Month: May

Robert Theodore

Robert M. Theodore 67, Maryville, died January 24, 2018 at his home. Memorial services will be at 11 am, Saturday, May 26 at the First Presbyterian Church, 211 South Main Street, Maryville, Pastor Johnathan Mitchell will be officiating. Masonic service under the auspices of Nodaway Lodge #470, AF & AM. Online condolences may be left

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Rose Vance

Rose Marie Vance, 74, Maryville, died Sunday, May 20, 2018. Funeral services will be at 11 am, Friday, May 25 under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Interment will be at the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Ravenwood. Family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 prior to the service. Memorials may be sent to St.

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Bill Richey

William “Bill” P. Richey, 73, Blairsden, CA, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Reno, NV. A celebration of life will be held at 10 am, May 29 at the First Christian Church, Hopkins.

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James Hayden

James LeRoy Hayden, 91, Graham, died Tuesday, May 9, 2018, at his home. He was born February 21, 1927 in Pickering to William and Nettie Hayden. Graveside services were held at Nodaway Memorial Gardens on May 11 with military honors.

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Cattlemen host annual beef cookoff at Mozingo

The annual Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association beef cookoff was held at the Mozingo Lake equestrian campground on May 19. Ten teams competed in three categories: beans, brisket and sirloin tip roast. The meat was provided by the association. The public had the opportunity to sample the delicious offerings after judging was complete. Debbie and Kenny

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West Nodaway Graduation 2018

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears The West Nodaway graduating seniors stand in front of the school sign for one last class photo before graduation. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

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South Nodaway Graduation 2018

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears Savannah Bennett receives her diploma from her mother, Debbie Bennett, South Nodaway Board of Education member. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

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New GO Art sculptures are installed

Northwest Technical School Welding Instructor Nick Sherlock adds the finishing weld to “Generations” on May 15. The sculpture is a bronze by Ben Hammond, and has been set up in downtown Maryville. The juniors in the NTS welding class helped with the morning installation of three sculptures. Sherlock said his afternoon class was made up

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Jefferson Graduation 2018

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears Jefferson graduating senior girls Kellie Palmer, Mikayla Mattson, Kayley Lager, Josephine Deen and Stephanie Chor enjoy some camaraderie before the ceremony. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

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North Nodaway Graduation 2018

May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears NN Class of 2018 Valedictorian Taylor LeAnn Combs talked to her peers about future goals. She spoke of an inspirational softball coach who compared major league baseball player batting averages with how many times they didn’t hit the ball. For more photos and information, see

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