Month: February

Jerry Scott

Jerry Conner Scott, 77, Maryville, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Maryville. He was born July 31, 1942, in Gilman City, to Woodrow and Rozema Scott. He graduated from South Harrison High School, Bethany, in 1960, and attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On July 31, 1982, he married Linda Hilsabeck. Memorial service was held

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Orlin Hoepker

Orlin Edwin Henry Hoepker, 93, Maryville, died Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his home. He was born May 29, 1926, in Syracuse, NE, to Ben and Sophia Botcher Hoepker. On August 10, 1958, he married Olivia “Floydine” Alexander in Pickering. She preceded him in death March 20, 1973. Graveside and burial were Tuesday, February 18

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Bessie Smith 

Bessie Mae Smith, 85, Pickering, died Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.  She was born February 12, 1935, in Bedford, IA, to Henry and Della Rusco McNeese.  On September 13, 1950, she married Robert E. Smith in New Market, IA. Mrs. Smith’s body has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral

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Vic Graybill

Vic L. Graybill, 82, died Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Maryville Living Center, Maryville. He was born July 30, 1937, in Logan, IA, to Lynn Keith and Margaret Grace Schuster Graybill. He attended the Shelby, IA, and Rock Port schools, graduating in 1956. On May 19, 1957, he married Marcialea Lehman at Tarkio Methodist Church.

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Geography with Goudge

NBA All-Star Players, 2001-2020 “The 69th NBA All-Star Game played this past Sunday in Chicago was billed as one of the best ever.  140 different players representing 29 states and 18 countries have made the All-Star roster during the past 20 years.  This map based on the players’ high school state indicates the eastern half of

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A Right Jab

Liberals come tumbling down By Larry W. Anderson Three events closely connected chronologically and politically have contributed to the tumbling down of the liberal machine so long in place. These were Iowa’s Democratic caucus, the awesome State of the Union speech skillfully delivered by President Trump, and the acquittal of Trump of the bogus impeachment

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St. Francis Hospital Foundation honors long-time secretary

Rita Miller, who served as the St. Francis Hospital Foundation secretary for nearly three decades, has retired from her volunteer service with the group. While she is still a great resource, the foundation chose to honor her service as a volunteer with a reception. Foundation board members both past and present recognized her efforts, seated:

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St. Gregory students tie blankets As part of Catholic Schools Week, kindergarten and second graders at St. Gregory Barbarigo School made 10 blankets to donate to the Department of Family Services in Nodaway County. Tying the fleece pieces together are Raelyn Moore, Anna Jordan, Dinah Lance and Kody Gockel. Raelyn and Kody are second graders

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Maryville council agrees to allow short-term rental despite issues

The Maryville City Council voted 3-1 to allow a short-term rental of a property owned by Linda Christensen, located at 1110 East Third, even though a resident of the neighborhood brought many concerns to the meeting. During a public hearing, Christiansen, who resides on Icon Road, explained her plan for Airbnb for the property. A

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