A website ranks Missouri among the best states for teachers. A new study by personal finance website Wallethub ranks Missouri 15th on its list for best states for teachers. It also ranks the Show-Me State 3rd for the lowest projected teacher turnover rate. Wallethub’s study analyzes the 50 U.S. states and the District […]
The Trenton City Council last night voted to authorize a 5% reduction in electric rates effective with the bills received in November, and the council ultimately voted to have an electric rate study done, but not until after the Mayor vetoed two separate motions. Last week, the utility committee advanced discussion on having a three-month […]
Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On on October 18 during the Great Central American ShakeOut Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs says the purpose of the drill is to get people to think about what they would do if there was an earthquake and review their earthquake plan. He […]
Members of the administrative committee will leave it up to the city council to decide on how to dispose of an obsolete fire truck. The fire truck is a 1984 L-T-I 100-foot aerial platform on twin rear axles and with a 49-foot overall length. The truck was taken out of service by the city because […]
Garth Brooks, the reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, will take the stage in Indianapolis for a private show at this year’s 91st National FFA Convention & Expo. The premier youth leadership organization dedicated to preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture, the National FFA Organization boasts a membership […]
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today released a detailed accounting of how the U.S. Department of Agriculture calculated estimated damage from trade disruptions. USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist developed an estimate of gross trade damages for commodities with assessed retaliatory tariffs by Canada, China, the European Union, Mexico, and Turkey to set commodity […]
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic next month in Trenton. Grundy County residents at least 18 years of age can get a flu shot at the clinic October 17th from 10 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon. The drive-thru route will begin on southbound Princeton […]
(Missourinet) – There’s still confusion over how long Missourians will be able to fly with current state ID’s. Missouri’s Revenue Department acknowledged on Tuesday that its deadline to comply with the federal Real ID Act is October 10th but said there was a grace period through January 21st. Kent Boyd with the Springfield Branson Airport wants […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education added a clarification to the student handbook regarding alcohol infractions Monday evening. The handbook currently reads “four extra-curricular suspensions,” but will be clarified to read “four school-sponsored extra-curricular events where the student is representing the school”. The board approved Ally Lashae Photography to take pictures at Barnwarming, Homecoming, […]
Entries continue to be received for the 34th annual Missouri Day Festival parade next month. The Trenton Rotary Club is encouraging participants to pre-register for the October 20th parade which has a theme of “Hometown Heritage.” Floats and entries will celebrate the importance of local history, historic, business or civic individuals or cultural traditions. Parade […]
The First Baptist Church in Cameron presents a walk-through drama, “Shelter from the Storm,” on four dates in October. The Judgement House drama involves a family deciding to take a deep-woods camping adventure to escape stress at home. Promoters say the family members don’t know their disagreements will pale compared to the thunderstorm they’re about […]
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards has launched a new tool that will give Missouri businesses faster access to resources that help them develop safer and healthier workplaces while saving money on lost time and workers’ compensation insurance costs. On Thursday, September 6, at the Governor’s Conference on Economic […]
GRM Networks has announced its Second Quarter Community Improvement Grant Program recipients. The Wilson-Axline American Legion Post Number 216 of Bethany received $500 to purchase items needed for remodeling the Legion Hall bathrooms. The Graceland University Sustainability Program of Lamoni, Iowa received $500 to help start a bike share program in Lamoni. The Lamoni Farmers […]
The Grundy County Health Department will offer Social Media in Emergency Response Training next week. Department of Public Safety Director of New Media and State Emergency Management Agency Public Information Officer Sara Dayley will present the one-day, interactive training at the First Christian Church of Trenton Monday, September 10th, 2018. Training will be held from […]
The Jamesport Community Association sponsors two upcoming annual events. A craft show, retail market, and flea market will be part of Heritage Days at the Spillman Events Center September 28th and 29th. Those activities, as well as kettle corn, fall décor, food, and antiques, will be available both days from 9 o’clock in the morning […]
The Lions Club in Trenton recently made a monetary donation of $500.00 to the Bright Futures Trenton organization. “The Trenton Lions Club has focused on youth services for several years, said Dr. John Holcomb. “The club feels that Bright Futures provides the ideal means of coordinating these services community-wide.” Bright Futures is a non-profit organization dedicated […]
(Missourinet) – The NFL season is approaching, and football fans looking for the latest and greatest Chiefs merchandise should be careful. Susan Buck with the Better Business Bureau warns consumers not to get gear from unreliable online retailers. Websites offering deals on football merchandise may be too good to be true and Buck says […]
Board Members of the Foundation Trust for Trenton High School held their Annual Meeting on Sunday afternoon culminating a busy weekend of activities. Record numbers were reported for various weekend functions and for many of the reunions of the honor classes. In a very busy meeting of the Board, plans were made to establish a […]
A Kansas City production company owned by a former Trenton resident has been nominated for three awards at the Mid-America Emmys. Blue Coffee Pictures is nominated for Editor-Short Film (Promo, PSA, Commercial), Commercial Campaign, and Branded Content Program. Owner Michael Ransdell says a film for Visit Kansas City received two of the nominations, and the […]
IRS officials are calling on Missouri taxpayers to check if the right amount of money is being withheld. Spokesman Christopher Miller says the paycheck checkup found on the IRS website is easy to use. Recent changes to the tax code mean some Missourians might owe more than expected. IRS Spokesman Christopher Miller says taking […]
