* North Nodaway Polar Express Night at the elementary for NN children, birth to fifth grade, and families in the elementary gym, 6 pm. * St. Gregory Christmas parties/movie theater. * West Nodaway Elementary Formal Christmas Dinner, over lunch. * St. Gregory Catholic Church Penance Service and Soup Supper, 5:30 pm
By Morgan Guyer The Spoofhounds got the sweep over Platte Valley in a boys/girls doubleheader in Maryville December 10. The girls game was a nail-biter right to the end, as Maryville ended up winning 36 – 34. Neither team was able to grab a substantial lead throughout, and the game could have gone either way
Northwest Missouri State University’s Recycling Center will operate with limited hours during the university’s winter break. The Recycling Center, located in the 1100 block of Icon Road, will close Friday, December 23, through Sunday, December 25. It will reopen from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday, December 26, to accommodate community recycling after the Christmas
PEO Chapter HT presented gift bags to Community Services personnel for distribution. Sydney Lyles, Nodaway County outreach director, is shown with PEO members, Sue Schenkel, Sue Gille, Sharleen Reedy who presented the bags to Kathy Rybolt, representing Community Services special projects. Twenty gift bags for older children plus a $100 gift certificate to a single
By Morgan Guyer Both the girls and boys Northeast Nodaway Basketball Teams lost to King City on December 9 in Ravenwood. The girls team ended up losing 37 – 46 during the first game of the night, while the boys fell 46 – 66. It was a close game throughout, as the Bluejay girls team
* First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Advent Worship “I am Mary” series, “Birth: Pain and Wonder,” at 9 and 11 am. * Laura Street Baptist Church Christmas Worship Choir Musical, 8:15 and 10:45 am. * Roadhouse Kids Christmas Crafting Party at Highway 136 Roadhouse, Burlington Jct., 1 to 3 pm. Children can make two Christmas
Viki Cook, top, arrived at the Maryville Chamber office with a smile to receive her prizes from her winning ticket. Watch the Nodaway News Leader and social media for the winning numbers. The grand prize will be drawn Monday, December 19. All prizes must be claimed by noon, December 30.
By Kathryn Rice Working on your Christmas gift list? Chances are that most people you know are wishing for a little spruce-up or a big change in their home. Or better yet, maybe it’s time to give yourself a Christmas gift. Stop in at Eckards, 118 West Main Street, Stanberry, where you can find quick
* Santa will be at the American Legion Building, Conception Jct. at 2 pm. * Breakfast in Who-ville, Maryville Community Center. * The Elks will hold a tenderloin meal fundraiser from 11:30 am to 6 pm. Orders accepted day of event. * Guilford United Methodist Church Annual Chili and Caroling, 6 pm.
The Maryville Spoofhound wrestling team got three wins over Penney, Stanberry and Southwest Valley on December 13 in Maryville.
