Lisa Smeltzer

Lisa Gay Smeltzer, 61, Maryville, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home. She was born December 27, 1962, in Tulsa, OK, to James and Naoma Smeltzer. She graduated from Maryville High School and held a bachelor’s degree in theater and masters in business administration from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Ms. Smeltzer served as

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Northwest earns nearly half a million dollars in energy efficiency rebates

Energy efficiency is paying off for Northwest Missouri State University. During the March 21 Regents meeting at the university, Evergy, which supplies the Northwest campus with electrical energy, presented the institution with a large check for $409,646 to celebrate its energy-efficient projects during the last five years that have saved the equivalent of a year’s

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North Nodaway presents ‘The Jungle Book’

North Nodaway High School presents “The Jungle Book” at 6 pm, Saturday, April 6 and 2 pm, Sunday, April 7 at The Roxy in Hopkins. The cast and crew are front: Jackie Wray, Amy Richards, Sadee Clapp, Casey Wray, Arianna Jimenez, Addalea Barcus; back: Kately Parman, Gannon Volner, Morgan Pope, Sydney Whipple and Olivia Renfro.

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NCARSE to meet

The Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees will meet at 9 am, Thursday, April 4 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville.

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Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville Auxiliary donates $10,000 for hospital needs

Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville Auxiliary members presented a donation of $10,000, in part for a new blanket warmer for the emergency department. Remaining funds were used to purchase a versatile patient cart. This cart will have numerous items to provide patient and visitors comfort.  Some of these items include: word puzzles, coloring books, stuffed animals,

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VFW meets at National Guard Armory

VFW Post 442 will meet at 4:30 pm, Wednesday, April 3 at the National Guard Armory, 1407 North Club Road, Maryville. For more information, contact Jeremy Cobb at 573.418.1671 or sgmjacobb@gmail.com.

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August ballot closes candidate filing

Filing for the open county positions closed March 26 with the slate of candidates all coming from the Republican Party with the exception of the incumbent Assessor Rex Wallace. Other positions which will have these people vie for them are: Nodaway County North Commissioner, Chris Burns; South Commissioner, Jason Weir, Scott Walk; Sheriff, Austin Hann,

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NW’s Regents approve raising 2024-25 tuition rates

During its regular session March 21, Northwest Missouri State University’s Regents approved rates for the institution’s 2024-25 academic year, including tuition and fees, room and board rates, and supplemental fees. The Regents approved a 4.2 percent rate increase by a vote of 6-1, with Regent Jason Klindt voting no. Based on 30 credit hours, in-state

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Youngster contributes profit to cat’s feed

Caleb Dougan, eight year-old son of Wendy Dougan, Maryville gave half of his Children Business Fair Cat-Kid Treats booth’s profits to the Nodaway County Humane Society Manager Wendy Combs. The young man’s only request was for the funds to go toward the feeding of the cats at the shelter.

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