Month: November

Shain donates to Toys 4 Tots

Sharon Shain, Maryville, recently, donated several toys to the Today’s Civic Women’s Toys for Tots of Nodaway County. The annual toy drive is underway until Thursday, December 1. The Nodaway News Leader is offering a $5 credit off of a one-year subscription with the donation of a toy.

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Maryville soccer looks to make state run

The Spoofhound Boys Soccer Team has had a dominant season, to say the least. However, the MEC and Class 1 District 8 Champions aren’t done yet. Now Maryville looks ahead to a Class 1 State Quarterfinals match-up against the Summit Christian Academy, Lee’s Summit. The Spoofhounds will have the honor of hosting at the Bearcat

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Daisy Workman

Daisy Workman, 92, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born November 15, 1929, in Maryville, to Otis and Addie Marie Schenkel. She graduated from Maryville High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. In 1949, she married Lester James Sr., in Council Bluffs, IA. He preceded her in death. Funeral services will be

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Hilah Macrander

Hilah Jean Macrander, 80, Clearmont, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at St. Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City. She was born January 22, 1942, in Maryville, to “Wid” and Bernice Griffey Hamilton. She was a 1960 graduate of Clearmont High School and graduated from Gard Business College. On February 8, 1962, she married D.C. Macrander.

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Jim Bagby

James E. “Jim” Bagby, 84, Maryville, died Friday, November 4, 2022, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville. He was born April 20, 1938, in Maryville, to Elmer C. and Bertha Merrigan Bagby. He graduated from Maryville High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On August 12, 1961, he married Patty Ann Bissell. Mr. Bagby’s body

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Clearmont approves welcome sign 

The Clearmont City Council approved a “Welcome to Clearmont” sign at the October 18 meeting. Circle C Signs, Clarinda, IA, will be contacted and asked to present design ideas. Last month’s minutes were approved, as well as the monthly bills to be paid. The city did not receive the ARPA grant for the water and

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United Fiber announces broadband expansion in St. Joseph

United Fiber will bring reliable, affordable, high-speed fiber broadband to the city of St. Joseph, notes a recent news release. The residents of St. Joseph have expressed their need for a better internet experience, and United Fiber is ready to fulfill that need. This expansion will bring United’s advanced fiber network to an additional 36,000

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Taxes remain the same across most of the county

Nodaway County property owners, for the most part, will see little difference in tax levy payment from last year. The highest rate is in Nodaway Township at $10.13 per $100 assessed valuation, which is a $1.32 increase from last year. The taxing entities and rates for taxpayers in the West Nodaway Fire District are: state,

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Lettuce Dream receives ARPA funds from Nodaway County

The Nodaway County Commissioners presented Lettuce Dream, Maryville, with $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for its general fund. Associate Commissioners Chris Burns and Scott Walk look on as Director Jennie Moore received the check from Commissioner Bill Walker. On the back, Collector Treasurer Marilyn Jenkins also attended. Lettuce Dream requested the funds for

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Area schools honor veterans

Area schools are celebrating Veterans Day with assemblies and special meals. These events are: • North Nodaway will have a Veterans program at 9 am, Wednesday, November 9. • Eugene Field Elementary will hold an all-school assembly at 8:30 am, Friday, November 11 in the gym. Veterans with children in the school are invited to attend. Featured speaker

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