Month: December

Extreme temperatures affecting roadways, many roads still icy

Extremely low temperatures across northwest Missouri are affecting treatment of roadways. The Missouri Department of Transportation warns that while many roadways look clear, there may be patches of ice where the treatment has not had a chance to work. Conditions will be more treacherous on hilly and curvy roads. Black ice is still an issue

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South Nodaway sweeps West Nodaway at home

The South Nodaway Longhorn boys and girls teams defeated West Nodaway December 13 in Burlington Jct. The girls put away a 58-15 victory as the boys followed suit with a 53-32 win of their own. West Nodaway unable to put away points The biggest problem for West Nodaway was not finding opportunities, but converting those

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Bull’s Eye Trading expands to Maryville

By Kathryn Rice Bull’s Eye Trading has opened a new location at 1115 East First Street, Maryville, to expand the company’s operation beyond the original Bethany store. The store specializes in guns, pawn and payday loans. Owner Patrick Miller wanted to expand in the Northwest Missouri region. With the help of Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation,

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Maryville Treatment Center celebrates 20 years

The Maryville Treatment Center celebrated its 20th year on December 8 with a commemorative ceremony. The ceremony honored 14 staff members who have given 20 years of service to the center. In 1995, the facility was purchased from the Sisters of St. Francis who used it as a convent and school. Currently, the campus has

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Students spread Christmas cheer

By Christina Rice Students throughout the community are spreading Christmas cheer this season while giving back to others through their school’s year-round community service projects. Maryville Middle School Maryville Middle School students may volunteer to deliver meals as well as serve meals at the senior center. Students can apply for either program and rotate program

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MDIO announces lighting contest winners

  In its first-ever downtown Christmas lighting promotion, the Maryville Downtown Improvement Organization has announced three winners. Meyer Auto Center received first place, followed by Northwest A/V in second and Maryville Florists in third. Other contest participants include Bank Midwest, Blue Willow Boutique, The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce and Rapid Elite. “While we only

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Spoofhounds ride Polar Express

Kindergartners at Eugene Field Elementary rode the Polar Express imaginary train on December 9. Students studied “The Polar Express” by reading the book, studying related vocabulary words and completing a variety of learning activities based on the book. The unit ended with a Polar Express train ride. Students wore their pajamas and had their tickets

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School Calendar

Events for the week of December 18 to 23 Sunday • South Nodaway FFA ice skating and Christmas party, 3:30 pm Monday • West Nodaway K-5 Christmas parties, 9 am • West Nodaway Elementary Skating Party, 10 am • West Nodaway PreK Christmas party, 10:30 am • West Nodaway Homework Club, 3:15 pm • Maryville

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TIF debt payments cause dispute

A dispute has arisen about whether a portion of the Nodaway County gravel tax, that voters passed in April 2014, can be legally applied toward paying off Maryville’s tax increment financing (TIF) debt for the Town Center redevelopment. During the Nodaway County Commissioners meeting, on December 14, Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel addressed the commissioners

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