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1932 Clear Creek Bridge Demolished

The curved bridge built in 1932 on 190 highway between Lock Springs and Jamesport has been demolished. The demolition crew has completed their...

Donna and Bob Voels

New Pastor for Jamesport United Methodist Church

Jamesport United Methodist Church welcomes Pastor Bob Voels and his wife Donna to their congregation. Pastor Bob is in his twentieth year of...

Phase II of Street Project Completed

The Jamesport City Council met in regular session Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jamesport City Hall. Council members in attendance were: Joey Chadwick, Brandon...

A portion of
the crowd that attended the annual
Spring Hill School Auction
last week.

Spring Hill Auction Brings Record Crowds to Jamesport

Crowds gathered from near and far last Wednesday and Thursday to attend the annual Spring Hill Consignment Sale. This year, the auction was held on...

Jamesport Street Improvement

Jamesport Street improvement continues this week with the paving of Elm and Charles Streets. This is Phase 2 of the street project which is a...

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Agriculture & Farming

North Central MO Fair Set for July 29 - Aug. 2

The North Central Missouri Fair returns July 29 through August 2, 2025, bringing a full schedule of events and attractions to the fairgrounds in Trenton. Festivities begin...

Drone training offered Aug. 5 at Fairfax

University of Missouri Extension specialists will provide a full day of discussion and hands-on training for using drones in Missouri agriculture Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the MU...

FCS Financial Stockholders Elect Directors

Through a mail ballot, the stockholders of FCS Financial elected three directors to the board who will serve four-year terms. Elected by the cooperative’s member-owners...

Births & Birthdays

Births - July 17, 2025

Tina Renn Hearn Russell and Becca Hearn of Trenton, Mo., are the parents of a girl born at 11:17 p.m., July 4th, 2025. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches...

Donna and Bob Voels

New Pastor for Jamesport United Methodist Church

Jamesport United Methodist Church welcomes Pastor Bob Voels and his wife Donna to their congregation. Pastor Bob is in his twentieth year of...

Area Church News - July 17, 2025

Gallatin First Christian Church At our July 13 worship service, Wyatt Rosenbaum and Raelynn Beenken brought in the Light of Christ and lit the altar candles. Carrie Holcomb...

Sunday School Lesson - Humility Before God

Lesson: James 4:1-10, 13-17 Readings: Isaiah 57:13-21; Luke 12:13-21; 14:7-11; 18:9-14; I Peter 5:5-7 Time: about A.D. 45 Place: from Jerusalem “God resisteth the proud,...

City/Local Government

Dues for Lock Springs Fire Protection Association are Due

Patronage fees for membership in the Lock Springs Fire Protection Association were due July 1st. Bylaws of the Association grant membership eligibility to all property...

City Council to Meet Monday

Notice is hereby given that the Jamesport City Council will conduct a meeting Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jamesport City Hall. The tentative agenda of this...

Clubs & Organizations

Pattonsburg FFA students in front of the Washington Monument
during their trip to Washington D.C. for the Washington Leadership
Conference, left to right - Kavinly Rutledge, Josie Shock, Annabelle
Gardner, Caden McCrary and Collin Mason.

Pattonsburg FFA Students Attend Washington Leadership Conference

Every year, thousands of FFA members from across the United States gather in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a...

The July Yard of the Month Award goes to Johny Bradshaw, at 704 East 8th, Trenton, Missouri.

Grand River Garden Club of Trenton Announces Winners

Entries Open for Missouri Day Parade with a Theme of “Anchored in...

0Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Missouri Day Parade, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 in Trenton. The Trenton Rotary Club will again be organizing the...

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Area Church News - July 17, 2025

Gallatin First Christian Church At our July 13 worship service, Wyatt Rosenbaum and Raelynn Beenken brought in the Light of Christ and lit the altar candles. Carrie Holcomb...

Recipes From The Heartland - July 17, 2025

FRESH BLUEBERRY LEMON PIECrust: ½ c. butter, softened 1 c. flourPie Filling: 2/3 c. sugar 3 T lemon Jello 1¼ c. water, divided ¼ c. Clear Jel 2 c. of fresh blueberries Cool...

Sunday School Lesson - Humility Before God

Lesson: James 4:1-10, 13-17 Readings: Isaiah 57:13-21; Luke 12:13-21; 14:7-11; 18:9-14; I Peter 5:5-7 Time: about A.D. 45 Place: from Jerusalem “God resisteth the proud,...

