Month: July

Clearmont youth learn Biblical principles

The Clearmont Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School June 20-24 for area youth. The theme this year was “Faith over Fear” where 56 students studied the story of David from the time he was anointed to becoming king. Some of the lessons focused on David being a shepherd, facing Goliath, and having a friendship with

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Maryville native receives Ambassador of Goodwill award

By Kathryn Rice Lori Harr Sheehan, Bird Island, MN, received the Ambassador of Goodwill award at the Lions Club International convention held in Montreal, Canada, the end of June. Sheehan, a Maryville High School graduate, is the daughter of Dr. Pat and Teri Harr, Maryville. She is married to Brian Sheehan who is beginning his

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Lisa Lane celebrates 45th parade

The families living on Lisa Lane, Maryville, were out for the 45th annual Lisa Lane 4th of July Parade. Everyone gathers in the shade just off West 16th Street to begin the parade. Holding the well-used banner are Racyn Backman and Mylee Backman.

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Ace Hardware donates 30 fans to Community Services

Community Services Nodaway County Outreach Director Sydney Lyle picks up 30 fans from Westlakes Ace Hardware, July 5. Helping are Westlakes employees Landon Dzurick, Robin Porter and Manager Mark Sidwell. The store collected $400 for 20 fans and Ace Hardware donated 10 more. The fans will be given out through Community Services to those in

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July 7, 2022

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker and 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 7/5/22.

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Younger wins NNL Photo Contest

The “Nodaway County Sunset in August” photo entered in the 2022 Nodaway News Leader’s Ninth Annual Photography Contest nature category by Keith Younger, Hopkins, was the grand prize winner garnering the most points by the three judges and Facebook likes. Kay Wilson, NNL publisher-owner, congratulated Younger and presented the $100 cash and certificate for his prize. See this year’s

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Library Summer reading program encourages sign up

The last day to sign up for Maryville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and join nearly 170 youth in grades one to 12 who are reading for fun and prizes this summer, will be July 11 for library cardholders. All Nodaway County children through grade six can receive a library card funded by the Nodaway

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July 5, 2022

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker and 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 6/30/22.

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Fair office to open Tuesday, July 12

The Nodaway County Fair office will open on Tuesday, July 12 in the Nodaway County Administration Center, 403 North Market, Maryville. The office opens at 10 am each day. It is staffed by fair board members. Anyone needing information about the fair may stop by or call 660.254.FAIR (3247). Phone is courtesy of NorthwestCell. Downtown

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Nodaway County Fair Board readies for 2022 event

Members of the 2022 Nodaway County Fair Board are, sitting: Judy Stephens, Melisha David, Dustin Heneggler; standing are President Rex Wallace, Brock Plackemaier, Curtis Jones, Jill Auten, Jeremy Walker, Holly Kay Cronk, Tom Martin, Ellyn Fuller, Tiffany Whipple, Cody Piveral, Jake Mattson and Joseph Frueh. The 2022 Nodaway County Fair will take be downtown on

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