Elizabeth “Beth” Zirfas Leonardo passed away June 11, 2020 at her home in Cameron after a brave four month fight with brain cancer. Beth was born on July 6, 1939 in New Prague, MN to Robert and Lola Hensel Kirchoff. She married Gerald Zirfas in 1962 and together they had three children. They lived in
Steven Allen Gaskill, 64, Maryville, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. He was born October 31, 1955, in Maryville, to Kenneth David and Lois Irene Chaney Gaskill. He was a lifelong resident of the Maryville area. He was a local businessman and owned and operated his own sanitation service.
Shirley Maxine Froyd Sherry, 85, Maryville, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Village Care Center, Maryville. She was born June 13, 1935, to Leonard and Thelma Jensen Froyd. She graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1972 with a teaching degree. On June 24, 1953, she married Cleo Wesley Sherry at the Reorganized Church of
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
The Nodaway News Leader is readying a survey to be sent out to candidates who are seeking to serve in a Nodaway County position that will be seeing competition during the August 4 Primary Election. There are six running for the South District Commissioner seat, three Republicans and three Democrats. There are three on the
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is encouraging everyone to incorporate safety into any plans to enjoy Missouri’s waterways. Troopers patrol the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and assist where needed. Everyone enjoying these areas is asked to do their part! Swimming Safety Wear a life jacket, take
The Skidmore City Council met on June 7 and 11 to study current policies and ordinances plus other city business. The June 7 meeting concerned the review, revision and adoption of policies and ordinances. Adopted were the Wildcat Memorial Park Policy, Newton Hall Policy and Brush Pile Policy. Ordinances approved were #2020 Disturbing the Peace
The Clearmont City Council discussed the sewer pump issue again at the June 16 meeting. The company, Alliance Pump, Kansas City, has delivered a pump for the sewer lagoon, which the council questioned the specifications. The old pump that has lasted 15-plus years is one-horsepower and the new pump is a three-horsepower one. This horsepower
The Maryville Parks and Recreation board reorganized at the June 15 meeting with welcoming Shannon Pruitt to the board and officers being selected: President Jeff Ferguson, Vice President Zachary Wray and Secretary Rachelle Wilmes. Reports from staff noted the public is returning to the parks, aquatic center, classes and other activities. • Little league ball
By Nate Blackford, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville president Vacation season is here. And as states and communities ease restrictions, many people will take the opportunity to travel. I’m reminded of the old Southwest Airlines commercial that said, “You are now free to move about the country.” That freedom means responsibility and a healthy amount
