Bryan Alexander, owner of the property located at 305 West Lincoln, is the June winner of the Maryville Beautification Award program. He was presented the recognition by Maryville Mayor ProTem Dannen Merrill. Alexander takes a lot of pride in his property and maintained it beautifully. Every month from April to October, Maryville awards a property
Author Amy Houts gave a presentation at the Gentry County Library in Stanberry May 24 for their Summer Reading Kickoff. Houts, a long-time Maryville children’s book author and publisher, talked about writing, read a few of her books, and had a book signing. Those in the photo commemorating the event were: Gemma Baker, Amanda Blessing,
At the May 17 Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate meeting, it was announced that the Northwest Missouri State University former campus dining company, Aramark, had donated two large trucks of frozen food to the senior center. The new walk-in freezer was filled to capacity and Administrator Amie Firavich was excited about the food variety the
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2023 annual school bus inspection program. Missouri’s 2023 school bus inspection results are as follows: • School buses rated as “approved” upon initial inspection: 9,995 • School buses rated as “defective” upon initial inspection:
The Nodaway Community Theater Company’s junior high and high school age actors for the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” are front: Jaci Elston, Mattie Dimmitt, Audrey Walker; middle: Kathryn Vesel, Harlee Walker, Ivy Goldsmith, Gracen Argo; back: Coral Blake, River Blake, Damian Huff, Alex Rowen and Gabriella Rowen. Not pictured are: Suze Schaefer, Liam O’Gwin,
At the beginning of the June 1 Skidmore City Council meeting, Mayor Jill Wieland resigned saying she had “too much on my plate.” The council also met on June 5 to finish items needed by the city. Wieland then exited the June 1 meeting, leaving Mayor Pro Tem Teresa Carter in charge. There were several
The 2023 MIAA Awards Celebration presented by Husch Blackwell took place June 6 at the Kansas City Music Hall in downtown Kansas City. The celebration recognized the outstanding performances and achievements that occurred in the MIAA, one of the nation’s oldest and most competitive NCAA athletic conferences. The invite-only event featured various award presentations including
Phillip Rickabaugh, known far and wide as “Fireman Phil,” celebrated his retirement, June 2 with co-workers, family and friends in the Maryville Public Safety firetruck bays. He has served Maryville as captain and fire chief for 38 years. The fire department presented Rickabaugh with the inscribed plaque and fireman’s axe to be placed in his
Northwest Missouri State University ushered in its next era June 1 as Dr. Lance Tatum began his work as the institution’s 11th president. A crowd of Northwest employees, students, alumni and community members gathered on the Administration Building’s front lawn as Tatum, his wife, Jill, and children, Thad and Zoe, provided an introduction of the
The Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy will hold graduation ceremonies for Class No. 59 and Class No. 60 at 6 pm, Friday, June 9, in the Fulkerson Center on the Missouri Western campus. A brief reception will follow in the Enright Community Rooms, Spratt 214-216. The event is free and open to
