Nodaway County Emergency Manager Christy Forney spoke recently about the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) supply available for first responder agencies and healthcare personnel in the county. She noted that currently the supply is good. “However, should we see a spike in cases or become a hot spot for the virus, our current supply would diminish
Following the May 4 special board meeting via Zoom, the Maryville Park and Recreation Board of Directors has decided to open the Maryville Community Center (MCC) from 6 am to 5 pm, Saturday, May 16. The board also discussed the possible opening of the Maryville Aquatic Center in mid-June, but will confirm at a later
“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 previous maps. The ten states in the highest category, account for 72% of the deaths. Eight, in the Northeast, are responsible for 64%
The Hopkins City Council met May 4 in the Hopkins Community Building. The mayor, aldermen and city employees were able to practice social distancing and hold the meeting in person with all present. Discussion was held on water tower maintenance. Chief Water Operator Jack Baldwin said the last time the inside tower lining had been
Protect meatpacking plant workers, our food supply By Gladys Godinez, Center for Rural Affairs community organizer Meatpacking plants across the country have become COVID-19 hotspots, and the struggles faced by the people working inside are apparent and alarming. Our friends and neighbors are being asked to risk their health, safety and lives without vital protections
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; Walker and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Stiens made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Stiens made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated
Beach volleyball is the 90th and newest NCAA sport. The fifth national championship was going to be played the first weekend in May, in Gulf Shores, AL. The per capita production of Division I beach volleyball players is greatest in the Southwest and West with Hawaii leading followed by California, Arizona and Texas. There are 64
Mosaic announced the Mosaic Child Care and Education Center will cease operations on August 14, 2020. The difficult decision was made in light of the pandemic and the ensuing financial strain on the health care system. “Mosaic has done everything possible to try and keep the Child Care and Education Center open for our community,”
Due to the scattering of commencement dates for the county high schools, the Nodaway News Leader’s annual souvenir edition of all graduating seniors will be published June 11. This section will have individual photos, parents’ information and future plans for all of the over 200 Nodaway County graduates. Plus there are many salutes to the
Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Stiens, Burns, Bill Walker and Patton. Stiens made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Stiens made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated 4/28/2020. The motion passed. The following were approved:
