Month: January

Dennis Brown

Dennis W. Brown, 58, Skidmore, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at his home in Skidmore. Funeral services were Saturday, January 21 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore. Memorials may be made to the Tri-C Nutrition Center, Maitland, or the Nodaway County Senior Center, Maryville. Online condolences may

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Robert Shipley

Robert Shipley, 64 Clarinda, IA died Tuesday, January 16. The funeral is at 1 pm, Saturday January 21 at Walker Merrick on the bypass in Clarinda. Visitation to follow the funeral service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Cancer Research Hospital or American Cancer Society.

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Quinten Engle

Brian and Rikki Engle, Maryville, announce the birth of a son, Quinten Charles, born Saturday, January 7, 2017, at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. He weighed eight pounds and 11 ounces and joins sisters, Jorden and Morgen. Maternal grandparents are Marty and Perri Loughead, Osage Beach. Paternal grandmother is Linda Engle, Unionville. Maternal great-grandparents

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Geography with Goudge

The Associated Press recently announced the 2016-17 NFL All-Pro Team. Twenty-eight players representing 16 states were named and are mapped based on where they attended high school. The best of the best hail from the Rust Belt, the Deep South and West Coast. California and Texas lead with four all-pros followed by Georgia with three.

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Library acquires new reads

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, acquires new books weekly for patron usage. Following is a partial list of new books available in January. Some new titles in non-fiction are: “Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms” by Tim Tebow, “Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve your

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Andrews to help lead House Small Business Committee

State Representative Allen Andrews will help lead the efforts of a House committee charged with seeking policy solutions that will spur small business growth and job creation in Missouri. Andrews was recently selected by House Speaker Todd Richardson to serve as the vice chair of the House Special Committee on Small Business for the 99th

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Burlington Jct. water meters vandalized

The Burlington Jct. City Council discussed multiple cases of water meter vandalism during its regular meeting January 11. City staff investigated a resident who has lived in town for quite a while without contacting city staff to hook up water. It was determined the water meter had been tampered with. Enough damage was caused to

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Skidmore raises sewer basic rates

The Skidmore City Council read Bill 2017-SWR “an ordinance pertaining to Sewer Rate Changes and Repealing Ordinance No. 2016-SR as it Pertains to Sewer Rate Changes” twice at its January 12 meeting and approved it unanimously to become Ordinance 2017-SWR. The ordinance, which becomes effective immediately, raises the minimum charge and water usage for under

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Everett Morin

Everett Morin George Everett Morin, 90, Ravenwood, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at Village Care Center, Maryville. A graveside service will held 2 pm, Tuesday, January 17 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood. Memorials may be directed to the Northeast Nodaway Education Foundation, 126 South High Avenue, Ravenwood, MO 64479. Online condolences may be left at

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Rosalee Wilmes

Rosalee Wilmes Rosalee Helen Wilmes, 91, Maryville, died Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, Maryville. A Rosary will be held at 5 pm, Tuesday, January 17, at St. Gregory Church, Maryville. Visitation will follow from 5:30-8 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, January 18 at

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