This Week's News

Parks and Rec board approves contract for Splash ‘N’ Play restroom

The Maryville Parks and Recreation Board formally approved Holtman Masonry, Maryville, to build the concrete block restroom facility at Thomson Splash “N” Play during their October 17 meeting. The price is not to exceed $18,850. Maryville City Council approved the contract on October 24. The board also approved the Code of Conduct Policies for Coaches

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Northwest holds homecoming parade

The Northwest Missouri State Homecoming parade on October 22, started on the corner of Ray and College Avenue, and proceeded east on Fourth Street. The parade included local bands and floats sponsored by campus and community organizations.

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Pride Lions donate to MHS Speech Tournament

The Maryville Pride Lions Club donated $1,000 to be used for trophies at the Maryville High School Speech and Debate Tournament October 28 – 29. Approximately 10 to 14 schools are expected to participate in the annual MHS hosted tournament. Pride Lions PDG David Primm, Lions Linda Primm, Lewis Rice, Jerry Watkins and President Christine

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Royalty announced for Bearcat Homecoming

Northwest’s 2022 Homecoming royalty were named October 20. They were Princess Addison Falke, a kindergarten student at the Maryville Early Childhood Center who is the daughter of Kat Falke and Mark Falke;  Queen Hadley Douglas, King Foster Huggins and Prince Hudsen Cline, a third grader who attends Horace Mann Laboratory School and is the son of

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Debbie Clark conducts final story hour at Maryville Public Library

Debbie Clark, now former library assistant and preschool story hour coordinator, waves to the children during her last story hour on October 20 before retirement. Prior to her stint at the Maryville library for over 13 years, she taught preschool at Horace Mann for 24 years. Clark says the highlight of her job was interacting

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Bobby Bearcat statue dedicated as exhibit of Northwest pride

Northwest Missouri State University, during Homecoming activities Saturday, dedicated a new campus landmark that exhibits the university’s pride while honoring the institution’s 10th president and first lady, Dr. John and Denise Jasinski. The new statue depicting Bobby Bearcat stands east of the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. The statue was made possible by Ron Houston,

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NNL prints 2022 General Election candidates surveys

This week’s edition of the Nodaway News Leader features information about the November 8 General Election. The Missouri Secretary of State has provided “plain language” for each of the ballot’s issues which should allow the voter to better understand what a “Yes” or “No” vote will mean. Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton has submitted a reminder for

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Mozingo board approves proposed rate increases

The Mozingo Advisory Board approved proposed rate increases to golf, camping and cabin prices at the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park during the October 17 meeting. Golf Golf supplies’ costs have increased. Chemicals have increased 30 to 100 percent. Sand has increased 20 percent. Proposed Sechrest 18 Daily Rates • 18 holes – Student and seniors,

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Area recorders gather in Maryville

Several county recorders of deeds gathered at the Nodaway County Administration Center for their fall Northwest District meeting. Those attending and the county they represent were front: JoAnn Marshall, Dekalb; Gloria Boyer, Platte; Barbara Foland, Worth; back: Jane McKinsey, Daviess; Julie Hill, Caldwell; Dana Baker, Clinton; Lisa Nickerson, Nodaway, who serves as co-chair and Chanler

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New rule on voter identification takes effect at November 8 election

All registered voters will be welcomed to the polls November 8 to mark their General Election ballot. Voters will be required to show a valid government-issued photo ID such as a Missouri drivers license, a US passport, a military ID or a Missouri nondriver license. Those who are registered to vote but do not have

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