Arraignments Set for Trenton Felony Cases

Three Trenton residents facing felony charges waived their preliminary hearings on July 8 in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Their cases have been...

Daviess County Court News - July 17, 2025

COMMISSION MINUTES The Honorable Daviess County Commission met on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Jim Ruse, Presiding Commissioner, called the meeting to order. David...

Daviess County Court News - July 10, 2025

COMMISSION MINUTES The commission minutes were unavailable at press time.RECORDER’S OFFICE Warranty Deeds Tract in Jefferson Township from Jeffrey Nicholas Hoppenthaler to...

Daviess County News

Reasons to Vaccinate Making the Vaccine Decision: Addressing Common...

Vaccines protect against diseases Different vaccines work in different ways, but every vaccine helps the body’s immune system learn how to fight germs. It typically takes a...

Winners Named in 2025 Daviess County Junior Livestock Show

The 2025 Daviess County Junior Livestock Shows recognized dozens of youth exhibitors for outstanding performance in animal husbandry, showmanship, and herdsmanship...

Daviess County Sheriffs Office Incident Report

ARRESTS 7/10/2025 - Orville W. Etherton, Chillicothe, 55 year old male, Trespass, Transported to DDRJ, Bond $10,000.00 Cash only. 7/10/2025 - Chris McGee, Gallatin, 60 year...

MDC invites public to learn about bears at July 25 virtual program

Missouri’s black bear population is growing, which means it’s becoming increasingly important that Show-Me State residents know how to avoid...

Learn about the history of the exploration of Missouri’s natural...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn about the early explorers that traveled the Ozarks. During the winter of...

Do You Have What It Takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 126th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply....

North Central MO Fair Set for July 29 - Aug. 2

The North Central Missouri Fair returns July 29 through August 2, 2025, bringing a full schedule of events and attractions to the fairgrounds in Trenton. Festivities begin...

Prairie Metal Sales

July 5th Parade Draws Over 40 Entries

The annual July 5th parade started at 6:00 p.m., with around fifty entries, and led through downtown and past the City Park.

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NCMC Names Maggie Bowman Campus Store Director

North Central Missouri College is proud to announce that Maggie Bowman of Trenton, MO, (hometown St. Joseph, MO), has been named the new NCMC...

Pictured left to right: Josie Sigars and Connor Hershley.

NCMC SkillsUSA Team Earns Bronze at Nationals Competition

The North Central Missouri College SkillsUSA robotics team, represented by Josie Sigars and Connor Hershley, recently accomplished a significant...

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Report

Monday, July 7, 2025 through Sunday, July 13, 2025DETENTION: Booked 4 inmates Released 6 inmates (1 transported to DOC) Took 4 inmates to Associate Court on...

Reasons to Vaccinate Making the Vaccine Decision: Addressing Common...

Vaccines protect against diseases Different vaccines work in different ways, but every vaccine helps the body’s immune system learn how to fight germs. It typically takes a...

Sunnyview Nursing Home Discussed at Trenton Rotary Club Meeting

Sunnyview Nursing Home and Apartments was the topic of a program presented at the Thursday, July 10 meeting of the Trenton Rotary Club, held at the BTC Bank community room....

Special Meeting, Grundy Co. Nursing Home District Board of Directors

July 21, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. in the conference room AGENDA 1. Opening roll-call 2. Closed session RSMO.610.021.1 Related to legal action, causes of action or litigation...

Harris Dixon Competed as Ketchup in Hot Dog Race at Royals Ballgame

Drew and Amy Dixon and their children, Harris and Ida, attended a Royals game in Kansas City Sunday and Harris who is 11 years old, was picked to...

Large crowds attended the annual Spring Hill Auction that was held July 2 & 3, with profits going towards the Spring Hill School.

Interesting Statistics from the Spring Hill Auction

Following are some notes from the annual Spring Hill Consignment Auction, held in Jamesport on July 2nd and 3rd: • Amount of land needed to host...

Vendors set up at the Gallatin Farmers & Makers Market.

Farmers Markets in Trenton and Gallatin Offer Homemade, Homegrown &...

Those hankering after local honey, home-baked items, crafty designs, or just energetic community vibes can find it at local farmers markets in...

