Month: September

Jazz ensembles to perform outdoor concert Monday at College Park

The sounds of jazz music will fill the air Monday evening as the Northwest Missouri State University Jazz Ensemble and the Studio Jazz Ensemble perform an outdoor concert. The concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. at the Raymond J. Courter Pavilion on the Northwest campus. Because no seating

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County’s school libraries receive local book, courtesy of past librarian

Melissa Middleswart, Maryville, has donated copies of the book, “Maye’s March for Women’s Votes,” to all nine school libraries in Nodaway County, Maryville, Jefferson, Nodaway-Holt, North Nodaway, South Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, West Nodaway, Horace Mann and St. Gregory’s will have this local historical perspective of Vera Maye Shipps, who as a 19-year old trombone player

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September 23, 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. Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated

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Senior center board meets

The Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate met September 15 to handle the following business for the senior center. The internal audit has been postponed due to personal issues of the committee performing it. The other new committee, the celebration committee will not meet until January. Meal counts for the congregate or in the dining room

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MHS class of ‘66 invites others

As a part of their 55th class reunion, members of the Maryville R-II High School class of 1966 invite other MHS alums from the ‘60s to join them from 7 to 10 pm, Friday, October 1 at the Maryville Country Club. The social event is about reconnecting with others who attended high school classes and

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Nodaway Chorale resumes fall rehearsal activities

The Nodaway Chorale Board of Trustees has announced that the group will resume activities launching a fall rehearsal season at 7 pm, Monday, October 4, at First Christian Church, Third and Buchanan Streets, Maryville. Rehearsals, in preparation for a December Holiday Concert, will continue from 7 to 9 pm, each Monday at the same location.

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Health Board hears quarantine concerns

The Nodaway County Health Center Board of Directors met September 15 and heard concerns about student quarantines from Maryville R-II parent, Isaiah Korthanke, and Nodaway County Associate Commissioner Chris Burns. Administrator Tom Patterson said, “State guidance is not a suggestion, it is protocol.” Nodaway County Health Center is working with state guidance. Patterson said when

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Big Lake State Park hosts public information meeting

Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Big Lake State Park at 5 pm, Wednesday, September 29 at the shelter house. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the park and its operations. Representatives from the park will be present to provide information and

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Pickering Horse Show hosts variety of events

The 84th Annual Pickering Horse Show was a 3-day event, September 16-18 with entertainment provided by Professor Farquar, competitive draft horse pull, a poker run and the traditional horse contests. The North Nodaway elementary children came to the arena by horse team and wagon September 17 to enjoy old-fashioned, traditional contests and Professor Farquar. The

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BJ leaders issue nuisance tickets to property owners

During the September 15 meeting, the Burlington Jct. City Council directed City Clerk Melissa Cook to send nuisance tickets to residents and property owners who haven’t completed the clean-up of their property. It was noted much of the town and the city staff had prepared for the upcoming fall festival. Cook reported she had sent

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