The Maryville Public Library has had more children in grades one through sixth participate in the summer reading program since 2018. “We are thrilled that we saw more kids participating and getting cards through funding provided by the Nodaway County Commission,” said Elizabeth Argo, youth services coordinator. “Studies show that kids who participate in summer
At the Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate meeting, August 17, Vice President Joe Baumli announced the senior center was going to receive the Lions Club International Hunger Grant which will be used to purchase a new walk-in cooler for the facility. The grant undertaken by Maryville Host Lion PID WR O’Riley will help the senior
At the August 15 Mozingo Advisory Board meeting, the FY 23 draft budget was recommended for approval by the advisory board. The budget will now advance to the August 22 City Council meeting where the council will vote to approve or not. Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland presented the big picture points of the draft
At the August 8 Hopkins City Council meeting, City Clerk Teddy Phipps informed the council of the matching $46,512.16 in ARPA funds received from Nodaway County. The tax levy hearing was conducted. Assessed valuation has increased from the 2021 total of $3,569,121 to 2022’s total is $3,994,578. The proposed general tax fund is 59.22¢ per
On June 2, the Skidmore City Council called a closed meeting to fire Martin Charles, maintenance employee. In the minutes released on this meeting, the council approved paying Charles his overtime pay accrued while he was employed. At the August 11 city council meeting, the minutes were corrected to read Charles will not be paid
This year the Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville Auxiliary presented a gift of $10,000 for a TruRize clinical chair at the Maryville hospital. This specialized equipment promotes early patient mobility, a big step in a patient’s recovery process. Remaining funds will be used to purchase a new postpartum bed for Maryville’s maternity unit. Currently, there
Friends of International Students (FIS), a Northwest Missouri State University organization, recruits community members to be matched with Northwest international students. The number of international students continues to grow at Northwest and more friends are needed. FIS is an organization dedicated to providing support to students as they adjust to living in a new country
Downtown Maryville and Maryville Public Arts Committee have announced the postponement of Art, Rhythm & Brews for this fall. Downtown Maryville Executive Director DeAnn Davison cited a lack of brewery participation for the postponement of the event. Davison explained that the event relies heavily on donations from local breweries and home brew enthusiasts and that
Bob Westfall, Maryville, was honored by the Missouri State Fair August 12 with his participation as one of 11 military flag retreat ceremonies honorees. He is known as the “Flag Guy” in Maryville for his volunteerism in keeping the flags in good shape for each holiday that the Host Lions Club and Boy Scout fly
Downtown Maryville, in partnership with Nodaway County Economic Development and Northwest Missouri State University, has announced the launch of Main Street Marketplace, a permanent “pop-up shop” location for local entrepreneurs. The marketplace, which is expected to open mid-October, will offer booths for rent in a commercial, downtown building with set hours each week. Downtown Maryville
