During today’s COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on Monday, May 4, 2020. Governor Parson was joined by Missouri Hospital Association President and CEO Herb Kuhn, MO HealthNet Director Todd Richardson, Missouri
“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
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
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
After three readings in three meetings, Clearmont City Council passed a new law April 21 to only allow residents to file for a city position if all the monies owed to the city are paid in full. Councilman Herb Snodderley brought the ordinance to the council’s attention early this year. The council read and approved
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
“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
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
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.
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
