Month: August

Mosaic Medical Center offers Mothering Mondays

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville is proud to employ two active and engaged International Board of Lactation Consultant caregivers. For years, Mosaic has hosted Mothering Mondays for breastfeeding mothers to feed and weigh their baby to learn their milk intake, find support, ask questions, learn healthy living tips and

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Burlington Jct. sets tax levy

At the August 9 Burlington Jct. City Council meeting, the tax levy for all taxable property for 2023 was set at $5 for each $100 of assessed value, to be used for general purposes and maintaining, resurfacing and drainage improvements for city streets. A tax rate public hearing was held before the scheduled meeting. No

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Garden Club celebrates 85th anniversary

By Kathryn Rice The Maryville Garden Club is celebrating its 85th anniversary and has been instrumental in beautifying Maryville during those decades. One of the things the club does is hold two annual plant sales to spread local plants through the community. The next sale is the Iris and Day Lily Sale from 7 to

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Area committee for mayors, city clerks meets

The Local City Clerks and Mayors Committee kicked off its inaugural meeting, August 9, with low attendance but an optimistic outlook for the future. At the meeting were Pickering Alderman Dale Sharp, Skidmore City Clerk Meagan Morrow and Elmo City Clerk Norma Bragg. As a brain child of Morrow, the committee is to give the

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RadioShack closes up shop at Best Brands Plus

By Morgan Guyer In the early 1960s, RadioShack introduced their 130th franchise store in the world located in Maryville at Best Brands Plus. On August 1, 2022, Radio Shack officially closed their Maryville location. When Owner Cliff McNair purchased Best Brands Plus in 1985, RadioShack was the biggest non-food franchise in the world. “Looking back

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Loess Bluffs to host bird event

The Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting “Birds, Beaks and Adaptations” at 6 pm, Thursday, August 18. This event is free and open to the public, which will be at the refuge outdoor classroom. Junior Naturalists will learn the shape of a bird’s beak is designed for eating particular types of foods, such

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Motorcycle rides are announced

Freedom of Road Riders® Local 26, Maryville, has announced its Tuesday night “Eat ‘n Ride” schedule. Motorcyclists on any type of motorcycle, trike or scooter are welcome to meet at Break Time, 1517 East First Street, Maryville for the beginning of each ride. Kickstands go up at 6 pm. Rides are: August 16, 1887 Bar

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HyVee corporate requests lower tax assessment

Nodaway County’s Board of Equalization hearing on July 19 was opened by County Clerk Melinda Patton with a presentation of the Maryville Hy-Vee property’s legal description in question and introductions. An appeal by Hy-Vee Corporation, represented by Gabe Noller, tax consultant for JW Chatam & Associates, a real estate appraisal firm in Lenexa, KS, on

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MPR earns Business of Month recognition

Maryville Chamber Ambassadors recently awarded Maryville Parks and Recreation as the August Business of the Month. A thriving business community is a vital piece of a vibrant community. Locally, the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recognize the importance of customer service and honor the businesses who serve and support our community with the highest

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