North Star is beneficiary of senate campaign funds
Michael Baumli, a former candidate in the Missouri senate race, donated the remainder of his campaign funds to North Star Advocacy Center, Maryville, which amounted to $4,500.
Mobile Pantry comes to Barnard
The Second Harvest Community Food Bank, St. Joseph, is bringing a fresh mobile pantry, 11 am, Tuesday, December 13 to Fourth Street, Barnard. This is open to the general public and begins at 11 am and lasts until supplies are gone. Check the Second Harvest website calendar, shcfb.org/news-events/event-calendar.html for changes due to weather conditions.
State’s OBD to show maps with virtual video call
Citizens, public officials, and other leaders will have an opportunity to hear about how they can help improve recently released maps showing broadband availability in their area at 1 pm, Tuesday, December 13. Billions of dollars in broadband funding are at stake. Missouri’s Office of Broadband Development (OBD) will host a virtual video call
Governor Parson announces $400,000 grant to go to NTS
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded several Missouri Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with grant dollars to further support all Missouri students who are prepared for success upon graduation and further contribute to developing Missouri’s workforce. Northwest Technical School, (NTS) Maryville received $400,000 from this distribution. NTS Director Jeremy Ingraham
Minnie Lane recognizes area firefighters with donations
Minnie Lane’s Owner Melody Blair proudly holds a firefighter’s boot to welcome any monetary donations from the community. Maryville Fire Department Captain Phil Rickabaugh notes his appreciation to Blair as well as anyone who gives. From now until just before Christmas, Minnie Lane will raise funds and awareness for the Nodaway County volunteer firefighters. In
Clements couple donate to animal shelter
Darren and Angee Clements donated $1,123 to the New Nodaway Humane Society Animal Shelter. The amount was for the birthdate, November 23, of their late son, Bradie, and the money was donated by friends and family as well as the Clements. Accepting the money were Animal Shelter Director Wendy Combs, Assistant Manager Kayce Fish and
NNL accepts Toys 4 Tots donation
The Nodaway News Leader is accepting toys and monetary donations for the Today’s Civic Women’s Toys for Tots of Nodaway County. The NNL is offering a $5 discount on a new or renewed subscription with the donation.
Beebusters to meet
The Beebusters will meet from 7 to 9 pm, Monday December 12 at the Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 South Laura Street, Maryville.
Pickering has two open seats for April 2023 election
At the December 5 Pickering City Council meeting, City Clerk Milt Sovereign announced there will be two open seats to be on the April 4, 2023 ballot. Filing days continue through Tuesday, December 27. To become a city council candidate, contact Sovereign at 104 South Coleman, Pickering, or 660.927.3737. Sovereign had received a $100 check
An update provided by Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel
South Main Corridor Improvement Project, Phase I VF Anderson Builders, Inc. continues to pour concrete curbs and driveways on the west side of the roadway as temperatures allow. As the contractor works north toward the intersection of South Avenue lane widths may be temporarily adjusted or certain areas may be barricaded with traffic cones to
