Editor’s note: The writer is telling her personal story with black mold poisoning and her healing process, sharing information that she has learned through the articles in this series. She does not have a medial degree, but consults her physician in the writing of these articles. by Christina Rice What can you expect as you
A trio of Maryville High School wrestlers have advanced to the state wrestling tournament which will be held February 16 to 18 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Matt Twaddle, Jackson Sanders and Ryan Owens all qualified by placing at the District Tournament on February 11 at Excelsior Springs. Twaddle earned the title of district champ
The North Nodaway Courtwarming queen and king were Isabel Metzger and Garrett Torres. Isabel is the daughter of Petra Panza and Markus Metzger. Her host parents were Steven and Samantha Brown. Garrett is the son of Ismael and Jennifer Torres. For more photos, game scores and stats, see the printed Nodaway News Leader paper.
The West Nodaway R-I Board of Education met in open and two closed sessions on February 8. During the second closed session, the board voted to not renew High School Principal Roger Johnson’s 10-month 2017-18 school contract. The roll call vote was Bernie Farmer, Amanda Walker, Billy Koch and Troy Brady voting to not renew;
The 66th NBA All-Star game is scheduled for February 19. There are 120 players representing 29 states and 15 countries have made the all-star roster during the past 17 years. This map is based on the players’ high school state. It indicates the eastern half of the country, particularly the southeast, stands out as the
Sunday • Jefferson, Nodaway-Holt, Northeast Nodaway, South Nodaway, West Nodaway FFA Week begins • Jefferson FFA Breakfast, 7 to 11 am • South Nodaway FFA Community Breakfast, 7 am • West Nodaway Booster Club 3/4 Tourney, 1 pm Monday • All Schools No School • Jefferson, Nodaway-Holt, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, South Nodaway, West Nodaway
By Christina Rice Members of the Wilcox United Methodist Church created the Sewing Mission Group in April of 2016. Their pastor encouraged the congregation to find a mission project that would allow them to reach out to the community. The church had previously had a sewing group until the ladies in it were no longer
Gene Douglas Riley, 64, Maryville, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. Services are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
James Lee McClain, Sr., 76, Skidmore, died Monday, January 30, 2017, at Rock Port. Funeral services were Saturday, February 11 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, with Rev. Danny Johnson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Schooler Funeral Home, Fairfax/Craig.
Mark Delmer Conn, 61, Albany, formerly of Maryville, died Monday, February 13, 2017, near Cosby. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, February 16 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the family to help with final expenses. Online condolences may be left at bramdanfeltfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the
