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Art’s Alive Features Slate Of Community Events
Gabe Stark/Staff Photo Art’s Alive board members and supporters gather during the organization’s recent appreciation banquet to celebrate its first full season and preview the 2026-27 schedule of concerts, theater…

Trenton Native’s 50-Year Legacy Inspires Generations Through Art
Submitted Marlene Moore Alexander, a Trenton native, stands in the Bend, Oregon, classroom where she has inspired generations of students through art for the past 50 years.Gabe StarkReporter What began…

Howard’s Department Store Closing After More Than Five Decades In Business
Gabe Stark/Staff Photo Howard’s Department Store in downtown Trenton is preparing to close after serving area shoppers for more than five decades.Gabe StarkReporter After more than five decades of serving…

Harris Begins Term as Trenton Rotary Club President
Submitted Outgoing Rotary President Daniel Gott is seen here passing the gavel to incoming President Kristi Harris.Gabe StarkReporter Kristi Harris has begun her term as president of the Trenton Rotary…

Davis Earns Silver at FCCLA National Conference
Submitted Ashlynn Davis represented Trenton Middle School at the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.Gabe StarkReporter Trenton Middle School student Ashlynn Davis earned a silver rating while representing…
Health Department Announces Updated WIC Income Guidelines
The Grundy County Health Department has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, reflecting annual adjustments made by the U.S. Department…

Burrill Exhibit Honors Lifelong Educator, Historian
Submitted The original Central School, shown in Mabel C. Burrill’s museum display, once stood where North Central Missouri College’s Geyer Hall is now located.New Notables Museum Display Recognizes Trenton Principal,…
Pomp & Circumstance
Students at Missouri State University were recently recognized for earning degrees during the spring 2026 semester. Laura Black of Trenton was among the Missouri State graduates for the semester. Black…

Grand River Garden Club Announces July Beautification Award Winners
Submitted Main Street Creamery, 1011 Main St., received the Grand River Garden Club’s Business Beautification Award for July.Submitted The Grand River Garden Club selected Betty Maupins’ yard on Harris Avenue…

