Justin Martin Ecker, 41, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Raymond, MN. He was born August 17, 1980, in Maryville, to Danny and Carol Catherine Johnson Ecker. He was a 1999 graduate of West Nodaway High School, Burlington Jct. He attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville before moving to Stockton, CA. He then attended the
Carol Catherine Johnson Ecker, 64, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, in Raymond, MN. She was born June 27, 1958, in Maryville, to Merrill Alvin and Catherine Ruth Grimmett Johnson. She grew up on Circle J Ranch and graduated from West Nodaway High School, Burlington Jct, in 1976. In 1976, she married Danny Ecker at the
The Platte Valley, Nodaway Valley and Maryville football teams will play in jamborees on August 19 in preparation for the regular season. Platte Valley will travel to North Andrew to play them, as well as Pattonsburg and Dekalb at 6 pm. Platte Valley opens the season at home against Mound City starting at 7 pm,
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, Melinda Patton, county clerk. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated
Downtown Maryville, in partnership with Nodaway County Economic Development and Northwest Missouri State University, has announced the launch of Main Street Marketplace, a permanent “pop-up shop” location for local entrepreneurs. The marketplace, which is expected to open mid-October, will offer booths for rent in a commercial, downtown building with set hours each week. Downtown Maryville
The Maryville Public Library is hosting some new adult programs starting Wednesday, August 24. “Living a Healthy Life” is a free six-week course aimed at individuals with chronic conditions. It is designed to help folks gain self-confidence in their ability to control disease symptoms. This program will help participants build skills to manage and cope
Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County will host an information meeting at 5:30 pm, Thursday, August 25, at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Maryville as it prepares to work with its next partner family. Families interested in partnering with Habitat must attend the informational meeting to be considered for a home. The
Northeast Nodaway Parents as Teachers group will have a group connection from 6 to 7 pm, Friday, August 19 at the Thomson Splash ‘n Play, 1812 South Munn Avenue, Maryville. All NEN families with children from birth to kindergarten are invited. There will be appearance of Josh the Otter and water safety tips for parents.
College Football Success (Div. II), 1963-2022. The Northwest Bearcats are preparing for the much anticipated 2022 season. This proportional symbol map is based on Div. II team success over the past decade, minus the canceled 2020 season (due to pandemic). One point is awarded for each round a team makes during the post-season playoffs. Six
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. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes
