Month: December

Planned Road Work for Northwest Missouri, Dec. 14 – 20

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Dec. 14 – 20. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some

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Countryside Christian Church gives Christmas spirit with caravan

Maryville’s Countryside Christian Church (CCC) faithful did not let the Grinch cancel their Christmas Parade, and Santa showed up to be a part of the Christmas Caravan of Hope! The CCC family organized a Christmas caravan around town so they could spread Christmas cheer. They passed by the assisted living facilities, the hospital, the university,

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Up Coming Events

Benefit to be held for Goff A benefit will be held for Sharla Goff beginning at 5 pm, Saturday, December 12 at the American Legion, Burlington Jct. There will be a freewill donation chili and soup supper from 5 to 7 pm. The silent and live auction will be from 7 to 8 pm. Music

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Thursday, December 10 COVID-19 report: five new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces five individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  1882 confirmed cases; 284 probable cases  181 active cases  1968 released from isolation  132 total hospitalizations  5 current hospitalizations  17 deaths The affected individuals include:  1

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Skoglund accepts position as South Nodaway Superintendent for the 2021-22

Dustin Skoglund, high school principal, has been chosen as the South Nodaway Superintendent for the 2021-22 school year. Skoglund is a SN graduate. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2009 with a bachelors in education social sciences. He completed his masters in administration through William Woods in 2014. He is currently working on

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Geography with Goudge

Percent Positive Tests Map, December 11, 2020 The blue (less than 5% positive) states are almost non-existent! “This week’s Covid-19 map, based on the Johns Hopkins (CSSE) data, displays the percent of positive tests in each state. World Health Organization (WHO) advised governments that before reopening, rates of positivity in testing should remain at 5% or

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December 8, 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 commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Stiens made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Burns seconded the motion. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve

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Wednesday, December 9 COVID-19 report: 10 new cases; two deaths

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces 10 individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The deaths of two Nodaway County residents with COVID-19 was reported; the individuals were males between 80-89 years of age.  1879 confirmed cases; 282 probable cases  222 active cases  1922

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Gerald Shell

Gerald Emery “Jerry” Shell, 87, St. Joseph, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Carriage Square Living Center. He was born October 10, 1933, in rural Nodaway County, to Emery and Lucile Masters Shell. On May 24, 1953 he married Cleota Clements. She survives of the home. Memorial graveside services will be at 1 pm,

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