Month: January

Carolyn Lowrance

Carolyn Sue Lowrance, Boerne, TX, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at her home. She was born February 29, 1944, to Jesse L. Martin and Viola A. Martin. She was married to Jerry L. Moser from 1963 to 1978. She is survived by her husband, Michael Lowrance. There will be cremation and private home services. Online

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Kathryn Paulsen

Kathryn Marie Morehouse Paulsen, 71, Waukesha, WI, previously of Hopkins, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She was born March 14, 1951, in Ashland, WI, to Max and Josie Gavel Morehouse. She attended Highland School in rural Hopkins and then North Nodaway High School where she graduated with the class of 1969.

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Brenda Howard

Brenda Kay Howard, 65, Clearmont, died Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was born July 9, 1957, in Shenandoah, IA, to Lowell and Liva Weland. She was raised in Elmo, and attended elementary and high school at West Nodaway. On September 4, 1976, she married Ron Howard. They moved to a farm in Clearmont in 1977

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Sheila Kiser

Sheila Dianne Kiser, 68, Barnard, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. She was born September 18, 1954, in Maryville, to Paul Richard “Dick” and Betty Lee Mowry Kiser. She graduated in 1972 from South Nodaway High School. She was a lifelong resident of the area. Ms. Kiser worked for

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Maryville Chamber begins new promotion

The Greater Maryville Chamber is excited to announce Lunch Local, a new program for 2023. Designed to support small business, the local economy, and Chamber members, Lunch Local is an entire week of spotlight for a member eating establishment. Promotions will encourage the community to dine at this establishment for lunch during the last week

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Maryville native writes children’s book

Maryville native Elizabeth Harr Pineda has written “Words That Make the World Go Round” for children. Pineda, the daughter of Dr. Pat and Teri Harr, Maryville, wrote a humorous, interactive approach to elevating children’s vocabulary. Children will learn about and use powerful, magical words “that make the world go round.” The book is part of

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January 12, 2023

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. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes

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Graves selected to chair the T&I committee

US Rep. Sam Graves has been selected to serve as chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 118th Congress. “When I first came to Congress, I fought hard to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. It’s now one of the greatest honors of my life to be chosen by my colleagues to

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Support groups offer healthy ways to cope

Many people who are suffering with chronic challenges with their well being may receive help from support groups. These gatherings in Maryville allow networking with individuals who face similar challenges. • Al-anon, 6 pm, Mondays, at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main. • Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 pm, Mondays, at the First United Methodist

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NEN After-Prom hosts baked potato bar

The Northeast Nodaway After-Prom parents are sponsoring a baked potato bar from 4:30 to 6 pm, Friday, January 20 in the old gym. A drink and all the potato fixings are included in the freewill donation supper. There will be home basketball games against Mound City.

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