Month: March

BJ AL holds potato bar

The Burlington Jct. American Legion Post will hold a potato bar with all the fixings from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, March 12 at the American Legion Building in Burlington Jct. It is dine-in or carryout. There will also be dessert and a drink. Cost is $8 for adults; children five and under are free.

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March 9, 2021

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns, Scott Walk, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated

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34th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be March 13

The official length of this year’s World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is 80 feet. The parade will honor the area’s first responders and healthcare workers as the grand marshals. “2020 was a very trying year and these individuals worked tirelessly throughout it all,” said organizers of the parade. “We want them to know they

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Nancy Owens

Nancy Owens, 59, Maryville, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born June 8, 1961, in Fillmore, to Clyde and Gracie George Hixson. She was a 1979 graduate of Fillmore C-1 High School. On September 17, 1983, she married Loyd M. Owens in Fillmore. He preceded her in death

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Gary Baumli

Gary N. Baumli, 81, Maryville, died Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born June 6, 1939, in Maryville, to Charles and Alice McGuire Baumli. He was a 1957 graduate of Maryville High School. On August 7, 1961, he married Jennifer Ann Yourin Baumli at Christ the King Catholic Church, in Bedford, England. Mr. Baumli’s body

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Ralph Wilson

Ralph Wilson, 69, Maitland, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, in Lincoln, NE. He was born November 19, 1952, in St. Joseph, to Albert and Thelma Wilson. He was a graduate of North Andrew. On April 19, 2005, he married Norma Meyer Seipel. Mr. Wilson’s body has been cremated and a service will be held at

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Health official inspects food establishments

The Nodaway County Health Department’s Environmental Health Specialist Jack Hunsucker visited the following food establishments during February. Good Time Charlie’s, 103 South Walnut, Skidmore, high priority Routine inspection on February 3. Critical: Wiping cloth sanitizer too strong both at the bar area and the bus cart, unlabeled spray bottle on bus cart. Non-Critical: Unrestrained hair/beard on

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March 4, 2021

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns, Scott Walk, associate commissioners, and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated

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Geography with Goudge

“The 70th NBA All-Star Game was played Sunday, March 7th in Atlanta.  144 different players representing 29 states and 18 countries have made the All-Star roster during the past 20 years.  This map based on the players’ high school state indicates the eastern half of the country (particularly the southeastern states) stands out as the leading

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Stubblefield works with board on MPR master plan

By Kathryn Rice Maryville Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Stubblefield is developing a long-term master plan for Maryville’s 12 parks and facilities within Maryville city limits. Stubblefield has been MPR director since October 2018. He noted during his interview with the then board members, MPR didn’t have a master plan for the city’s park system.

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