Month: October

Nodaway County organizers launch holiday shopping experience

Nodaway County Economic Development, (NCED) along with the Maryville Chamber of Commerce, have planned an eight-week promotion geared toward holiday shopping with the local small business firms throughout the county. “Shop Small, Uniquely Nodaway” will create shopping excitement with weekly prizes climaxed with three cash prizes at the end of the promotion, December 12. “Nodaway

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Liles honored as Northwest’s 2020 Family of the Year

The Liles family of Maryville is Northwest Missouri State University’s 2020 Family of the Year. The family, which traditionally is recognized during the university’s Family Weekend activities in September, was honored during Homecoming week this year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Family Weekend activities. Caleb Liles, a senior biology major with an

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Thursday, October 15 COVID-19 report: 11 new cases

  Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces 11 individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). • 952 confirmed cases; 35 probable cases • 148 active cases • 829 released from isolation • 41 total hospitalizations • 2 current hospitalizations • 10 deaths The affected individuals include: •

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NNL accepts donations for Toys for Tots 

Marsha Martin, Hopkins, brightens the holidays for area youngsters, with toy donations to Today’s Civic Women’s Toys for Tots of Nodaway County campaign. Martin received a $5 discount on each of her subscription renewals at the Nodaway News Leader. The NNL will accept toys and monetary donations through Monday, November 30. Other businesses participating are

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Upcoming Community Events

Elmo UMC to host Lord’s Acre Dinner The Elmo United Methodist Church will hold the 71st Lord’s Acre Dinner and Auction with dinner starting at 11:30 am, Saturday, October 17. The menu will feature pulled pork, baked beans, salad, slaw and desserts. Cost is $10 for adults and children ages five to 12 are $5.

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Nodaway County Republicans celebrate grand opening

  The headquarters for the Nodaway County Republicans drew a crowd October 10 for the grand opening with several candidates, elected officials and other enthusiasts attending. Those dignitaries pictured include Sheriff Randy Strong, who is up for reelection, South District Commissioner Candidate Scott Walk, County Clerk Melinda Patton, Circuit Clerk Elaine Wilson. Newly appointed Nodaway

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Wednesday, October 14 COVID-19 report: 14 new cases

  Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces 14 individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). • 943 confirmed cases; 33 probable cases • 146 active cases • 820 released from isolation • 41 total hospitalizations • 2 current hospitalizations • 10 deaths The affected individuals include: •

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October 13, 2020

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Bob Stiens, Chris Burns, associate commissioner and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Commissioner Stiens 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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Daryl Mercer

Daryl D. Mercer, 74, Mission, TX, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A memorial service will be at 10 am, Monday, October 19 at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. Burial will be in the Nodaway Memorial Garden after the service.

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Lorraine Alavi

Lorraine K. Heitman Alavi, 72, Mt. Vernon, IL, formerly of Maryville, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at the White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born March 29, 1948, in Maryville to Lawrence H. and Catherine E. Kelmel Heitman. She was a 1966 graduate of Mount Alverno Academy for girls. Mass of Christian

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