Month: March

Hopkins to have benefit dinner for Oberhauser

The Hopkins Community Club will sponsor a Beef and Noodles Dinner from 11 am to 1 pm, Sunday, March 25 at the Hopkins Community Building. The menu of the free will donation dinner is homemade beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and salads. Proceeds will go towards medical bills and other expenses for Bart

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Ravenwood breakfast to be held

The Ravenwood Community Betterment breakfast will be held from 8 am to noon, Sunday, March 25 at the Ravenwood Community Building, on West Hawk Street. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The breakfast includes: bacon, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, fried and scrambled eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. Proceeds go for the

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Annual hog roast supports Parnell fire volunteers

The Parnell Volunteer Fire Fighters are holding the annual hog roast from 5:30 to 8 pm, Saturday, March 24 at the American Legion in Parnell. The free will donation dinner will feature roasted hog, baked potato, salads, baked beans, dessert and beverage.

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NTS FBLA students qualify for state competition

The Northwest Technical School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended district competition on February 8 at Northwest Missouri State University. FBLA competition provides students who are interested in business the chance to compete and network with other people. Several events are available for the students to compete in including individual, team and chapter

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Youth Poetry Contest calling for entries

The Nodaway News Leader will be accepting submissions of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month in April. Young people are encouraged to submit poetry for a chance to win Chamber Bucks and the opportunity to be published in the newspaper. All types of poetry will be accepted. There are three age divisions to the

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County Clerk’s office opens on Saturday for absentee voting

Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton reported that her office will be open from 8 am to noon, Saturday, March 31 for any registered voter to vote an absentee ballot. Her office is located in the Administration Center, 403 North Market, Maryville. Voters should bring proper identification, such as a driver’s license, non-driver’s photo ID, voter

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Rescue Squads are here to help: West Nodaway

By Kathryn Rice Local rescue squads play an important part as first responders in Nodaway County. There are six of these squads. The fourth article in this series is about the West Nodaway Rescue Unit 140. • Responsibilities: The squad covers the west side of Nodaway County including the areas of Wilcox, Burlington Jct., Clearmont,

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Spire receives Leader Legacy Award

By Kathryn Rice Pat Spire received the 2017 Nodaway News Leader Leader Legacy Award at a recent Maryville Optimist Club meeting. “I was shocked,” Spire said, who has been active in 4-H for more than 40 years. “I had no idea. I was surprised and humbled to get it.” The Nodaway News Leader has honored

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School events for the week of March 18 to 24

Sunday • South Nodaway BB banquet, 5 pm Monday • Horace Mann Spring Break begins • Jefferson, South Nodaway FCA Food Kitchen Trip • Jefferson, NN, NEN, SN, WN FFA Contest at Savannah • MHS V track at UCM, 1 pm • Northeast Nodaway HS baseball at Mid-Buchanan, 4:30 pm • Platte Valley JV/V baseball

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Burlington Jct. to change derelict vehicle policy

Burlington Jct. City Council members discussed changes to the derelict vehicle policy during their regular meeting March 12. Mayor Justin Plymell had received some citizen complaints about derelict vehicles around town that were not being moved or fixed. Council reviewed the policy and did not agree with the wording. They discussed various changes; a new

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