Month: September

Northwest to host annual Family Weekend activities

Parents and families of Northwest Missouri State University students will gather for a weekend of entertainment, athletic events and family fun as the University celebrates its annual Family Weekend September 27 to 29. “Family Weekend is an opportunity to showcase Northwest and the awesome engagement opportunities our students have on campus,” Drake Summers, Northwest’s student

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West Nodaway BOE

The West Nodaway R-I Board of Education met in open and two closed sessions on September 11 to handle the following school district business. In closed session, the board took the following actions: • Amended Lisa Filley’s contract to have her work for 3.25 hours per day and 16.25 hours per week to teach preschool

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United Way campaign sets goal at $76,000

The 2019-2020 United Way of Nodaway County annual campaign official began September 1 with a monetary goal of $76,000. The funds will be used to help benefit the following Nodaway County partner agencies: The Source Medical Center, The Ministry Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, Nodaway County Community Building, Nodaway County School Nurses,

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Geography with Goudge

This week, the Northwest Bearcat volleyball team is ranked #15 in the AVCA Coaches Top 25 Poll. It is the highest ranking in program history. Cal State San Bernardino and Western Washington are ranked #1 and #2 followed by an Upper Midwest domination. Four teams from the MIAA Conference are among the top 15 with

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Volunteers needed for annual emergency response field training

Northwest Missouri State University will host its seventh annual Missouri Hope emergency response field training exercise October 4 through 6 and invites students and community members to work in volunteer roles during the exercise. Missouri Hope is an intensive three-day training exercise which is required for students studying majors or minors in emergency disaster management

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Burlington Jct. leaders hear about poor water quality

With the annual fall festival coming at the end of the week, the Burlington Jct. City Council met on September 11 and heard from Dana and Julie Livengood, citizens, who were concerned about the water quality at their residence. They are at the end of a water line, which is potentially the reason for the

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Job center offers access opportunities

The Missouri Job Center, 114 West Third, Maryville, offers twice a month meetings for attendees to learn about their services. The fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of each month, from 1 to 3 pm, the center is open to the public to come and hear about the free services available through the Missouri Career Center. This

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Bolckow School reunion set

The Bolckow School reunion will be held at 12:30 pm, Sunday, September 22 at the American Legion, 501 East Price, Savannah. Anyone who attended the school is welcome. Attendees should bring a covered dish. Drinks, plates and table service will be provided.

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Sydney Weybrew, Jr.

Sidney Francis Weybrew, Jr., 75, Maryville, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home. Mr. Weybrew’s body has been cremated. A memorial service will be at 2 pm, Saturday, October 5 at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. No formal visitation is planned. Online condolences may be left at bramfuneralhome.com.

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Alice Barmann

Alice Theresa Barmann, 88, Maryville, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center. Services were September 17 at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville. Memorials may be made to St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. Online condolences may be left at pricefunerealhomemaryville.com.

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