Month: May

Spire demonstrates medical robotic technology in Skype session

By Kathryn Rice The Northwest Technical School health science classes were given the opportunity to witness, literally, cutting edge medical robotic technology in action on April 27. Javen Spire, 2004 Maryville High School and 2008 Northwest Missouri State University graduate, gave a Skype demonstration on the Stryker Mako robotic arm system to both the morning

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Northeast Nodaway

The Northeast Nodaway R-V School Board approved several bids during its regular meeting April 19. The board approved the contract with Apple Bus Company, Cleveland, for approximately $121,104. Meyer Laboratory Inc., Blue Springs, was awarded the $2,291.60 bid to refinish both of the gym floors. Discussion was held about redoing the old gym floor every

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Community Leaders: Citizens step up to serve in their townships

The Nodaway News Leader has compiled a list of those individuals serving in each of the 15 townships in Nodaway County. The Nodaway County Clerk’s Office provided the information. Atchison Township Trustee: Brandon Doughtery Board Members: Mike Coleman and Scott Linville Clerk: Hailey Newton Grant Township Trustee: Jim Farnan Board Members: Gary Dougan and Mike

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Jefferson

The Jefferson C-123 School Board accepted bids and raised salaries during its regular meeting on April 16. The school board accepted a bid from Grand River Mutual, Bethany, for a new phone system and a 16-camera security system. The total bid was $11,510.34, while the camera system is $4,034.16. The cameras will be installed in

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Maryville extends yard waste burning time

The City of Maryville by ordinance has identified three periods a year for burning yard waste. Those periods are April 1 – 14, July 17 –  31 and October 24 through November 6 from dawn until dusk or as modified or extended by city council based primarily on weather conditions. Due to recent moisture, the

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Flaking paint, moldy caulking found in food establishments

Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found flaking paint and moldy caulking in local food establishments throughout the month of April. Casey’s General Store #3430, 1719 East First Street, medium priority Routine inspection April 2. Critical: Observed chlorine sanitizer spray bottle with chlorine concentration exceeding 200 ppm and iced coffee stored in

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School events for the week of May 6 to 12

Sunday • North Nodaway senior trip begins • South Nodaway senior trip begins • West Nodaway FFA breakfast, 8 am • Nodaway-Holt Graduation, 2 pm • Northeast Nodaway Graduation, 2 pm • MHS Hound Howlin’ City banquet, 6 pm • West Nodaway Baccalaureate, 6:30 pm Monday • Jefferson senior trip begins • West Nodaway senior

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Geography with Goudge

The NFL draft concluded this past weekend after picking 256 players over seven rounds, representing 38 states and three countries. This per-capita map displays the ‘Pigskin Cult’ or Deep South producing the greatest number of elite football players. Two conferences, the ACC and SEC, accounted for 38 percent of the players drafted. The New England

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Johnson holds city council hours

Newly-elected Maryville Councilman Matt Johnson held his first official city council office hours in Maryville City Hall on April 27. He stated he wants to be available for citizens to bring in concerns and hopes his office hours will be less intimidating than appearing before the entire city council at formal meetings. Johnson plans to

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Northwest Regents raise more student fees

Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its April 27 meeting approved another set of student fees for the 2018-2019 academic year. The designated fees were approved April 3 by Northwest’s Student Senate consist of an increase of $1 per credit hour to support the operational needs of Safe Ride Home and expand its

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