Month: March

Farm economy outlook depends on new trade agreements, evolution of disease outbreaks; FAPRI releases Annual US agricultural market outlook report

The outlook for the United States farm economy depends on the implementation of new trade agreements and the evolution of animal and human disease outbreaks, according to the latest analysis of national and global agricultural trends from the University of Missouri. While net farm income increases in 2020, under a baseline assumption of continued trade

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Sheriff speaks to COVID-19 readiness

A message about our commitment to COVID-19 readiness: The health and well-being of our citizens and our employees are vitally important to us. We understand COVID-19 and its impacts are top of mind, creating uncertainty and concern. We want to assure you we are committed to the responsiveness necessary to support you should you need

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Shirley McMillen

Shirley McMillen, 89, Maryville, died Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was born March 10, 1931, in Maryville, to Floyd A. and Clara Bailey. On November 5, 1950, she married Kenny McMillen in Maryville. A private family service will be held with burial at Miriam Cemetery. No visitation will be held. Memorials may be made to

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Dr. Robert Rowlette

Dr. Robert O. Rowlette, 89, Maryville, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Kansas City. He was born July 11, 1930, on the family farm, northwest of Maitland, to Susan and Lloyd Rowlett. He graduated as valedictorian from Maitland High School in 1948. He attended his freshman year at McPherson College then graduated in 1952 with

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Vincent Schieber

Vincent Aloysius Schieber, 62, Maryville, died Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home. He was born February 24, 1958, in Maryville, to Leo A. and Eulalia Merrigan Schieber. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Conception Jct, and later earned a bachelor of science in agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On August 29, 1980,

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Bonnie Rodrick

Bonnie Jean Rodrick, 81, Maryville, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Parkdale Manor. She was born January 24, 1939, in North Platte, NE, to Jesse D. and Opal Marie Yearsley Foster. She was a 1958 graduate of Pickering High School. On August 29, 1992, she married Elbert F. “Skip” Rodrick. A private family service will

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William Grace

William Richard Grace, 67, Clearmont, died Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home. He was born April 27, 1952, in Maryville, to Darrell W. and Marilyn A. Williams Grace. He was a 1970 graduate of West Nodaway High School. Mr. Grace’s body has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A memorial service

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Tri-C Ball and LL suspended until May 11

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Tri-C Ball Club and NW Little League have suspended practices and games until May 11. The full statement concerning the suspension of little league games and practices is available on school website.

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