The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce has announced the following individuals as finalists for its Grinch Contest to kick-off a Very Merryville Christmas. They are DeAnn Davison, Downtown Maryville; Julie Godsey, Nodaway County Services for the Developmentally Disabled; Cindy Lemar, North Star Advocacy Center; Philip Pohren, Eugene Field Elementary Parent Teachers Organization and Kirby Sybert,
Nodaway Valley, North Nodaway, Maryville and Platte Valley had runners participate at State in Columbia on November 5. Platte Valley girls brought home the first place team trophy.
The Maryville Public Library November adult program, “Christmas Tags and Treat bags” will be 10 am to 1 pm, Saturday, November 12 in the library basement. Registration is $5 at the front desk or by calling 660.582.5281. There are only 20 spots available.
The Nodaway Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 am, Saturday, November 12 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North First Street, Maryville.
The 10th annual Christmas Craft Fair is from 9 am to 2 pm, Saturday, November 12 at the Maryville Community Center, 1407 North Country Club Road. Hosted by the Maryville Parks and Recreation, there will be over 50 vendors and crafters. Admission is $1. Children will be able to write letters to Santa.
The Bearcat Volleyball squad became the first in program history to become MIAA regular season champions after sweeping Central Oklahoma in Bearcat Arena on November 2. Number 10-ranked Northwest clinched at least a share against the 21st ranked Bronchos, and then made sure the title was all theirs after sweeping Newman at home November 4.
A Hunter’s Breakfast will be served from 8 to 10:30 am, Saturday, November 12 at the Eagles, 29997 US Highway 71, Maryville. There will be free coffee. The menu is pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage and bacon. Cost is $8 a plate. A percentage of funds go to Adopt-A-Family.
By Morgan Guyer The Spoofhound Football squad defeated St. Pius X 38-21 on November 4 in Maryville to advance to the district championship. The Warriors had won the previous three meetings between the two teams, including a 34-27 win earlier in the season on September 6. It was the perfect stage on a cold and
By Morgan Guyer Platte Valley football defeated South Holt 50-20 in Barnard on a November 5 blustery Saturday afternoon. The game started as many have for Platte Valley this season, with a Carter Luke touchdown run. The senior went 53 yards on the first play from scrimmage to set the tone for the rest of
Rolla Dicks American Legion Auxiliary is offering a beef and noodle dinner from 5 to 7 pm, Veterans Day, Friday, November 11 in Burlington Jct. The menu is beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls, dessert and drink. Veterans and spouses eat free. Adults are $10; children five and under are free.
