Month: July

Marvin Bartlett

Marvin Carl Bartlett, 73, Melvern, KS, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS. He was born June 5, 1944, to Garland and Lena Brandon Bartlett. On January 18, 1964, he married Linda Meye. Mr. Bartlett was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his sons,

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Caty Argo

Catherine “Caty” Roseanne Sharp Argo, 37, Ottumwa, IA, formerly of Maryville, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Iowa City, IA. Services will be at 4 pm, Sunday, July 30 at Calvary Chapel, Maryville, with JD Dirks officiating. A potluck dinner will follow. Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice, St. Francis, 2016 South Main, Maryville,

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Russell Young

Russell Paul Young, 93, Clinton, formerly of Maryville, died Saturday, July 15, 2017, at his home. Services will be held at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Donation Coordinator, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180.

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Emma Range

Virgil and Julie Range, Aurora, IL, announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Elizabeth, born Sunday, June 16, 2017. She weighed eight pounds and six ounces and joins two brothers, Cole and Caiden. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Barbara Nielson. Paternal grandparents are Judy Carroll and the late Virgil Range, Jr.

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Alumni, friends invited to join giving team in support of Hughes Fieldhouse

Northwest Missouri State University alumni and friends may now contribute to the construction and future needs of the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse by purchasing commemorative bricks, pavers, trees or benches, as well as through traditional monetary donations. “Joining our winning team to support this exciting project builds on the importance of health, wellness and

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Skidmore approves new council ordinance

The Skidmore City Council approved ordinance #2017Board-2 concerning the board of aldermen at the July 13 meeting. It replaces the ordinance approved in June that did not take into account the Missouri Sunshine Law when closing city council meetings to the public. City Clerk Jennifer Poland had discussed the matter with the Missouri Municipal League,

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Geography with Goudge

National Pro Fastpitch (NFP) consists of six teams: Akron Racers, Houston Scrap Yard Dawgs, Beijing Eagles, Chicago Bandits, Texas Charge and USSSA Pride, with 150 players total. Maryville native Taylor Gadbois plays for the Texas Charge.  The per-capita production of professional women’s softball players by high school origin is greatest in the West, Midwest and

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Nodaway County Fair draws crowd

The 2017 Nodaway County Fair drew crowds despite the heat. See the printed Nodaway News Leader for coverage of the fair including the livestock shows, BBQ contest, 4-H activities, parade, entertainment and much more. Ryker Blackford, son of Allison and Cody Blackford, Maryville, leads his calf, Steve, back to his pen after the beef pee-wee

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TCW collects children’s coats over summer

Today’s Civic Women is collecting children’s coats from size 3T to small adults. With families having garage sales over the summer, TCW is hoping to acquire some of their too small coats for school children this fall and winter. The Koats for Kids program has been an ongoing enterprise for the organization. Collection points in

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