Margarete ‘Maggie’ Messenger
Margarete “Maggie” Messenger, 79, Barnard, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Funeral services are under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. An online guest book and obituary is at meierhoffer.com.
Lawrence McIntyre
Lawrence Winfred McIntyre, 89, Burlington Jct., died on December 19, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 pm, Saturday, December 23 at the United Methodist Church, Burlington Jct., with a funeral service following at 2 pm. Burial will follow the service at the Ohio Cemetery,
Tom Drobny
Thomas Joseph “Tom” Drobny, 67, Hopkins, died Monday, December 18, 2017, at his home. Services were December 21 at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the family for use at a later date. Online condolences can be left at bramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Bram Funeral Home, Maryville.
Nodaway-Holt
The Nodaway-Holt R-VII School Board discussed remodeling the 1938 structure or building a new wing onto the school during its regular meeting on December 18. Members of the facility planning team were in attendance. The team has compiled a list of items that are a priority to fix including either a boiler repair or a
Skidmore prepares to move forward on sewer renovations
The Skidmore City Council reiterated its decision to go with a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for the sewer renovation at its December 14 meeting. Civil Engineer Emily Wicoff, Snyder and Associates, Inc., St. Joseph, spoke to the council about decisions that need to be made at the January 11, 2018, meeting in order for
Geography with Goudge
It’s the time of year for college football’s post-season individual honors. The cream of the crop or All-Americans of the 128 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams as selected by the Associated Press (AP). This map displays the first, second and third team All-Americans by their hometown state. Four states, Florida, 10; Texas, nine; California, eight;
NW’s Regents approve Franken Hall renovations, hear clean audit results
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its regular meeting Thursday authorized the university to move forward with renovations on one of its high-rise residence halls in addition to hearing the clean results of the university’s annual financial audit. Regents approved the renovation plans for Franken Hall, which will include new paint, hallway carpet,
Shirley Lee
Shirley Lee, 83, died Friday, December 1, 2017, in Visalia, CA. A memorial will be held Thursday, December 28 in San Diego. Inurnment will be in Las Vegas, NV at a later date.
Elizabeth Newton
Elizabeth A. Newton, 89, Maryville, formerly of Skidmore, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Nodaway Nursing Home. Graveside services and interment will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 20 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore. Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm, Tuesday, December 19 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets at senior center
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, December 28 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. Caregivers around the area gather to provide support, become informed and find strength in numbers while progressing in dementia and Alzheimer’s awareness. For more information or to RSVP, contact Autumn Fisher
