Month: March

County schools learn about local government

The annual County Government Day on March 22 brought eighth graders from Maryville Middle School, West Nodaway, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, Jefferson, South Nodaway and St. Gregory to the Nodaway County Courthouse and administration center to learn about county government. In the courtroom, 4th District Associate Circuit Judge Robert Rice polls MMS students. Information was

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Use at-home COVID-19 tests properly to avoid potential harm

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people there is a potential for harm if FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests are not used according to the manufacturer’s test instructions. The FDA is also reminding people to keep the tests out of reach from children and pets. FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests have become

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County distributes more ARPA dollars

Two healthcare entities from the county received assistance from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the allocations received by Nodaway County. The North Star Advocacy Center, Maryville, represented by Meghan Kosmann and Linda Mattson, were granted $12,457 for several improvements to the facility including garage doors, front door upgrade as well as internet telephones

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Parnell Fire presents annual hog roast

The Parnell Fire Protection Volunteers will hold the annual hog roast from 5:30 to 8 pm, Saturday, March 26 at the Parnell Fire House. The freewill donation meal includes roasted hog, baked potato, salads, baked beans, dessert and beverages.

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DARE dinner, auction set for community center

The 2022 DARE Dinner, Silent and Live Auction will open doors at 6 pm, Saturday, March 26 at the Maryville Community Center. Mark Younger will return as the auctioneer. Cost is $10, adults, $5, students and free for those under five. Tickets are available at the door. Dinner be at 6:30 pm, the silent auction

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Platte Valley baseball starts the season with a win

  By Morgan Guyer The Platte Valley baseball team started its season March 21 on a high note by defeating the North Platte Panthers, 13-12. After a slow start, Platte Valley used an 11-run 3rd inning to help break the game open. Sophomore Lane Acklin helped start things off with a single, as Platte Valley

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Lincoln Days dinner sees large turnout of candidates, incumbents

The Nodaway County Republican Lincoln Days dinner on March 19 saw a large turnout of candidates, incumbents and area Republicans. Held at the American Legion Post in Burlington Jct., attendees numbered approximately 140. Incumbents and candidates for seats in Nodaway County and the State of Missouri were: front, Jasper Logan, candidate for state representative; J

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Christopher Cummins

Christopher Logan Cummins, 41, Maryville, died Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Maryville. Mr. Cummins was born October 22, 1980, and attended Maryville High School. He was the manager of the kitchen at Countryside Cinema for a number of years and completed his career working on various wind turbine construction projects in Missouri, Texas, Minnesota and

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Geography with Goudge

March Madness continues tonight with the Sweet 16. This proportional symbol map displays the NCAA Div. I Basketball teams that have amassed the highest AP Top 25 Rankings over the past five years. The largest symbols include Gonzaga, Kansas, Duke, Villanova & Baylor.  These programs (with the exception of Gonzaga) tend to lie within the

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