Month: January

Childhood center to host 2021-22 registration

Registration for 2021-22 preschool at the Maryville Early Childhood Center (MECC) will be 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, February 1 through 5 at Maryville Early Childhood Center, 418 East Second Street. Children need to be at least three years of age before August 1, 2021 and participate in a developmental screening on

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St. Francis Foundation Mental Health Ambassadors share stories

  Ashlee Hendrix Ashlee’s personal journey with depression has been an ongoing battle most of her adult life. Her hope is that we can take away the shame of mental illness and open a dialogue, bringing a place of support and network for those that struggle. Hear more about Ashley’s journey and hope by copying

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Grants provide virtual travel experience

The Maryville High School Board of Education was treated to a Google Expeditions tour of Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, during the showcase held at the January 20 board meeting. Sandra Wood, MHS Spanish teacher, had applied for and received two grants, $8,000 from the Gladys Rickard Trust, and $15,000 from the Bayer Fund American’s Farmers

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January 24-29 COVID-19 report: 20 new cases; one death

January 24: one female between 10-19 years of age residing in Nodaway County has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The death of a Nodaway County resident with COVID-19 was reported; the individual was a female between 60-69 years of age. January 25: five individuals residing in Nodaway County have tested positive for the

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St. Francis Foundation Mental Health Ambassadors share stories

Sherry Family Nearly 14 years ago, the Sherry family lost their husband and father to suicide. Hear more about their journey by copying and pasting the link to their video: https://youtu.be/fPqxnTOZJBQ As Ambassadors, the Sherry Family hopes they can help normalize the talk around mental health and ensure that the members of this community never

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WN participates in ‘Red Friday’

Brayden Marsh, Ryan McGinness, Walker Thompson, Tye Hoyt, Collin Kinsella, Jon Rohr and Brody McGinness were among the West Nodaway students who wore red or Chiefs attire, January 22, to show support on Red Friday for the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. The WN support was apparently successful as the Chiefs won

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Maryville leaders extend mask mandate

The Maryville City Council had a full agenda, January 25, despite a winter snowstorm that gripped the town most of the day. The gallery of citizens were concerned about masks and water. During a public hearing at the beginning of the 6 pm meeting several people spoke for the allotted two minutes about the hazards

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Virus numbers reach new lows

The Nodaway County Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson provided a daily report for the four day period between January 20 through January 23 of nine people residing in Nodaway County, who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The health center has been busy taking reservations for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccinations and was able to

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First vaccination clinic was a good example of community cooperation

By Nate Blackford, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville president It’s often been said, “Maryville is a special place.” And it is indeed, for many reasons. But there are certain times when the Maryville community comes together and it’s “extra special.” That happened again this week. On Tuesday, the Nodaway County Health Department, Northwest Missouri State

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