Law Enforcement

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Report

Monday, July 7, 2025 through Sunday, July 13, 2025DETENTION: Booked 4 inmates Released 6 inmates (1 transported to DOC) Took 4 inmates to Associate Court on...

Daviess County Sheriffs Office Incident Report

ARRESTS 7/10/2025 - Orville W. Etherton, Chillicothe, 55 year old male, Trespass, Transported to DDRJ, Bond $10,000.00 Cash only. 7/10/2025 - Chris McGee, Gallatin, 60 year...

Daviess County Sheriffs Office Incident Report - 7/10/2025

ARRESTS 7/1/2025 - Rebecca Waldeier, Altamont, 63 year old female, DWI - Persistent, Transported to DDRJ, bond $10,000.00, Cash only. 7/4/2025 - Jeremiah Brittain,...

Local Community News

In front - Codi Turner. Second row, left to right - Lydia Etter and Abby
Cotton. Third row, left to right - Garrison Eads, Zach Manning and Kaysen
May. Back row, left to right - Coaches, CJ Turner, Gary Eads and
Emily Eads

Eads Trucking T-Ball Team Closes Out Season

Harris Dixon Competed as Ketchup in Hot Dog Race at Royals Ballgame

Drew and Amy Dixon and their children, Harris and Ida, attended a Royals game in Kansas City Sunday and Harris who is 11 years old, was picked to...

Births - July 17, 2025

Tina Renn Hearn Russell and Becca Hearn of Trenton, Mo., are the parents of a girl born at 11:17 p.m., July 4th, 2025. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches...

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MO Dept. of Conservation

MDC invites public to learn about bears at July 25 virtual program

Missouri’s black bear population is growing, which means it’s becoming increasingly important that Show-Me State residents know how to avoid...

Learn about the history of the exploration of Missouri’s natural...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn about the early explorers that traveled the Ozarks. During the winter of...

New MDC hunting booklets available for deer, turkey, dove, waterfowl

Booklets are available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri deer, turkey, waterfowl, and dove...

MO Dept. of Natural Resources

Round up for Veterans with Missouri State Parks

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and its Division of State Parks are proud supporters of our nation’s veterans. During July, all proceeds from the Round Up...

Do You Have What It Takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 126th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply....

FCS Financial Stockholders Elect Directors

Through a mail ballot, the stockholders of FCS Financial elected three directors to the board who will serve four-year terms. Elected by the cooperative’s member-owners...

Rural Route Resurfacing Project to Begin on Daviess County Route Y...

A project focused on resurfacing low volume rural routes in several counties across Northwest Missouri is scheduled to begin tomorrow, July 15. Herzog Contracting Corp.,...

Missouri Student Cell Phone Ban Signed Into Law

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed 13 bills into law on Wednesday, July 10, including a sweeping education bill that bans students from using cell phones in schools during the...

Round up for Veterans with Missouri State Parks

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and its Division of State Parks are proud supporters of our nation’s veterans. During July, all proceeds from the Round Up...

Jamesport USPS

Jamesport USPS

Photo by Rick Liebendorfer

1932 Clear Creek Bridge Demolished

The curved bridge built in 1932 on 190 highway between Lock Springs and Jamesport has been demolished. The demolition crew has completed their...

Rural Route Resurfacing Project to Begin on Daviess County Route Y...

A project focused on resurfacing low volume rural routes in several counties across Northwest Missouri is scheduled to begin tomorrow, July 15. Herzog Contracting Corp.,...

Clear Creek Bridge Demolished

Replacement of the Clear Creek Bridge on 190 Highway between Jamesport and Lock Springs began Monday. The new bridge is scheduled to be completed...

Upcoming Events at Local Libraries

Daviess Co. Library Beach Read-in & Pool Party On Friday, July 18, the Daviess County Library will hold a beach read-in and pool party from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. The event...

Summer Reading Challenge with 2nd Lady Usha Vance

Children aged K-8th grade can participate in a summer reading challenge spearheaded by Usha Vance, Second Lady of the United States. To join, simply download a reading log...

Zoie Williams Joins US Army

Zoie Williams, a 2025 graduate of Tri-County High School, recently joined the US Army and is stationed at Ft. Sill, OK. She would like to hear from friends and family. Her...

