Month: January

Northwest Missouri State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion honored two employees on January 17 for their efforts to foster an inclusive environment on campus. The diversity and inclusion office recognized Mark Hendrix, university scheduling coordinator in auxiliary services, and Ashlee Hendrix, digital content manager in the office of university marketing and communication, by presenting

By Jacki Wood Two Northwest Missouri State University students made it to the finals of the National College Cornhole Championship (NCCC) which was held December 30 to January 1 at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, and was broadcast on ESPN. The duo, Landen Crabtree and Payton Gentry, were playing in their first

Maryville High senior Cale Sterling, surrounded by his family, signed his letter of intent to continue his education at McPherson College, McPherson, KS. His parents Linda and Wade Sterling and his brother, Carson, along with his coach, Rodney Bade, watched as he signed. Cale plans to run cross country and track for the Bulldogs while

‘We can only be human together’ By Jacki Wood The year is done. I spread the past three hundred sixty-five days before me on the living room carpet… I fold the good days up and place them in my back pocket for safekeeping. Draw the match. Cremate the unnecessary… I pour myself a glass of

By Jacki Wood It began with a feeling of being called by God to help the widows and orphans of the world. Today, nearly 20 years later, House of Hope Haiti operates a PreK-13 school for 700 children, provides clean water, distributes food and helps to meet the needs of a community struggling to survive.

Maryville Public Safety will see improvements to patrol cars and equipment following the Maryville City Council’s approval of two contracts at the January 10 regular meeting. The first contract approved was with MTE Office Center, Maryville, for the purchase and installation of mobile data terminals and associated software for patrol vehicles in an amount not

GRM Networks has awarded a total of $3,750 as part of the company’s Community Improvement Grant program. Organizations receiving funding in the semiannual distribution included the Ravenwood Playground Committee. The Ravenwood Playground Committee will use their grant to update their city park by upgrading swings and adding new equipment and safety features. Applications for the

Now that the college football season has come to an end, we can devote our full attention to college basketball. Northwest Missouri Men’s Basketball is currently ranked #2 with a 13-1 record going into this week’s games. This map displays the hometowns of the twelve players in the Bearcat men’s basketball program.  The roster has

On January 4, the Nodaway-Holt alumni who once wore the red and white Trojan basketball uniform were recognized for scoring at least 1,000 points in their high school career.