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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…
Trenton Native Named To Mizzou Athletics Hall Of Fame
Submitted Trenton native Andy Hill is pictured with his wife. Hill has been selected for induction into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of…
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…
City Council Approves Infrastructure Projects, Legal Services Agreement
Gabe StarkReporter The Trenton City Council approved several infrastructure projects and ordinances during its Monday, July 13, meeting while postponing or rejecting other proposals for further review. The council accepted…
Art’s Alive Fine Arts Show Returns During North Central Missouri Fair
Art’s Alive will give area artists an opportunity to display their work during its annual Fine Arts Show, scheduled for July 28 through Aug. 1 in conjunction with the North…
Esquivel Earns 2nd At National FCCLA Conference
Gabe StarkReporter Trenton High School student Anthony “Tony” Esquivel earned second place in the nation during the 2026 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, held July…