John W. Cain, Jr.

John W. Cain, Jr., age 91 of Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday morning, July 12, 2025, at Trustwell Living of Overland Park. Graveside...

Dolores Jean (Wise) Little

Dolores Little an 87 year old Princeton resident, passed away at 1:29 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Wright Memorial Hospital of...

I.B. “Butch” Fugate Jr.

I.B. “Butch” Fugate Jr., of Hamilton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love. Born February 23, 1950, in Yuma, Colorado,...

Republican Central Committee Discusses Taxes, Upcoming Fish Fry

The Republican Central Committee met Monday, July 7, 2025, at the home of Mary Axtell, with eleven members present. Chairman Ben Thomas called the meeting to order and...

Active Aging Resource Center - July 17, 2025

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of July 21 - 25: Monday – pork steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, peach crisp; Tuesday – beef pot pie with mixed...

Active Aging Resource Center - July 10, 2025

The menu for the Active Aging Resource Center for the week of July 14 - 18: Monday – chicken strips, tater tots, buttered peas, fruit; Tuesday – sliced ham, mixed...

Jamesport USPS

Jamesport USPS

Recipes From The Heartland - July 17, 2025

FRESH BLUEBERRY LEMON PIECrust: ½ c. butter, softened 1 c. flourPie Filling: 2/3 c. sugar 3 T lemon Jello 1¼ c. water, divided ¼ c. Clear Jel 2 c. of fresh blueberries Cool...

Recipes From The Heartland - July 10, 2025

MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLEFor the Chicken Filling 1 10.5-oz. can condensed cheddar cheese (or fiesta nacho cheese) soup 1 ¼ c. sour cream 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin ½...

Pattonsburg FFA students in front of the Washington Monument
during their trip to Washington D.C. for the Washington Leadership
Conference, left to right - Kavinly Rutledge, Josie Shock, Annabelle
Gardner, Caden McCrary and Collin Mason.

Pattonsburg FFA Students Attend Washington Leadership Conference

Every year, thousands of FFA members from across the United States gather in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), a...

Pictured left to right: Josie Sigars and Connor Hershley.

NCMC SkillsUSA Team Earns Bronze at Nationals Competition

The North Central Missouri College SkillsUSA robotics team, represented by Josie Sigars and Connor Hershley, recently accomplished a significant...

Trenton Class of 1967 Plans Alumni Weekend

Trenton High School class of 1967 held a planning meeting to finalize their part in the plans for the Labor Day THS alumni weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. The class of ‘67...

Sports & Recreation

Harrison County Junior League State Champions Headed for Regionals...

Back row… Manager Jeff Dixon, Shane Russell, Meric Hansel, Coach Jerrod Ledgerwood, Cole Hartschen, Carter Bunnell, bat boy Jesse Todd, Coach...

In front - Codi Turner. Second row, left to right - Lydia Etter and Abby
Cotton. Third row, left to right - Garrison Eads, Zach Manning and Kaysen
May. Back row, left to right - Coaches, CJ Turner, Gary Eads and
Emily Eads

Eads Trucking T-Ball Team Closes Out Season

Arielle Houston

Arielle Houston Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at NCMC

North Central Missouri College is proud to announce the hiring of Arielle Houston as the full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach for the...

State & Government

Coffee Shop Talk - July 2025

Thanks for reading the July edition of Coffee Shop Talk. Here at the office, we recorded 7.02 inches of rain throughout the month of June compared to our normal 5.41...

University & College News

Arielle Houston

Arielle Houston Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at NCMC

North Central Missouri College is proud to announce the hiring of Arielle Houston as the full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach for the...

NCMC Names Maggie Bowman Campus Store Director

North Central Missouri College is proud to announce that Maggie Bowman of Trenton, MO, (hometown St. Joseph, MO), has been named the new NCMC...

Left to right: Tocarra Williams, Director of TRIO; Kristi Varner, Grant Writer/Scholarship Coordinator; Holly Hernandez, TRIO Academic Advisor; John Wilbur, TRIO Learning Specialist; Annette Wilbur, Science Faculty.

North Central Missouri College Ausmus Faculty/ Staff Mini-Grant...

The North Central Missouri College Foundation announced the award of faculty and staff mini grants named for Dean Emeritus William “Bill” Ausmus at...

Jamesport USPS

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