The Grundy County Commission on December 14th approved an amendment to the 2021 Grundy County Budget. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the amendment involved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, with revenues of $956,624 and no expenses. Presiding Commission Phillip Ray says the county expects to receive an equal part from the American […]
Members of the Trenton City Council Monday night heard about plans for Rapid Removal Disposal to change the collection date on two of its residential routes beginning in January 2022. A safety concern was expressed by the Jewett-Norris Library Director regarding motorists not halting for the 3 way stop at Main and Crowder, and the […]
The Grundy County Commission on December 7th approved a recommendation from the Grundy County Library Board involving an appointment to the board. Deb Woodard was appointed to replace Cheryl Witten, who resigned from the library board. Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard says the county commission was not given a reason for the resignation.
The Grundy County Commission on November 30th approved a proposal from insurance broker HIC Agency Incorporated. The proposal involved a 2.97% increase only on health insurance, and its approval is contingent on making sure no existing providers are excluded or lost within the service area. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the county will change from […]
Information was shared November 18th on North Central Missouri College’s projects involving facilities. Information on the Savannah Campus and a future student center was provided during the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting. President Doctor Lenny Klaver reported 98% of the planning is complete on the Savannah project. He met with Architect Jeremy Proctor November 17th. […]
The Trenton City Council will consider four ordinances and a resolution next week. The council will meet at Trenton City Hall on November 8, 2021, at 7 p.m. The meeting can also be watched on Zoom. One ordinance deals with a general election to be April 5 to elect one city council member from each of […]
The Grundy County Commission on November 2 accepted a bid for snow removal and ice melt application at the courthouse, old jail, and law enforcement center. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports the bid from Chris and Danny Gott was for $500 per occurrence for snow removal and ice melt and $187.50 per occurrence for ice […]
The Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation, Trenton City Council, Grundy County Commission, and North Central Missouri Development Alliance met on October 27, 2021. The groups discussed the state of economic development in the city and county. No action was taken at the meeting. Jackie Soptic with the IDC reports the groups talked about available land […]
The Grundy County Commission is seeking bids for snow removal and ice melt application for the winter season at the courthouse, old jail entrances and sidewalks, and sidewalks, entrances, and parking spaces at the law enforcement center. The snow removal and ice melt application will include surrounding outer sidewalks at the old jail and the […]
The Grundy County Salary Commission on October 26, 2021, approved a two percent cost of living adjustment increase for county employees. The adjustment is pending the outcome of the county budget for 2022. All elected officials at the meeting voted in favor of the proposal, except for Sheriff Rodney Herring who abstained. Herring said he […]
The Grundy County Commission on October 19 met with the Howe Company and Binder Irrigation of Table Rock, Nebraska regarding the streambank stabilization project for the Thompson River west of Trenton. County Clerk Betty Spickard reports work on the project could start on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. The project is anticipated to be completed before […]
The meeting date and time have been announced for the Grundy County Commission. The county officer’s compensation will be reviewed at the October 26 meeting which is to begin at 9 o’clock that Tuesday morning and will be held at the Grundy County Courthouse. Bids are due November 2, 2021, regarding snow removal and ice […]
The Grundy County Commission will discuss the streambank stabilization project and insurance next week. The commission will meet with the Howe Company and Binder Irrigation at the courthouse in Trenton on October 19 at 9 a.m. regarding streambank stabilization, Aaron Ambrose with Connell Insurance at 10 o’clock, and Darrell Decker with United Healthcare Insurance at […]
The Grundy County Industrial Development Corporation will host an economic development asset inventory meeting. The meeting will be in the Lager Building on the Barton Farm Campus of Trenton on October 27, 2021. from 5 to 8 o’clock in the evening. The meeting will focus on the availability of property suitable for economic development within Grundy […]
The Grundy County Commission is accepting bids for a 2008 Chevrolet Impala and a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. Sealed bids, marked “SEALED BID,” will be accepted in the county clerk’s office in the courthouse in Trenton until October 26th at 8:30 in the morning, at which time they will be publicly opened. The county commission reserves […]
Two additions have been made to the agenda on Tuesday for the weekly meeting of the Grundy County Commission. Representatives of Hickman Insurance will be available Tuesday to assist with open enrollment for employees interested in having insurance. The commissioners will receive an update from Grundy county extension at 11 o’clock. Previously announced was the […]
Approximately 50 community members attended a special meeting of the Grundy County Health Department Board of Trustees on September 30, 2021. The meeting addressed isolation and quarantine at schools and more than a dozen individuals spoke. Before comments were made by the public, Board President NiCole Neal began the meeting by saying the health department […]
More information has been released about the full-time Ambulance Director position for which the Grundy County Commission is seeking applications. Qualifications include having a high school diploma or equivalent as well as the ability to supervise staff and deal with the general public. Requirements are but are not limited to, having a valid Missouri driver’s […]
Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs reports Grundy County received two proposals for a new 911 radio system. The proposals were from Command 1 LLC representing Tait and Harris and from Motorola Solutions Incorporated. Briggs says consultant Tusa will evaluate the proposed systems. In about two to three weeks the consultant will present scores […]
The Grundy County Commission September 28, 2021, accepted a base bid and two add alternates from Binder Irrigation of Table Rock, Nebraska for work on the streambank stabilization project near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. The total cost is $616,944.40. It was previously reported the base bid is $575,030.40, add alternate one is […]
