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Jamesport City Council plans street work, sets up CD for funds
The Jamesport City Council on May 13 approved creating a certificate of deposit (CD) for money left in the celebration account created for the Sesquicentennial. City Clerk Shelly Page reported there were no outstanding bills for the celebration account. She discussed with members of the group that hosted the Sesquicentennial that funds were still available, and it was decided to create a CD. The CD will ensure that when the next anniversary occurs, there will be money available to start preparations.
Trenton City Administrator details storm damage and street work updates
In a written report submitted to the Trenton City Council, City Administrator Ron Urton detailed storm damage and street milling work. Urton reported that storms during the first weekend of May damaged four hangar doors at the airport’s north hangar building. He noted that repairs cost about $2,500 and the city plans to file a claim with its insurance company.
Green Hills Region emerges from drought conditions this week
Light to moderate precipitation fell across the Midwest, with the heaviest rain falling in eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and western and central Kentucky, all of which saw improvements. Continuing precipitation is aiding in the rebounding of soil moisture and groundwater and keeping streamflows at good levels. The convergence of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Arkansas saw improvements with the rain that fell this week.
Laredo Aldermen review updates on sewer project construction progress
The Laredo Board of Aldermen heard updates on May 13 on the sewer construction project. City Clerk Mercedes Scobee reported that Simco Contracting is issuing submittals to McClure Engineering. The contracting company is also coordinating with subcontractors to schedule a day to start work on the lagoon and lift station.
Trenton Board of Education reviews scholarships, contracts and discusses future plans
At the Trenton R-9 Board of Education meeting on May 15, Superintendent Daniel Gott reported on the scholarship money awarded to Trenton High School seniors recently. He said $77,239 was awarded to seniors in external scholarships and $87,874 in institutional scholarships. Additionally, $278,640 was awarded to students who qualified for the A+ Program and plan to attend an A+ school. Gott said that amount represents the value of a two-year education at a community college for all seniors who will use A+.
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 6:45PM CDT until May 17 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
…Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and. increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri…. Grand River near Sumner affecting Linn, Livingston, Chariton and. Carroll Counties. * WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE…Grand River near Sumner. * WHEN…From this evening to early Friday morning.
Trenton Police Department recruiting: starting pay $45,864
The Trenton Police Department is accepting applications for police officers to replace those who have left or will be leaving the force. City Administrator Ron Urton told the city council Monday night that two officers recently left, and a third will leave by the end of May. Past advertisements indicate...
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approves bid for BTC Center engineering services
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen on May 14 accepted a bid on behalf of the Friends of Gallatin Downtown for engineering and architectural services for the BTC Center. The bid was from Crockett Engineering Consultants of Columbia and was the only bid received. The board approved the closure of Grand...
Trenton Middle School hosts awards assemblies on May 17
Trenton Middle School will host its awards assemblies on May 17 in the school gym. The schedule for the assemblies is as follows: fifth grade at 8:15 a.m., eighth grade at 8:45 a.m., seventh grade at 9:15 a.m., and sixth grade at 9:45 a.m. Parents and grandparents are welcome to...
Thirteen honor graduates celebrated at THS commencement
Thirteen honor graduates were recognized at the Trenton High School commencement. Aubree Jean Dalrymple was announced as the valedictorian, and Nathan George Stark as the salutatorian. Other honor graduates recognized, listed alphabetically, include Katelyn Nicole Clark, Morgan Lynn Foster, Jena Belle Harris, Asrianna Gianna Havens, Victor Leonard Markell, Zachary Zane Michael, Ella Jo Novak, Emma Elaine Roberts, Michael Anthony Schultz, Gabe Michael Stark, and Lillian Kate Woods.
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