Month: April

Geography with Goudge

“This week’s Covid-19 map, based on the Johns Hopkins (CSSE) data displays the number of deaths in each state divided by the population (deaths per capita). The pattern is very similar to last week’s map. Only eight states are above the national average, accounting for 76% of the deaths.  Five, in the Northeast, are responsible

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Youth utilize extra time with entrepreneur tasks

By Kathryn Rice With schools not being in session, some students have pursued business opportunities or have expanded on previous ideas. Following are two such entrepreneurs. Mattie Dimmitt Mattie Dimmitt, the daughter of Elizabeth and Travis Dimmitt, is a 10-year-old Horace Mann Laboratory School fourth grader, who started Smile More Cards as her entry in

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County businesses step up with conveniences

Nodaway County residents have local food businesses that have extended services. Tuck Point Bar and Grill, Ravenwood, through an agreement with Sysco Foods, has been offering groceries for curbside pick up. The restaurant is selling necessities, such as sugar, flour and yeast, along with gloves, paper towels, condiments and bath tissue. Other items offered are

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COVID-19 testing available for first 200 residents who preregister

The Nodaway County Health Department in collaboration with MOSAIC Medical Center-Maryville will be providing adult COVID-19 testing for 200 residents on April 28, 2020. Symptoms will not be required to get a test. The testing will involve using a swab to take a sample from inside the nose and can be uncomfortable. Testing will be

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Geography with Goudge

“Track & Field News compiles an All-Time Top Ten High School Performance List. Some top performances date back as far as Boys HS All–Time Track Performances, 2020. There were 333 unique individuals or relay teams representing 32 different events. This week’s per capita map indicates the highest states tend to lie in the western half

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April 21, 2020

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Bob Stiens, Chris Burns, associate commissioners; Bill Walker and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Stiens made a motion to approve prior commission minutes

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UEC grants wavers due to COVID-19

For a second time, United Electric Cooperative will waive the service availability charge for all members for another month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These credits will be reflected on the statement which members will receive in May and June. For residential members, this monthly charge is $45 on their bill and nonresidential is $60.

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Nodaway County Health Center Partners with MOSAIC Medical Center- Maryville for COVID-19 Point of Care Testing.

Through participation in the Point of Care Testing initiative by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and U.S. Health and Senior Services, Nodaway County Health Center has received an Abbott ID rapid test instrument for COVID-19. The instrument has been placed with MOSAIC Medical Center- Maryville to conduct the point of care testing. Instruments

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