Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced on August 14 that USDA is investing more than $124 million to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 23 states. Among the four projects in Missouri to receive funding is Parnell. The 191 residents of Parnell will receive a $455,000 loan
Officials from the county’s law enforcement entities listened to a report for the potential consolidated 911 dispatch center. The study, conducted by SCG Consulting Services, detailed the pros and cons for consolidation. It touched on everything from financial benefits and concerns to governance and location. The conclusion of the report was a recommendation for Nodaway
“Jodie” Janie Josephine Wiley, 91, Ft. Morgan, CO, died Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Valley View Villa Care Center, Ft. Morgan. Services were Friday, August 17 at the First Baptist Church, Ft. Morgan. Inurnment followed in Memory Gardens. The visitation was Thursday, August 16 at the Heer Mortuary, Ft. Morgan. Memorial gifts may be
Martha Jane Wyer, 68, Parnell, died Monday, August 13, 2018, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 18 at Bram Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at bramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of
Stanley E. “Doc” Worl, DVM, 92, formerly of Burlington Jct. and St. Joseph, died Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility, Overland Park, KS. Services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, August 19 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, with visitation preceding service at 1 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to InterServ
Donnelle Dunn Hutson 82, Bolckow, died Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Abby Woods, St. Joseph. Services will be at 11 am, Saturday, August 18 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, with inurnment at the Bolckow Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 to 11 am at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rice has requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the policing of Pickering. Rice is responding to the August 9 article in the Nodaway News Leader where the Pickering City Council expressed frustration with the Nodaway County Sheriff’s office during a visit made by Deputy Sheriff Austin Hann
The Nodaway County Commissioners set the property tax for the coming year during a public hearing August 14. The commissioners approved a total tax rate of 26¢ per $100 assessed valuation with 5¢ for the Senior Citizen Fund, 5¢ for the Senate Bill 40 fund and 16¢ for the county tax. County Clerk Melinda Patton
The Maryville City Council heard citizens, approved placing a tax proposal on the November ballot and held a lively discussion regarding the new Maryville Public Safety facility. Upon a request made during the last council meeting by Councilman Matt Johnson, City Manager Greg McDanel led a discussion over the status of the new MPS facility.
St. Louis-based SSM Health has signed letters of intent with two Missouri health systems to explore transferring ownership of its ministries in Maryville, Jefferson City and Mexico, MO. The Catholic, not-for-profit health system is in discussions with Mosaic Life Care, based in St. Joseph, to transfer ownership of SSM Health St. Francis Hospital – Maryville and
