This Week's News

Regional mental health board appoints leadership positions

The Northwest Missouri Cooperative Mental Health Board of Trustees decided on leadership positions at their November 17 meeting. The positions are Anglea Brook, chair, Holt County; Judy Hood, vice-chair, Holt County; Sarah Marsh, secretary, Nodaway County and Julia Schmitz, treasurer, Nodaway County. Other activities of the gathering will be in a future article.

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275 Conference Band Festival sees county schools’ student

High school band students from several county schools attended the festival from the 275 Conference at Northwest Missouri State. After a day of workshops and learning opportunities, they performed in the Mary Linn Performing Arts Center. Dr. Katy Strickland was the director.

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Shoe Sensation collects ‘Socks for Veterans’

Shoe Sensation, 1412 South Main Street, Maryville, is collecting socks for the seventh annual socks for troops and veterans. The Maryville Shoe Sensation will be donating the socks to the Cameron’s Veterans Home. The store has military approved socks for customers to purchase and donate in-store. Customers will receive 20 percent off the socks purchased

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Chamber recognizes ACE Westlake Hardware as Business of the Month

The Business of the Month award exists to recognize and honor businesses demonstrating community involvement, outstanding customer service and professional relationships. Because it is a great example of all these, the November Business of the Month is Ace Westlake Hardware. The nomination form for Westlake complimented the business for its outstanding customer service which starts

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Welcome to the conversation

  Northwest studies enrollment goal Dr. Clarence Green, Northwest Missouri State University interim president Northwest Missouri State University’s Homecoming last month was a huge success! Tons of alumni, students, employees and friends enjoyed the various events in our community this fall. As we approach our commencement ceremonies and the end of the semester in December,

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Christmas fills the air at community events

  Holiday events sparkle throughout Nodaway County, as Christmas activities abound. Tour of Lights, Maryville The Tour of Lights in Maryville grand prize has been donated by Dr. Stan and Debbie Snyder. This year’s lucky winner will get December’s electric bill paid. Judging will begin promptly after sign-up ends and the winner will be announced

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Christmas Shopping Treasures in Nodaway County

LaChic features thoughtful, useful Christmas gifts in the handbag room. Owner Jennifer Gillespie shows off the many different handbags and jewelry available for personal use or as gifts. LaChic located at 108 East Third Street is a boutique salon that specializes in cut and color. Gillespie hosts three shopping events per year. Besides the handbags

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County’s Christmas shopping treasures

By Kathryn Rice Maryville Florists has turned into a winter wonderland of Christmas gifts and decorating items. Located at 214 North Main Street, the shop features a wide variety of gifts and floral arrangements. Owner Keitha Clapp laughs about the wide selection of gnomes currently waiting for purchase. If looking for a small stocking stuffer,

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Chamber, NCED partner to promote shopping local with the Shop Merryville

As part of the Very Merryville Christmas, Shop Merryville this Christmas is going on now. Over 45 local businesses have donated gift cards and merchandise to give away in weekly drawings held Monday afternoons. In addition, the Chamber and NCED have donated $500 for a grand prize giveaway on December 19. Winners will be posted

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Skidmore has more sewer woes

Circuit Rider Mary Calcagno with Missouri Rural Water Association attended the November 10 Skidmore City Council meeting. She reviewed the steps the city has taken on the sewer project which she doesn’t think is enough to keep the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from taking the next step to get the city’s sewer system

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