Month: June

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets at senior center

The Alzheimer’s caregiver support group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, June 28 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. The topic this month is “Wandering Awareness and Prevention.” Caregivers around the area meet to provide support, become informed and find strength in numbers while progressing forward in dementia and Alzheimer’s

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Clearmont council discusses delinquent water customers

The Clearmont City Council spent time at its June 19 meeting discussing water billing issues including three customers who are delinquent in their payments. City employee Kristi Heideman presented the May water-sewer report noting 101 meters had been read and of that 90 were billed. The city billed 187,930 gallons for the month. She also

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Skidmore observes 4th annual Community Day

Cooler temperatures the morning of June 16 brought Skidmore residents to the fourth annual Community Day. The day, which is held the third Saturday in June, saw two new events, a quilt show and pet show. Joann Peter, Maryville, and Christina Charles, Skidmore, stand by their entries in the quilt show. Peter embroidered hexagon quilt

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Preliminary talks begin on revising CAFO ordinance

Nodaway County Commissioners met with Nodaway County Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson on June 18 to discuss the county’s Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) ordinance. The current county ordinance places stricter regulations on large agricultural operations in the county than the state of Missouri requires. The topic has been an area of contention for many

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Skidmore puts audit on hold

At the June 14 Skidmore City Council meeting, the council approved putting the audit conducted by Arthur White and Associates on hold. Mayor Tracy Shewey said the matter pertaining to past City Clerk Jennifer Poland had been referred to Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice. He contacted the Missouri State Auditor’s office. The city is now

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Annual tractor cruise sets route

The Heart of America Tractor Club is hosting its 13th annual tractor cruise, Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. The event will begin on Friday afternoon with registration opening at 3 pm at the Stanberry Community Center. The Gentry County Cattlemen’s Association will grill hamburgers for the evening meal, beginning at 5:30 pm. Saturday

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Flag Day celebration at Lions Freedom Rock Plaza

The second annual Lions Freedom Rock Plaza Flag Day celebration was held at Franklin Park, Maryville, June 14. American Legion Post 100 played Taps and conducted the flag ceremony and a 21-gun salute. Here, they respectfully lower the American flag and prepare to raise the replacement flag. Maryville High School Vocal Music Instructor Vanessa Parsons

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James Lance

Andrew and Jenny Lance, Barnard, announce the birth of a son, James Owen, born Friday, June 1, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. He weighed eight pounds and three ounces and joins sisters, Audrey, six, and Emma, three. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Robin Holmes, Graham. Paternal grandparents are Tim and Cindy Lance, Barnard. Maternal

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Jerry Morrow

Jerry Laverl Morrow, 61, Clarinda, IA, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at his home. Services are Saturday, June 23 at Graham United Methodist Church, Graham, with visitation from 9:30 am to service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Merrick-Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda.

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Brian Meyer

Brian Joe Meyer, 57, Denver, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at his home. Services were June 20 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Memorials may be made to Albany Animal Shelter in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 North Hundley, Albany, MO  64402. Online condolences may be left at robersonpolleychapel.com. Arrangements were under the direction of

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