The evening of November 23, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 760, Maryville, served its Thanksgiving dinner to the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat Football Team as they advanced in the playoffs. Elks Tim Eckstein, Shelly Sybert, Evan Townsend and James Mattson dish out the food to the 88 football players. Hy-Vee donated the
The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce announced Cindy Lemar as the winner of its Grinch Contest to kick-off a Very Merryville Christmas. This year’s voting total of $2,446.02 goes to Lemar’s nonprofit, the North Star Advocacy Center. Grinch Cindy made her public debut November 28 at Makers’ Monday when she lit the Nodaway County Courthouse.
During the November 16 Nodaway County Health Center board meeting, Administrator Tom Patterson reviewed the budget. The health center has received less income than the budget for the year due to not needing and receiving COVID-19 funds compared to the previous year. Expenses are also less than the budgeted amount because of less COVID-19 expenses.
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.
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
