Month: February

Automotive technology conforms to advances in field

By Kathryn Rice With technological advances being built into the items consumers buy, Northwest Technical School’s automotive technology class has incorporated the tech needed to repair today’s vehicles. Steve Holtman, instructor, explained some of the new machines and tools available for his students’ learning experiences. The newest machine uses computerized alignment with a camera-targeted system

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West Nodaway hires Mitch Barnes as 6-12 principal

The West Nodaway Board of Education selected Mitch Barnes as the 6-12 principal for the 2019-20 school year during its February 7 meeting. Barnes is currently serving as 7-12 principal at Braymer School District, a position he has held for 10 years. Also at Braymer, he served as K-12 principal and interim superintendent. Originally from Trenton,

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Robert McCrory

Robert William “Bob” McCrory, 84, Maryville, formerly of Mound City, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Cameron Medical Center. Services will be at 1 pm, Saturday, February 16 at the First Christian Church, Mound City. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made

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Jeff Keever

Jeff Keever, 49, Gladstone, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Redwood of Carmel Hills. A graveside service will be at a later date at the Quitman Cemetery, Quitman. Condolences may be sent to Dan and Connie Keever, 1304 NE 65th Street, Gladstone, MO 64118.

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June Cowan

June Marie Cowan, 74, Burlington Jct., died Monday, February 11, 2019, at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. Services will be at 2 pm, Friday, February 15 at the First Christian Church, Burlington Jct. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the

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Vena McMichael

Vena Ann McMichael, 50, Barnard, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at her home. Mrs. McMichael’s body has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. There will be no visitation or services held. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

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Give your Valentine’s Day flowers some TLC

By David Trinklein, MU Extension Valentine’s Day flowers, like love, can stand the test of time if given a little TLC. Call it flor-amore. Your flowers will last longer if kept watered and fed, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein said . Trinklein’s tips and homemade preservative recipe provide an extended warranty of sorts

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MPAC seeks designs for pocket park mural

The Maryville Public Arts Committee (MPAC) is conducting a contest for the mural design to be placed on the wall of the upcoming pocket park located on the southwest corner of Third and Main streets, Maryville. The committee is looking for a clean, simple design which will provide photo opportunities for visitors, tourists, students and

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