From Saturday, October 15 to Sunday, December 4, the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge visitor contact station/refuge headquarters office will be open seven days a week. Hours on Monday through Friday are 7:30 am to 4 pm. Saturday and Sunday the office will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. The fall migration weekends
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the 2015-16 Missouri Assessment Program results for school districts across the state including those in Nodaway County. The MAP tests are among the measures DESE uses to gauge student progress in Missouri public schools. The 2016 MAP grade-level exams in English language arts and math
By Kathryn Rice The Jefferson C-123 concert band has grown over the last four years under the direction of vocal and instrumental teacher Cecily Lanier. There were five band members when Lanier began directing. This year, there are 24. All 14 of Jefferson’s junior high students are participating. Because the band alternates with chorus classes,
Local author Jason Offutt will present a paranormal events program starting at 7 pm, Friday, October 21 at the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum, Maryville. Offutt will talk about local haunts, UFO sightings, time travel, and Bigfoot. Offutt will also bring a selection of his books, for those who would like to purchase an autographed
The New Nodaway Humane Scoiety will host the annual fall supper from 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, October 20, at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. Proceeds will benefit the shelter animals.
The Second Harvest Community Food Bank’s mobile pantry will be in Sheridan from 1 to 3 pm, Tuesday, October 18. The mobile pantry will be in the parking lot of the Christian Church, 309 West Jefferson, Sheridan, and is open to the general public while supplies last. For information, contact Second Harvest at 816.364.3663 or
The local Masons will gather at 7:30 pm, Monday, October 17 for regular communications at the Masonic Lodge on North Main, Maryville.
The Northwest Missouri Beebusters monthly meeting is from 7 to 9 pm, Monday, October 17, at the Nodaway County Administration Building. Anyone who is interested in bees is welcome to attend. For more information, visit the Facebook page, Northwest Missouri Beebusters.
The Parnell American Legion Post 528 will hold a White Elephant Sale starting at 1 pm, Sunday, October 16. Lunch is provided by Boy Scout Troop 131. Donations can be brought to the legion hall from 1 to 3 pm, Saturday, October 15. For more information, call Jim Price at 660.986.2515 or Virginia Burns at
The Clarinda Cowboy Church Band will be part of the Fall Festival Roundup at Burlington Jct. on Saturday, October 15. Sponsored by the Hoof & Horn Saddle Club, events begin at 3 pm and continue into the evening. The SW IA Draft Horse and Mule Association competition starts at 3 pm, followed by a Dutch
