The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, December 24, in observance of Christmas, and Friday, December 31, in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3, 2022, respectively.
Nodaway County Collector Treasurer Marilyn Jenkins reminds taxpayers the drop box located at the Administration Center’s front door can accept tax payments. She noted payments will be processed each morning and several times throughout the day. Receipts will be mailed as soon as they are processed. The county also has credit card payment as an
By Bridget Kenny RN, BSN, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville community health nurse liaison For the past several weeks I have left my community nurse liaison hat back at my office and donned scrubs to provide some much-needed assistance delivering monoclonal antibody infusions to COVID-19 patients, in light of the most recent surge. I have
Thirty-one years ago, the MCCA Human Resources Committee, consisting of Donna Holt, Robert Bush and Roland Tullberg, saw a need in the Maryville community for an event to draw people together and celebrate Christmas. So the first “It’s a Real Christmas” dinner was prepared. The first dinner was held at the Maryville High School cafeteria
Jason Walker has taken his interest in firearms accuracy to the next level to compete at national long rifle competitions. Walker lives in Skidmore with his wife, Amanda, and two daughters, Maddy and Bella. “I sell Pioneer seed just like my Grandpa Kay and father, Gary. My family has been serving our community with Pioneer
The Maryville City Council approved a resolution to allocate over $1.17 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds during its December 13 meeting. The intended uses approved are as follows, with estimated totals: Public Health Measures to Respond to COVID-19 or its Negative Economic Impacts – Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play Park, park equipment and enhancements,
At the December 9 Skidmore City Council meeting, Mayor Jill Wieland announced the new hours for city hall which start in January. City Hall will be open 8 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays; 8 to 11 am and 1 to 4 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 8 am
With winter break almost upon us, two county schools have closed early due to staff shortages caused by illness. South Nodaway R-IV School District and St. Gregory Barbarigo School both closed the week of December 13 through the Christmas break with students returning to school the week of January 3. Maryville R-II has experienced shortages
A fishing outing along the east fork of the Grand River in Worth County recently brought Ben Clarkson and his son, Sam, an unusual find. They noticed an antler in the riverbed and retrieved it. The find at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Sowards Ford Access turned out to be a single bull elk
The Ravenwood Winter Festival Committee announced the winners of the competitions during the December 11 and 12 event. The winners of the lighting contest were Karl and Stephanie Wilmes and family; Billie Kneale and family; and the Sobotka family. The lights throughout Ravenwood and Jackson Township may be viewed evenings through Christmas. The lighted parade
