Beebusters to meet
The Beebusters meeting will be from 7 to 9 pm, Monday, July 11 at Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 South Laura, Maryville. All interested people are invited to attend.
Community Betterment to meet in Skidmore
The Skidmore Community Betterment will meet at 6 pm, Monday, July 11 at Newton Hall, Skidmore.
Red Cross urges caution as summer heats up
When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas urges residents to take precautions against the heat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 700 Americans die each year due to summer’s sweltering heat. Heat-related deaths are one of the deadliest
Geography with Goudge
The fortnight of Wimbledon is upon us (June 27 – July 10). The oldest tennis tournament in the world was first played in 1877. This map displays the hometowns of the 49 tennis players from the United States (32 Women and 17 Men) who are competing in this year’s Wimbledon Tennis Singles Championships. The East
Local PEO leaders attend state convention
These Nodaway County ladies who lead PEO chapters attended the annual state convention. They were Stacy Bundridge, Chapter L president; Bing Boettner, Chapter DU in Rock Port, Karen Patterson and Karen Pfost, Chapter KP president and vice president of KP, respectively and Collette Null, Chapter K in Hopkins.
July Fairs, Festivals and Events
July 1-31 – Nodaway County Summer Reading Program at the Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main. Library cards for children from birth through sixth grade who reside outside the Maryville city limits will be funded by the Nodaway County Commissioners through the ARPA fund. Prizes are provided with funding from the Maryville Pride Lions Club. Library is open
Duck Race, Festival is happening in Parnell
The annual Parnell Duck Race and Festival is Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10. Events start at 5:30 pm, Saturday. Sunday has the free Show and Shine, the “As American as Cherry Pie” parade, the duck race and many more activities. Bring lawn chairs, the festival is held rain or shine.
HHW collection set for July 9
The Nodaway County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site will be open from 8 am to noon, Saturday, July 9. The HHW collection site is located at the Nodaway County Maintenance Barn, 1516 East Halsey Street, Maryville. Brochures are available at the Nodaway County Administration Center and the Regional Council office or online at nwmorcog.org.
AL to have hamburgers, hot dogs
The Rolla Dicks American Legion Auxiliary will have hamburgers and hot dogs beginning at 5 and continuing to 7 pm, Friday, July 8 at the Burlington Jct. AL post. Also included with the meal are salad, dessert and drinks. Adults are $10; children five and under are free.
Take NNL on vacation and share with readers
Take us along on your summer travels… we’d love to join you. And then send us the photo so our readers can share in the fun, too!
