheVet Coordinator at your nearest VA facility. U.S. Army Veteran G. Paul Moffett, […]
Four Missouri prisons, including the one in Moberly, have a new program that house offenders who are military veterans in their own wing. Navy veteran Gerome Cummings of St. Louis tells Missourinet he feels a sense of family among his fellow soldiers in prison. The veterans participate in PTSD and substance abuse treatment, […]
The Milan Elks Lodge is collecting deer hides from hunters for to be used to assist veterans. Lee VanDusseldorp with the Elks says hides can be brought to the Elks Lodge or Foster’s Kwik Lube and Tire in Milan. The hides are salted down and used to make fingerless gloves for disabled veterans to use […]
With Veteran’s Day falling on Saturday this year, many of our area schools have notified KTTN of holding Veteran’s programs on Friday during school hours. With that in mind, we have compiled a listing of those holding programs to honor Veterans. Veterans are invited to attend a program this morning at 8 o’clock at Rissler elementary […]
To honor our nation’s veterans, Hy-Vee is encouraging its customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative and help the men and women who have served America. The Hy-Vee Homefront initiative is comprised of several company efforts, including Hy-Vee’s “Round Up for the Homefront” program, complimentary Veterans Day breakfasts at all Hy-Vee stores, Honor Flights, and […]
Trenton High and Middle Schools invite area Veterans to a student-led program for Veterans Day this Friday, November 10 from 1 o’clock until2:30 in the THS Commons. The student organizations and the vocal music departments have developed a tribute to honor Veterans. Key Club and Builders Club are hosting a Veteran’s Day coffee beginning at […]
Gallatin High School will hold an assembly for veterans, service members, and their spouses next week. The assembly will be held in the school gym the afternoon of November 10th at 1 o’clock. A reception will be held in the library afterward. Call Amy Holder at Gallatin High School at 660-663-2171 for more information. North […]
