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Judge keeps $50,000 bond for Eckert in Trenton church theft case

A Grundy County judge has maintained a $50,000 cash-only bond for Patricia Marie Eckert of Laredo, who faces felony charges involving alleged theft and forgery at Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton. Eckert appeared in custody Nov. 10 for a bond hearing before Associate Circuit Judge Carrie Lamm Clark. She...

Trenton, MO · 1d
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Company officials announce closing of Macon Conagra plant in coming weeks

MACON, Mo. - Just a week after the announced closing of the John Deere plant in Ottumwa, Iowa, another major employer in the Tri-States is shutting down. Workers at the Conagra plant in Macon were told Monday morning that the facility will be closing. Just last year, Conagra announced a...

Macon, MO · 3d
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Livingston County Initiative Concerning Animals and Deliveries

As deliveries to homes and business are quite common these days, and following recent incidents in which delivery drivers were attacked by dogs, the Livingston County Health Center, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and Livingston County Commission are encouraging residents to take simple precautions to prevent future attacks. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas explains.

Livingston County, MO · 2d
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‘More with less’; Missouri prepares A-F school grades amid deepening funding gap

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Actions Approved By The Chillicothe City Council

The Chillicothe City Council approved three items from its agenda on Monday. The Contract for Audit Services for 2027, 2028, and 2029 was approved with Conrad & Higgins LLC. The contract includes the audit of the City of Chillicothe, the Bowling Alley, and the Golf Course. The first year is capped at $41,500, with a $1,000 increase in each of the following two years.

Chillicothe, MO · 2d

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State workforce officials prepare to assist 442 workers affected by Conagra closure

MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development says its Rapid Response team is in contact with Conagra Brands after the company announced it will permanently close its Macon plant and eliminate 442 jobs. Heather Dolce, an assistant commissioner with the department, said Tuesday the state does not yet have details The post State workforce officials prepare to assist 442 workers affected by Conagra closure appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Macon, MO · 2d

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Laredo board appoints mayor, deputy mayor and new city alderman

The Laredo Board of Aldermen approved Derek Eckert as mayor, Amanda Tobias as deputy mayor, and Bruce McFie as an alderman during its Nov. 9 meeting. City Clerk Emily Kasey said the leadership changes followed the death of former Mayor Carol Holloway on Oct. 21. The board also approved updating...

Laredo, MO · 1d

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NCCC Building Trades Project Reviewed During South Harrison School Board Meeting

North Central Career Center Director Erik Coffey covered the Building Trades Project being constructed with the help of North Central Career Center students during the November meeting this week of the South Harrison School Board. This year’s project is a house project for Corey and Crysti McQuinn located northeast of the city lake.

Harrison County, MO · 1d

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Five defendants plead guilty in Grundy County Circuit Court cases

Five defendants pleaded guilty in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on Nov. 10. Jomelle Baker of Trenton pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor fourth-degree assault stemming from Nov. 4. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors filed an amended charge, and Baker waived formal arraignment. The court accepted the agreement, suspended imposition of sentence, and placed her on one year of court-supervised probation. Baker received six days of shock incarceration in the Grundy County Jail, with credit for six days already served. She must pay $240 in jail boarding fees directly to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, $117.50 in court costs, and a $300 donation to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. The combined $697.50 is due by Jan. 12.

Grundy County, MO · 1d

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‘Hail Satan’ Invocation Sparks Renewed Controversy at Ottumwa City Council

Police escorted a man from an Ottumwa City Council meeting after he interrupted an invocation delivered by Matt Dalbey. The incident followed another controversy over council invocations in October. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Wapello County honors Russell Goering with first posthumous Veteran of the Year award during Veterans Day ceremony

OTTUMWA, Iowa - On Wednesday, Ottumwa's American Legion O.B. Nelson Post No. 3 held a public Veterans Day ceremony and gave away free lunch in honor of those who served. Speakers emphasized the importance of appreciating the sacrifices made not only by service members as they fought to protect our freedom, but by their families as well.

Wapello County, IA · 1d

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 3d

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BaconTown Returns to Ottumwa November 14

Ottumwa is getting ready to celebrate one of its favorite traditions as BaconTown returns to Bridge View Center on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Known as Ottumwa’s BaconFest, BaconTown celebrates the area’s connection to bacon, bringing together local chefs and vendors to showcase the many delicious ways bacon can be prepared and enjoyed. Organizers proudly point out that no town in America produces more bacon than Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 13h

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New Washington County Medical Examiner Investigator Appointed

A new Medical Examiner Investigator was appointed by the Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. Joshua Laws of Washington was appointed to the role, and will join Washington County Medical Examiner Dr. Paul Towner on staff in a medical examiner investigator role. Laws also currently serves on the Washington County Ambulance, Fire Department, and EMS and Rescue Unit.

Washington County, IA · 1d

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County approves term sheet with Mesabi

LEE COUNTY – The Lee County Board of Supervisors put their stamp on an incentive package that was discussed last week to spur construction on a $15 billion steel plant in Lee County. The board approved the term sheet with a unanimous 5-0 vote in what Supervisor Chuck Holmes...

Lee County, IA · 1d

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$15 billion steel project moves forward in Lee County

Plans for a massive $15 billion southeast Iowa steel plant project that will bring thousands of jobs to Lee County are a step closer to reality. The Lee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved this week a term sheet setting the framework for local tax and community benefit payments for the Mesabi Metallics steel project, which is expected to be the largest integrated steel complex in U.S. history.

Lee County, IA · 1d

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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 3d

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Fairfield City Council & Jefferson County Supervisors Explore Shared Dog Facility

The Fairfield City Council and Jefferson County Board of Supervisors met jointly Monday evening on November 9th to discuss the dog issues happening in both the city and county, and they brought up building a shared animal impound facility — a move both bodies said could solve a long-running problem neither has been able to address on its own.

Fairfield, IA · 2d

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Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail

Incoming Henry County Attorney Abbie Liechty has objected to a plan by the Board of Supervisors to move the county attorney’s office from the first floor of the courthouse across the street to the former location of the county sheriff’s department and jail. Liechty was the winner in last Tuesday’s election and takes office in January. She told the Board at a meeting last week the office of the county attorney provides service for the county’s citizens and the other departments and employees located in the courthouse. The HawkEye reports that Liechty believes the plan to co-locate across the street with Juvenile Court Services is also problematic. One supervisor said further study needs to be done to make sure all space in the Courthouse is used, before moving offices out of the building. The board started looking at space reconfiguration when the public asked for more room in the board meeting room on the first floor of the courthouse. The board has considered options and has met for work sessions a few times throughout the year. Henry County Auditor Robin Detrick asked the board why none of them have consulted her directly about any of the plans under consideration and why work sessions are scheduled on days she is not able to attend—most recently on Election Day. Another work session to consider courthouse space is set for this Thursday.

Henry County, IA · 3d

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Fairfield Police Department Honors Veterans, Recognizes Three Officers on Veterans Day

The Fairfield Police Department on Wednesday, November 11th, honored veterans and recognized three of its own officers who have served in the United States military. “Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who have defended our freedoms,” the department said. “To every veteran, past and present, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your service and sacrifices will never be forgotten.”

Fairfield, IA · 1d