Month: April

Geography with Goudge

The per-capita production of collegiate bowlers by hometown is a good example of a regional sport. In this case, it’s the northeast that dominates. There are 80 NCAA bowling programs and 661 bowlers. The Vanderbilt Commodores won their second national championship, defeating McKendree in the 15th season of the sport this past weekend in St.

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, April 26 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. Caregivers around the area come together to provide support, become informed and find strength in numbers while progressing forward in dementia and Alzheimer’s awareness. For more information or to RSVP, contact

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Baby/toddler time is at library

Baby/Toddler Time, for infants to age three, will be from 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, April 26 at the Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. To register or for more information on these events, call the library at 660.582.5281.

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Paws at The Pub event supports shelter

Paws at The Pub is a monthly social event to benefit the New Nodaway Humane Society. The event will be from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, April 25 at The Pub, 414 North Main Street, Maryville. This is a chance for pups and owners to meet in a friendly, relaxed setting while raising awareness and

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Hopkins to have beef, noodles dinner

The Hopkins Community Club will sponsor a Beef and Noodles Dinner from 11 am to 1 pm, Sunday, April 22 at the Hopkins Community Building. The menu of homemade beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and salads costs $8 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds support community projects.

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Gospel meetings to be held at Church of Christ

There will be gospel meetings at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 6 pm, Sunday April 22, and at 7 pm, Monday, April 23 through Wednesday, April 25 at the Maryville Church of Christ, 217 East Sixth Street. The guest speaker is David Paher and the event is free.

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Ravenwood breakfast to be held

The Ravenwood Community Betterment breakfast will be held from 8 am to noon, Sunday, April 22 at the Ravenwood Community Building, on West Hawk Street. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The breakfast includes: bacon, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy, fried and scrambled eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. Proceeds go for the upkeep

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AL supports veterans programs with dinner

All-you-can-eat fish and chicken dinner will be from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, April 21 at the American Legion Post 100, 1104 East Fifth Street, Maryville. Cost is $10; children 11 and under are $5. All proceeds support AL veterans programs.

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More than 850 expected to receive degrees during NW’s spring commencement ceremonies

Northwest Missouri State University will celebrate its 2018 spring graduates Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, with two dedicated faculty members delivering the commencement addresses to the degree candidates and their families. The commencement ceremonies begin at 7 pm, Friday in Bearcat Arena when Northwest confers master’s and education specialist degrees and recognizes candidates

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