This Week's News

Health department ends 2022, begins 2023

Nodaway County Health Department Tom Patterson presented his 2023 budget message at the January 25 board meeting. “Actual revenues increased approximately 18 percent between 2021 and 2022, from $568,514 to $670,350. Projected revenues for 2023 are $636,386. “Variations between years are due to fluctuations in federal and state contract dollars, amount of services provided and

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Downtown Maryville looks forward to 2023

The governing board of the Downtown Maryville organization met recently to outline their goals for 2023. At this time, Downtown Maryville is working on the Art, Rhythm and Brews (ARB) event, which will take place Friday, May 19. Executive Director DeAnn Davison said the committee is searching for artists to either display their work or

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MCCA hosts annual luncheon

Maryville Citizens for Community Action held the annual luncheon, January 31, to gather service clubs and organization representatives to allow each to talk about their needs and goals for the year. Executive Director Lynette Harbin of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County encouraged attendees to act as “Big Brothers” or “Big Sisters.” She currently

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Leadership Maryville 2023 class begins

The first session of the 36th Leadership Maryville was held January 27 at the Bank Midwest meeting room. The classmates are front: Amanda Brown, Mozingo Events Center; Stian Bjotveit, Maryville Public Library; Bailey Christensen, Mosaic; Lauren Adams, Northwest Missouri State; Jim Dropinski, Kawasaki; back: Dr Logan Lightfoot, Maryville R-II; Annie Arvidson, Maryville Public Library; Tanner

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Local man receives state, national agricultural honors

By Morgan Guyer Joseph Frueh’s background in agriculture and the small rural community he grew up in helped him become who he is today. It helped him graduate Northwest with a degree in agricultural education. It helped him in his leadership positions in the Nodaway County Farm Bureau and the Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association. Finally,

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Childhood center to host 2023-24 registration

Registration for 2023 – 24 preschool at the Maryville Early Childhood Center (MECC) will be 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, February 6 through 10 at Maryville Early Childhood Center, 418 East Second Street. Children need to be at least three years of age before August 1, 2023 and participate in a developmental

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Senior Center board reviews fiscal year’s first half

The Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate met January 18 to review the progress made during the first half of the 2022-23 fiscal year at the senior center. President Carolyn Franks said, “We’re halfway through the fiscal year and haven’t had to dip into reserves. In part, it’s due to the gracious giving by service organizations

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DNR awards $2.6M for electric vehicle chargers

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently awarded approximately $2.6 million in funding for construction of electric vehicle charging stations. These projects will complete Missouri’s highway charging network plan under the Volkswagen Trust. The department issued the latest awards to three recipients including Francis Energy, Tulsa, OK which will install the electric charging station at

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Burlington Jct. council approves handbook updates

The IRS mileage increase for use of personal vehicles was approved for 65.5¢ at the Burlington Jct. City Council meeting January 19. The council also approved paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Day and the

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