Month: October

Eldon Graham

Eldon Ivyl Graham, 72, Bethany, died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his home. He was born October 10, 1949, at Reed Hospital in Bethany, to Ivyl and Mildred Graham. He was a graduate of South Harrison High School class of 1967. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics and business management from Missouri Western, St.

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Richard Jones

Floyd Richard Jones, 82, Skidmore, died Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his home. He was born August 26, 1940, in Skidmore, to Mary Edna Johnson and Francis Star Jones. Mr. Jones served in the US Army for 28 years. He retired as a chief warrant officer III. He was a Vietnam veteran, support to the

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Activities abound in Nodaway County this week

• October 7-9 – Northwest hosts Missouri Hope emergency response field training exercise which invites students, employees and community members to work in volunteer roles at Mozingo Outdoor Education and Recreation Area (MOERA). The majority of volunteers are required to commit their time in the following 6-hour blocks: Friday, 11 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 6 to 11:59

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Spoofhound golfers raise funds with first Pink Out

First Annual Lady Hounds Pink Out to #fillthecart  was a success due to a supportive community October 4. More than $1,400 cash donations plus supplies were raised by the Maryville Spoofhound girls golf team from local businesses and community members from Maryville and Tarkio. These items and money will go to help patients receiving treatment at

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Maryville routs Benton for Homecoming win

By Morgan Guyer The Spoofhound Football Team handled Homecoming in style, beating the Benton Cardinals 55-13 in Maryville September 30. It was a fast start to the game for the Cardinals, scoring on a 52 yard touchdown pass just minutes into the game. Maryville would answer right away however, as junior Derek Quinlin found junior

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October 4, 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. Burns 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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United Way of Nodaway County annual campaign seeks $70,000

The 2022-2023 United Way of Nodaway County annual campaign officially began September 1 with a monetary goal of $70,000. The funds will be used to help benefit the following 11 Nodaway County partner agencies: The Ministry Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, Nodaway County Community Building, Nodaway County School Nurses, Nodaway County 4-H

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Senior Center sees progress on freezer addition

The addition of a walk-in freezer at the Nodaway County Senior Center is taking shape as the ground has been broken west of the south door and being prepared for concrete. The Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate also went over some additional factors in the acquisition of the freezer at the September 21 meeting. An

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Skidmore holds citizen town hall

The Skidmore City Council held a town hall meeting which included some council work, September 20. Discussion was held on electrical repairs needed at the sewer plant to run the floats and pump that activate the trickle wheel. Sean Slocum, S and S Electrical, estimated the cost to be between $1,800 and $2,100. The council

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