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,
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
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.
A project to resurface portions of US Route 71 is scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 2. Herzog Contracting Corp., St. Joseph, working with the MoDOT, will resurface portions of the north and southbound lanes of Route 71 from the intersection of Business 71 near Maryville to the intersection of Route T near Savannah. The contractor
10-Squared Men donated $14,200 to the Northwest Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Council, March 21, to be used for training support services for first mental health and substance abuse first responders. At the donation were 10-Squared Men member Todd Hayes, Northwest University Police Department (NWUPD) Anthony Williams, Director of Community Behavioral Health Team at Family Guidance
The Maryville Parks and Recreation Board met on March 18, where department reports were read. Reports Recreation Supervisor Kristy McLain and Sports Coordinator Emily Dew. Youth soccer registration has ended, and 245 are entered. Games begin April 6. The co-ed volleyball league is in week four, with seven teams. League play begins on April 16 for
The Maryville Tourism Committee on March 13 selected Red Letter Communication, Cape Girardeau, for the committee’s Visit Maryville strategic plan. At the January meeting, the committee had wanted to study modified plans. Two bids were received, but after review, the committee did not feel like the modified plans were going to cover any additional information
By Allison Martin, RD, LD, CPT Every year across the nation nutrition professionals celebrate National Nutrition Month throughout the month of March. National Nutrition Month was established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1973 and originally started as National Nutrition Week. However, as awareness grew, by 1980 the celebration expanded throughout the whole
Downtown Maryville hosted its annual stakeholder meeting on March 18, at the Rose Hill Acres Event Center in downtown Maryville. Business and property owners, along with other community stakeholders, were invited to participate in an evening filled with reflection, recognition and anticipation for the future. The meeting featured a comprehensive review of Downtown Maryville’s accomplishments
The Nodaway County Ambulance District met on March 13 to discuss district business. The Hopkins Rescue Squad reported it has a new member, and the Ravenwood Squad would like to look at upgrading extrication equipment, and is looking at funding options. Reports Director of Operations Jared McQueen. The front door glass has been replaced, but the
