On June 9, the Nodaway County Commissioners presented the Maryville Host Lions with a $10,000 ARPA grant. At the presentation were Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton, Nodaway County Collector Treasurer Marilyn Jenkins, Nodaway County Associate Commissioner Scott Walk, Host Lion President Rob Sparks, Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker, Associate Commissioner Chris Burns and Host Lions Treasurer
On June 15, City Manager Greg McDanel released information regarding the closure of South Avenue at South Main Street. South Avenue will be closed starting on July 5 at 7 am for a six week period. VF Anderson Builders will reconstruct portions of South Avenue that require full depth subgrade and pavement replacement. Traffic signs
Mosaic Life Care Board of Trustees announces Mike Poore, FACHE, will serve as Mosaic’s chief executive officer (CEO) beginning immediately. Poore has served as interim CEO since March 2022. “Mike was our unanimous choice for this position,” says Serena Naylor, board chair. “As interim, he quickly became an exceptional leader for our system. Mike has
By Jana Rose Schleis Despite a historic increase in revenue, Missouri has only enough money to maintain its transportation infrastructure while making modest, or desperately needed, improvements. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently released a draft five-year spending plan for road and bridge projects. The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) proposes spending about $7.6
By Tom Patterson, Nodaway County Health Department administrator The protection provided by your original COVID-19 vaccinations can diminish over time. It is the job of booster vaccines to fortify your body’s shield against infection and serious illness from the virus. Booster vaccines for COVID-19 are readily available in northwest Missouri, and recharging your immunity is
Summertime doesn’t reduce the need to provide for food insecure people in Nodaway County. Providing help are three food pantries: The Ministry Center, Maryville; West Nodaway Food Pantry, Burlington Jct.; and on the Northwest Missouri State University campus, Bearcat Food Pantry. The Ministry Center has seen an increase in people using its services. Director Merlin Atkins
Morgan Guyer has joined the Nodaway News Leader as a reporter following his recent graduation from Northwest Missouri State University. He graduated with a sports media degree. Guyer is from Atlantic, IA, and is looking forward to the opportunity of working at a newspaper. “I’m just glad I’m able to put my degree to use right out
Jack Willhoyte received a proclamation from the Elks Lodge 760 for his 75 years of service at Parkdale Manor, Maryville at 3 pm on June 4. At the proclamation were seated: Jack Willhoyte and fellow Elks members Bill Eckles, middle row: Brett White, Ed Drummond, James Richardson, back: Pat Nelson, Jim Scott, Frank Donovan, Doug
Boys State and Girls State has two major changes for attendees in 2022, the two programs will occur simultaneously on Lindenwood University’s campus in St. Charles from Saturday, June 11 to 18. Boys State is sponsored by the Missouri American Legion and Girls State by the Missouri American Legion Auxiliary. See full listing of attendees
The City of Skidmore held a closed city council meeting, June 2. At the meeting, discussion was held on employee, Martin Charles. In a roll call vote, the decision was made to terminate Charles immediately. The decision was unanimous. The council unanimously approved paying any overtime hours claimed by Charles during his employment.
