The St. Francis Foundation is honored to recognize Terri Johnson, Stanberry, as the 2023 Spirit of St. Francis awardee to be presented at the upcoming gala on February 18. The Spirit of St. Francis Award honors an individual that embodies the five values that the Franciscan Sisters of Mary brought to Maryville more than 128
GolfPass+, an NBC Sports Group property, has announced its annual Golfers Choice Awards for 2023. For the Golfers Choice Awards, GolfPass reviewers rate courses based on the six categories of value, course condition, layout, friendliness, pace and amenities. Reviews are provided by golfers who have visited and played the respective courses. Mozingo Lake Recreation Park
Nodaway County Senior Center Board President Carolyn Franks, on behalf of the Senior Center, recognized Sutherlands Manager Brian Thorp and Assistant Manager Sue Cooney for the donations given on the recent remodel of the center’s women’s and men’s bathroom. Sutherlands also helped with special pricing for materials used by the senior center in the recent
At the February 6 Pickering City Council meeting, Alderman Kevin Leedom presented a bid for a two bay, one cantilever swing set in blue from Pro Playgrounds, Tallahassee, FL for $2,899. Leedom is expecting another company’s bid. To keep the pricing, the council voted to accept the lower of the two bids. Leedom expects delivery
The Clearmont City Council met on January 18 to discuss the following business about the city. The New Nodaway Humane Society was contacted by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department about two stray dogs that they had taken to the shelter. Herb Snodderley, councilman, discussed the possibility of the Humane Society adding the city’s trip charge
MoDOT’s new criteria for bridges’ concerns of safety have changed; throwing several of Nodaway County’s structures off the list to receive financial aid in rebuilding. Federal requirements have changed how bridges are categorized. The off-system local bridge (BRO) eligible bridges will now be categorized as “poor,” rather than “deficient,” to qualify for the program. This
The Nodaway County Cattlemen Association (NCCA) gathered for its 10th Annual Round Up February 4 at the Northwest Ag Learning Center. The annual $1,000 scholarship distribution was held to this year’s recipients: Jessica Davis, Lauren McIntyre, Kayley Hauber, Miquela Giesken, Clay Hanson, Jacquelyn Cline and Danielle Riedel.
The Hilsabeck family and friends gathered, February 4, in memory of Baylee Hilsabeck with funds and supplies requested by the New Nodaway Humane Society Animal Shelter.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association’s 2023 slogan is “Brush, Floss and Smile.” See print exclusive articles on pages 16-17 of this week’s NNL.
Maryville Middle School was the site of the February 6 Nodaway County Spelling Bee. Two students from Maryville Middle School, Jefferson, West Nodaway, Horace Mann, Northeast Nodaway and St. Gregory participated. After five rounds, Tessa Mayne, MMS, was the winner with the word, “trilby,” and the championship word was “bookworm.” Alantin Cromer, Horace Mann, placed
