Month: July

Pickering council approves election results

At the July 6 Pickering City Council meeting, the June 2 election results were approved and returning Mayor Charles Smith and Alderman Juliana Judd were sworn in for new terms of office. For the second alderman position, the council approved the appointment of Kevin Leedom, who agreed to continue his service as alderman on the

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Nodaway County resident tests positive for COVID-19

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces a Nodaway County, Missouri resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  There are now thirty-four confirmed cases for Nodaway County.  Twenty-six of the thirty-four cases are no longer in isolation.   The affected individual is a female between 60-69 years of age, and a resident of

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State agencies offer advice on public school openings

The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released a document recently that answers frequently asked questions about K-12 school reopening health-related guidance. The document aims to provide additional clarity and consistency for Missouri school leaders and public health officials as they make decisions about school

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Hopkins agrees to reduce Bergs water bill

At the June 7 Hopkins City Council meeting, a $500 reduction in Lynette and Jason Berg’s $1,498.80 water bill was approved. The Bergs purchased a house at 30801 115th Street in September. The former owner called the city to have a final meter reading and the water shut off on September 25. Chief Water Operator

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Two Nodaway County residents test positive for COVID-19

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces two individuals residing in Nodaway County, Missouri have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  There are now thirty-three confirmed cases for Nodaway County.  Twenty-two of the thirty-three cases are no longer in isolation.   The affected individuals are a male between 20-29 years of age and a

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Lisa Lane completes 43rd 4th of July parade 

The Maryville neighborhood of Lisa Lane celebrated the 4th of July with its 43rd annual parade. Neighbors came out to sit in their driveways while the parade featured youngsters on their bicycles or walking along; one even brought their dog to walk in the parade. Leading the way with the handmade banner which has seen

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Geography with Goudge

PBA Tour Players Map, 2020 “The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is the major sanctioning body for the sport of professional bowling in the U.S.  They sponsor the PBA Tour. There are 62 professional bowlers riders representing nine countries.  Forty-six were from the U.S.  The PBA has returned to competition amid the Covid-19 shutdown. The per

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Barnard Processing comes to life

The livestock processing plant in Barnard has been resurrected by Kim and Steve Wells, who described the rebuilding of the facility as a journey of nearly a year. Barnard Processing celebrated their ribbon cutting July 3 with tours and a lunch provided to several Barnard residents as well as dignataries from Northwest Missouri Enterprise Faciliation

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Dorothy Mae Miller

Dorothy Mae Stiens Miller, 92, Maryville, died Sunday, July 5, 2020. She was born May 13, 1928, in Maryville to William and Anna Lehmer Stiens. She married Lawrence Francis Miller on June 30, 1948 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Maryville. He preceded her in death October 18, 2011. Private Mass of Christian burial will

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Tony Buyas

Gary Antone “Tony” Buyas, 71, Maryville, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. He was born April 29, 1949, in Portland, OR, to Antone and Juanita Beck Buyas. He attended high school in Maryville. Mr. Buyas served in the United States Air Force. He was a self-employed truck driver and

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