Month: May

Bill Young 

William “Bill” Arthur Young, 76, Pickering, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at his residence in Pickering. He was born June 7, 1945, in Lebanon, to Arthur Dean Young and Lillie Allma Knowles. He graduated from Bedford, IA, High School in 1963. In September 1965, he married Linda Kneedler. They later divorced. On November 13, 1981,

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Aaron Walker

Aaron James Walker, 38, Ravenwood, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, east of Maryville. He was born January 20, 1984, in Maryville, to Roger E. Walker and Linda I. Herndon. He had lived most all his life in the area. Mr. Walker’s body has been cremated. Memorial services were Monday, May 16 at Bram Funeral Home,

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Gene Jones

John Eugene “Gene” Jones, 77, Sunrise Beach, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born April 15, 1945, in Fairfax, to Alice Crockett Jones McCartney and Wayne Albert Jones. He graduated from Fairfax High School in 1963 and the University of Missouri in 1967 with a bachelor of science in civil engineering. In 1969, he

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Northwest Regents approve MBA emphasis, renovations to McKemy Center

Several alumni, Bearcat supporters speak on Dr. John Jasinski’s behalf Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during a regular session May 4, approved the addition of a healthcare management emphasis to the university’s suite of online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs as well as renovations to the McKemy Center for future systems

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Cattlemen host annual Beef Cook-Off

The Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association will again host a Beef Cook-Off on Saturday, May 21. The cook-off event will be located at the reserved camping grounds on the east side of Mozingo Lake. Joe Frueh can be contacted for those who want to participate in the contest. The public serving of the entry dishes will

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Library hosts story hour

Story Hour, “Things that Go: Planes and Trains,” for ages two through six will begin at 5:30 pm, Thursday, May 19 at the Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street. For more information, call the library at 660.582.5281.

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May 12, 2022

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns and Scott Walk, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes

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St. Gregory Barbarigo School declares Sue Seipel day

May 6 was declared Sue Seipel Day at St. Gregory Barbarigo School. The entire school spilled out onto the school’s front lawn to honor Seipel on her retirement after teaching first grade at St. Gregory for 37 years. She has had almost 700 students during those years.    

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Lettuce Dream moves toward more customized employment services

By Jacki Wood Their mission statement may have changed over the years, but the fundamental values of Lettuce Dream, a non-profit focused on growing opportunities for people with disabilities, have remained the same. “All people should be included, valued and provided with opportunities to do something that is meaningful to them,” Lettuce Dream Director Jennie

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Fresh mobile pantry comes to Maryville

Second Harvest Community Food Bank’s Fresh Mobile Pantry will begin at 10 am, Tuesday, May 17 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North First Street, Maryville. The pantry is open to the general public while supplies last.

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