Month: June

Jefferson students continue ceiling art tradition

Jefferson High School art students completed the annual project of creating art on ceiling tiles. The underclassmen tiles will be placed in art teacher Carla Peery’s room; the senior tiles will grace the hallway ceilings, joining the projects of previous graduates. Participating students were, front: Trinity Gross, Jessica Hutson, Kiersten McCrary, Tylar Roush; middle: Derek

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New county clerk appointed by governor

Melinda Patton, Maryville, was recently appointed Nodaway County Clerk by Missouri Governor Eric Greitens. She will start her new position on Monday, June 12. Patton is a Northwest Missouri State University graduate with a degree in journalism. She is married to Jeff Patton and the couple has three children, Josie, Zach and Adam. She is

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Expired medicines for sale found in food establishments

Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found expired medicines and baby formula for sale during routine inspections of various food establishments and schools throughout the month of May. North Nodaway R-VI Middle/High School, 705 East Barnard Street, Hopkins, high priority Routine inspection May 1. Critical: None observed. Non-critical: Observed paint in disrepair

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Trojanette team sees improvement during May

By David Carroll The Trojanette 14 and under softball team has been busy in the month of May. The team’s play has improved over the course of the month. Coach David Carroll is looking for this play to continue as the team goes into the last two thirds of the season. The month began with

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Tom Watson to attend youth golf camp

Golfer Tom Watson, Kansas City, will attend Mozingo Lake Recreation Park youth golf camp Saturday, June 3. Watson will be interacting with the camp participants and offering tips. “We look forward to having Mr. Watson here at Mozingo and it is such a privilege to be able to give youth golfers this opportunity,” PGA-certified head

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Maryville City Council approves summer parades

The Maryville City Council approved three parade requests during its regular meeting May 24. The Flag Day bike parade celebration was approved for 4:30 to 7 pm, Wednesday, June 14. The parade will begin at 6:15 pm and will travel along Franklin Place then move to the sidewalks along East Seventh Street and North Main

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Preslee Christina Wendle

Preslee Christina Wendle, 3 years young, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home with her mom and dad. In honor of Preslee, the family requests that you consider becoming a blood donor and joining the bone marrow registry at bethematch.org. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to US Bank in honor

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MPR kicks off summer with concert series

The Donaldson Westside Park Amphitheater, Maryville, is going to be the site of three concerts, ranging from country to rock this June. All shows start at 7:30 pm. Starting Saturday, June 3 is Big Time Grain Co., a Kansas City based country band featuring the Bourquin brothers, Bret and Chad. Today BTGC is one of

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Shop Hop makes Maryville fun for shoppers again

From 9 am to 4 pm this Saturday, June 3, nine locally-owned Maryville retailers will be hosting the first #makeitmaryville Shop Hop. In store specials, giveaways and refreshments will be available as well as a grand prize offering. On The Spot Designs, Minnie Lane, Blue Willow Boutique, Maryville Florists, HOME by Sonja, Bittersweet Floral and

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Northwest Regents vote to authorize construction contract, naming for multipurpose facility; construction to begin in June

The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents approved the university’s plans to construct a multipurpose facility on the campus and authorized Northwest to award the construction contract to EL Crawford Construction Inc. during the May 22 meeting. The board authorized the construction project not to exceed $18,775,000, while the contract awarded to EL Crawford,

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