Month: February

School events for the week of February 12 to 17

Monday • Nodaway-Holt No School • South Nodaway MoWest Choir Festival • Eugene Field preschool registration, 8 am to 5 pm • Horace Mann Bearcat Choir, 3:15 pm • North Nodaway P/T conferences, 4 to 8 pm • MHS F/JV/V boys BB vs Mid-Buchanan, 5 pm • Jefferson early childhood meeting, 5:30 pm • MHS

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Troop 190 is top seller in Pony Express Council

Boy Scouts Troop 190, Maryville, sold more than $15,000 worth of popcorn during the annual fundraiser held mid-October to mid-November. The troop, part of the Pony Express Council, was the top seller in the 18-county area. Scoutmaster John Campbell said the primary goal was for each Scout to sell $1,000. “It’s amazing to me that

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County schools receive food establishment inspections

Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham inspected county schools and various food establishments throughout the month of January. Joy Wok, 1416 South Main Street, high priority Routine inspection on January 2. Critical: Observed milk stored in refrigeration unit not maintaining 41 degrees or less, can of pineapple juice with deep dent along

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Hopkins to paint pump house, water plant

On February 5, the Hopkins City Council directed Chief Operator Jack Baldwin to research what will be required to paint the pump house and water plant before the job is put out for bid. The council wants a bonded and insured painter to complete the project. Neither building has been painted since 1990. Discussion was

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Lady Spoofhounds lose to Smithville 39-31

Maryville girls lost to Smithville 39-31 during their Courtwarming game on February 1. This year’s Courtwarming king, Brady Atwell, son of Darren and Heidi Atwell, escorted queen Becky Meyers, daughter of Kerry and Marsha Meyers. For more photos, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

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Pickering has council positions covered

City Clerk Milt Sovereign announced at the city council meeting February 5 that he will research to determine if Pickering is eligible for a non-election. Alderman Kevin Leedom has filed for his position; Alderman Brad Judd expressed his willingness to once again be appointed. Sovereign gave Judd the necessary paperwork to complete. Because the council

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Black History Month activities to feature films, Soul Food Dinner

Northwest Missouri State University will host a series of film screenings and discussions as well as its annual Soul Food Dinner to commemorate Black History Month in February. The 2018 nationwide theme “African Americans in Times of War” commemorates the centennial of the end of World War I in 1918. All Black History Month activities

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Mustangs lose Homecoming

The North Nodaway girls lost to East Atchison 45-61 while the boys were defeated 46-52 at their Courtwarming February 2. Courtwarming King Cole Bird, son of Suzan and Chris Bird, and grandson of Joyce and Richard Bird, escorted Queen Alisha Davison, daughter of Sandy and Todd Davison. For more photos and information, see the printed

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