The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton has revised its guidelines for the public regarding the pandemic. The updated guidelines will begin Monday, July 6th. Restrictions will include library hours weekdays from 8:30 to 4 o’clock to allow for proper cleaning and sanitizing each day. Anyone at least two years old may be permitted […]
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Community of Jameson hoping for bandstand repairs before picnic in August
Jameson is holding a fundraiser to repair the bandstand at its park. The structure sustained damage from part of a tree falling on it. The estimate to replace the roof on the stage is about $3,000. The village has received donations to cover about half of the cost so far. Donations can be sent to […]
Spire customers to see one-time bill credit under agreement approved by Missouri Public Service Commission
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved an agreement reached between the Staff of the Missouri Public Service Commission, the Office of the Public Counsel, and Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire) which will provide approximately $15 million in one-time bill credits to Spire East and Spire West natural gas customers. Under the agreement approved by the […]
Livingston County Sheriff reports on recent investigations and activities
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox has released information on recent investigations involving his office. The sheriff’s office worked with the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force on compliance checks of area alcohol sales. Cox reports investigation resulted in three individuals being cited for alleged violations. The person or persons responsible were cited for alleged supply of […]
Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center officially opens for services on July 6th
Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center will officially open for services on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 1433 Lulu Street in Trenton, Missouri. Life Options Green Hills is a pregnancy medical center that will serve clients throughout the Green Hills area. As a pregnancy medical center, Life Options will meet the needs of individuals, […]
Young at Heart Resources to hold regional elections
Young at Heart Resources will hold its regional elections to its Board of Directors August 11th. Young at Heart was formerly the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging. The board is comprised of nine members representing 18 Northwest Missouri counties. Each term is for three years. Current members Kathy Roach, Ruth Rother, and Johnnie Herndon […]
Grundy County Republican Central Committee to host “Meet the Candidates” night
The Grundy County Republican Central Committee will host a Meet the Candidates Night later this month. The public is invited to partake of a dessert bar and refreshments at the First Assembly of God Church Family Activity Center in Trenton the evening of July 20th at 6:30. Local and state candidates or representatives of the […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital modifies visitor policy for inpatients
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announced effective Monday, July 6, one visitor, who meets the qualifications below, will be allowed to see patients in our inpatient care unit. Under this modification, the Inpatient Care visitor policy is as follows: One visitor at a time Adult visitors only (18 and older) Visiting Hours are 4-7 p.m. Must […]
Fall deer and turkey hunting info now available in new Missouri Department of Conservation booklet
Missouri deer and turkey hunters can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s 2020 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting & Regulations Information booklet, available where permits are sold online at the Missouri Department of Conservation website. The booklet has detailed information on fall deer and turkey hunting […]
The use of In-season nitrogen application on corn can boosts profits
The use of in-season nitrogen on corn has increased in Missouri and surrounding states over the past 10 years. What used to be rare is now common. Some of these applications are planned, but others are to give corn yields a boost when wet weather causes nitrogen loss. In-season nitrogen helps the corn in wet […]
Laredo Board of Education approves budget for next school year
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 budget the evening of Monday, June 29th. Board Secretary Robin Griswold reports revenues are anticipated to be $983,924, and expenditures are expected to be $983,986. That leaves a surplus of $938. The board approved amendments for the 2019-2020 school year and to have that budget match […]
Missouri schools get to decide whether to require masks, adjust class size
State Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven says many Missouri K-12 public school districts and charter schools have asked their families and workers what their comfort levels are about restarting classes this fall. “From what we know about these survey results, it seems the majority of our families and educators agree, they want to be back in […]
VA establishes National Emergency Care Contact Center
Veterans Service Officer Wayne Kleinschmidt reports there is an update for emergency care information for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA has established a national emergency care contact center to simplify the emergency care notification process. Community providers must now notify VA of a veteran presenting at an emergency facility through the […]
NCMC Board of Trustees presented report on COVID-19 back to campus plans; approve budgets
North Central Missouri College President Doctor Lenny Klaver provided a COVID-19 update to the Board of Trustees the evening of Tuesday, June 23rd. He said the college is working on back to campus plans. He wants to incorporate best practices and be quick to react to changes. The National Junior College Athletic Association has made […]
Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors approve budget
The Grundy County Nursing Home District Board of Directors has approved its budget. Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments Administrator Jerry Doerhoff reports income is anticipated to be $5,624,139, and expenses are anticipated to be $5,616,823. That leaves a surplus of $7,316. The board approved a project involving replacing some asphalt in the parking lot behind […]
Grundy County Commission presented update from Road and Bridge Department
The Grundy County Commission heard an update from the Road and Bridge Department Tuesday, June 23rd. Work was to be completed Tuesday, June 23rd on the approach of a bridge on Northwest 102nd Street in Taylor Township. The crew plans to move to Southeast 12th Street to repair a bridge approach and back wall. Shannon […]
Adair County reports 6 new cases of COVID-19 bringing total to 92 cases with 16 in isolation
The Adair County Health Department announced six additional positive COVID-19 cases on Monday. According to the health department, these new cases increase the Adair county total year to date to 92 cases. Currently, there are 16 people in isolation, and 76 have left isolation. Of the latest announced Adair county cases, one is a 25-year-old […]
Trenton City Council adopts ordinances, airport hangar discussion continues
Three ordinances were adopted, appointments made to committees and boards, and reports were given during last nights’ meeting of the Trenton City Council. One ordinance allows the Howe engineering company to coordinate plans for a larger, six-inch water main to supply potable water to the wastewater treatment plant. The cost is $33,000 for services including […]
Three Missouri prisons to reopen to visitors this week with restrictions
Starting this Thursday, Algoa Correctional Center in central Missouri’s Jefferson City, South Central Correctional Center in Licking and Chillicothe Correctional Center in northwest Missouri will begin allowing visitors again. Since the spread of the coronavirus, Missouri’s state prisons have been closed to families, friends, and acquaintances of inmates. Restrictions •All visitors must call the facility […]
Veteran events announced for July, 2020
A veterans service officer and Vet Center counselor will be at VFW Post 919 July 3rd. The service officer will help with VA paperwork and answer questions from 8 to 2 o’clock. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214 and other VA paperwork. The counselor will help discharged and active military with […]