By Kay Wilson Christina Nelson and Kyle Plackemeier, wife and husband, Liberty, have been running around the globe in marathons for several years. Their passion for running and competing is only eclipsed by their love for the work of children’s hospitals. “Our first child spent his first weeks of life in Kansas City’s Childrens Mercy
First-year students at Northwest Missouri State University will present the premieres of four short plays written by Northwest playwriting students when the university stages its 31st annual Freshman/Transfer Showcase September 23 through 26. “Students who participate are performing in a challenging university mainstage show in their first month on campus, which is a very unique
The Ravenwood Community Breakfast will be held from 8 am to noon, Sunday, September 26 at the Ravenwood Community Center. It’s all-you-can-eat and cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children. Proceeds will benefit the Northeast Nodaway band color guard.
The City of Elmo is hosting a smoked pork dinner from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, September 25 at the Elmo City Building, 201 Main Street. The freewill donation meal is smoked pulled pork, cheese potatoes, baked beans and coleslaw. To go meals are available. Proceeds will help to maintain the upkeep of Elmo.
Big Brothers Big Sisters have received the Gary G Taylor and Harry and Helena Messick Trusts for $5,000 and $1,000 respectively. Those holding the ceremonial check are Lynette Harbin, Shelby Eitel, both representing BBBS and Courtney Jimenez, assistant vice president, community WM trust advisor with US Bank wealth management.
The 10 Squared Women of Nodaway County group donated $8,200 to the Maryville Public Library, September 20. At the presentation were Elizabeth Argo, MPL youth service coordination, Barbara Nelsen, Friends of the Library Foundation, and Amanda Twaddle, 10 Squared Women member. Nelsen applied for the donation. Argo said the funds will be used for the
Northwest Missouri State University is mourning one of its students who was found deceased in his on-campus residence last night. The student, Samuel H. Davis, 19, was found inside his room at Millikan Hall. No foul play is suspected. He was a first-year radiologic science major from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and he was employed as
Rust under the Stars will be 4 pm to midnight, Friday, September 24 and 9 am to midnight, Saturday, September 25 at the Nodaway County Community Fair Building at the airport. Entry is $5 each day; children five and under are free.
Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Scott Walk, associate commissioner, 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 9/16/2021. The
The life of Richard Mac “Dick” New, March 7, 1934 – September 14, 2021, was and will be a reminder to be Jesus to someone every day. Richard received awards and recognitions in his lifetime for his expertise, his work ethic and knowledge or skill. You might even say he was a bit famous among
