With St. Louis and New Madrid reporting two more measles cases in Missouri, Tabitha Frank, Nodaway County Health Department public health nurse supervisor, provided more clarity concerning the possible need for vaccination. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that typically begins with fever, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes. One person with measles

Two scholarships in memory of Bryan Arnold were presented May 1 to Northwest Technical School students interested in pursuing a trade as a profession.

Northwest Missouri State University honored its spring graduates during four commencement ceremonies May 2 and 3, celebrating their journeys at the institution while encouraging them to serve their professions and communities. “In this moment, we celebrate the late nights filled with uncertainty, the early mornings filled with hope and the countless moments in between –

Camp Firelight Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. This is for children from kindergarten to fourth grade.

In a heartwarming display of familial bond and musical passion, members of over a dozen families are making their mark on the local music scene by singing with the Nodaway Chorale. Parents, children, grandparents and spouses are singing side by side, proving that music is more than just an art form; it is a thread

The Maryville Chamber of Commerce is holding the Chamber Ambassador meeting from noon to 1 pm, Tuesday, May 13 in the chamber boardroom.

The Second Harvest/Ministry Center Mobile Food Pantry will begin at 10 am and last until the food is gone, Tuesday, May 13 at the First United Methodist Church parking lot, 102 North Main, Maryville.

The Maryville Public Library is holding storytime for children from birth to age five along with their caregivers at 9:45 am, Tuesday, May 13.

NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball, 2025 Beach volleyball is the 90th and newest NCAA sport. The 9th National Championship played last weekend in Gulf Shores, AL. Texas Christian University (TCU) won their first title. The per capita production of NCAA beach volleyball players is greater in coastal states and the Midwest. Hawaii leads followed by Arizona, Alabama,

The Skidmore City Council met April 22 to swear in the city aldermen and consider reapplying for the CBDG grant. The recently elected aldermen were sworn in, with Dennis Gladman and Thomas Wilmes returning to serve two-year terms. New alderman James Duncan will serve a one-year term. Gladman will continue as the mayor pro tem.