Month: March

BJ AL holds spaghetti supper

The Burlington Jct American Legion Post will hold a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, March 13 at the American Legion Building in Burlington Jct. The supper will feature spaghetti, lettuce salad, garlic bread, drink and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults; children five and under are free.

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Maryville R-II Office of School Superintendent issues letter to community

Dear Spoofhound Parents, Staff and Community: The safety of our students, staff and community is Maryville R-II’s highest priority. I want to assure you that we are taking this evolving health situation very seriously, keeping close communication with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as health organizations. We are monitoring websites such as the

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Northwest postponing in-person classes until March 23 due to coronavirus

Northwest Missouri State University announced it is postponing the resumption of in-person classes to protect the health and safety of its students and employees from the spread of COVID-19. Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski informed the campus community, through an email, that classes at its Maryville and Northwest-Kansas City locations will resume Monday, March 23. Students

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Maryville High recognizes academic awards

Maryville High School recognized the following students during the February 5 Academic Awards Assembly. Academic Letter: Students who earned a 3.70 or higher grade point average for both semesters of the 2018-2019 school year include Victoria Allen, Avery Baker, Matthew Belanger, Jackson Bram, Caitlyn Burke, Blake Casteel, Lauren Cullin, Trevin Cunningham, Davin Davis, Kelby Derr, Kasey

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Maryville library’s 3rd Annual Children’s Business Fair offers variety

From 10 am to 1:30 pm, Saturday, March 14, young entrepreneurs will offer local shoppers an abundance of options for Mother’s Day, Easter, graduation and more at the Third Annual Nodaway County Children’s Business Fair (CBF) at the Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street. CBF has shown steady growth in the number of businesses

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NNL 11th Annual Youth Poetry Contest calls for entries 

The Nodaway News Leader is accepting submissions of poetry from youth in celebration of National Poetry Month in April. Original poems written by children who are in kindergarten through high school can vie for a $25 first place prize; plus the opportunity to have their work published in the Nodaway News Leader. All types of poetry will

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Hopkins raises water rates

At the March 2 meeting, the Hopkins City Council voted to raise the residential and commercial water rates. City Clerk Dee O’Riley determined the city had cleared $51 for the 2019 year, after raising the rates in February 2019. She put together information on water rate hikes of three, five and 10 percent, which the

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New program offers activities for age 55+

Adults, age 55 and older, are invited to take part in Nodaway County Active Adults programs and offerings. The new program is the result of the collaboration of five local entities: Maryville Parks and Recreation, Northwest Technical School, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville, Nodaway Economic Development and the School of Health Science and Wellness at

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Alert to Grant Township voters

The Nodaway County Clerk, Melinda Patton, announced, “Recently, the polling place for Grant Township, the American Legion, was closed and sold. We are informing you that you will now vote at the old MoDOT barn, located just west of Barnard city limits at 29455 State Highway M, Barnard.”

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