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Skidmore celebrates Halloween

Skidmore will hold two Halloween events. From 6 to 8 pm, Sunday, October 30 is the Trunk or Treat at the Skidmore ballpark, sponsored by Skidmore Community Betterment. The Skidmore Fire Station will host a weenie roast starting at 6 pm, Monday, October 31.

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TCW collects children hats, gloves, extends collection time

Today’s Civic Women has extended the collection period for hats and gloves for children through Tuesday, November 1. The organization is asking people to recycle gently used children’s hats and gloves in sizes four to nine, gender-neutral colors. New items are also accepted. The hats and gloves will be distributed in Eugene Field Elementary School

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Elmo UMC holds 73rd Lord’s Acre

The Elmo United Methodist Church will hold its 73rd Lord’s Acre with dinner at 11:30 am, Saturday, October 29. The menu includes ham balls, pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, noodles, turnips, corn, green beans, salads and pie. Adults are $12; children ages five to 12 are $6. The auction begins at 1 pm with Auctioneer Col.

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NW’s writers series to feature married award-winning writers

Northwest Missouri State University’s 2022-23 Visiting Writers Series continues Thursday, October 27, with a night of readings by a Colorado-based couple. The event featuring Matthew Cooperman and Aby Kaupang begins at 7 pm in the JW Jones Student Union Living Room. It is free and open to the public. “A reading is a place where

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County Clerk’s office opens on Saturday for absentee voting

Melinda Patton, Nodaway County clerk, reported her office will be open from 8 am to noon, Saturday, November 5 for any registered voter to vote an absentee ballot. The office is located in the County Administration Center, 403 North Market, Maryville. Voters should bring proper identification, such as a driver’s license, non-driver’s picture ID, or

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Northwest invites families to trick-or-treating in residence halls

Area children and their families are invited to trick-or-treat in Northwest Missouri State University residence halls from 5 to 7 pm, Wednesday, October 26. Families should begin at Hudson and Perrin Halls, located on University Drive just north of the campus’ main entrance on Fourth Street, or The Station, located on Northwest Drive adjacent to

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PAT Halloween offers fun in Ravenwood

Northeast Nodaway families with children ages birth through kindergarten are invited to PAT Halloween Fun from 6 to 7 pm, Wednesday, October 26. There will be fire trucks and fire safety tips located by the school playground. Also, there will be activities in the cafeteria.

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