Repurposing, upcycling extends functionality: Hunt launches Muddy Creek Designs
By Kathryn Rice This is the first in a series on Nodaway Countians who have taken the repurposing and upcycling of old items to a unique level. “I work with steel and wood,” said Brian Hunt of Muddy Creek Designs, 17695 US Highway 71, Burlington Jct. “I haven’t found anything I can’t do.” Hunt’s items
Frances Plymell
Frances Roberta Plymell, 85, Maryville, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Parkdale Manor Care Center. Funeral services will held be at 10 am Saturday, August 6 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial at Quitman Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to the Quitman Cemetery. Online condolences may be left
Strong, Burns win Nodaway County primary races
With just two contested local races, only 32.52 percent of registered voters in Nodaway County cast ballots in the August 2 Primary Election. In the sheriff’s race on the Republican ballot, Randy Strong defeated Jamie Vicker with 2,168 votes to 1,054. Strong will face incumbent Sheriff Darren White (D), who ran unopposed, in the November
K-9 Unit to demonstrate skills
Deputy Austin Hann and K-9 Jerik will hold a live demonstration of narcotic detection skills during the Nodaway County Sheriff’s annual garage sale. The seventh annual garage sale will be open 9 am to 8 pm, Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19; and 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday, August 20, at the American
Iowa rodeo fans will witness Bullfighters Only at Sidney
Rodeo fans in southwest Iowa got a taste of freestyle bullfighting a year ago and they’re about to get even more. Bullfighters Only, an elite team of bullfighters, will showcase nine members during a five-night battle in Sidney, at Iowa’s Championship Rodeo, Tuesday, August 2 through Saturday, August 6. “The committee told me last year
Beebusters to meet
The Northwest Missouri Beebusters monthly meeting is 7 to 9 pm, Monday, August 8, at the Nodaway County Administration Building. Anyone interested in bees is welcome to attend. For more information, visit northwestmissouribeebusters.com.
Skidmore Community Betterment to meet
Skidmore Community Betterment will meet at 6 pm, Monday, August 8, at Newton Hall, Skidmore. Interested individuals are invited to attend.
Parnell AL to hold breakfast
The Parnell American Legion Post 528 will hold a fundraiser breakfast from 8 am to noon on Sunday, August 7, at the Legion Hall. Donations will be accepted.
Ravenwood UMC holds annual breakfast, lunch
The Ravenwood United Methodist Church will serve breakfast from 8 to 10 am, and lunch from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 6, in the church fellowship hall. Donations will be used for church and parsonage repairs.