NFL Draft – 2023. The NFL Draft concluded this past weekend after picking 259 players over 7 rounds, representing 43 states, American Samoa, Australia, and Canada. This per capita map, displays The ‘Pigskin Cult’ or Deep South along with the upper Great Plains producing the greatest per capita number of elite football players. Two conferences,
Marvin Sumy was recently recognized for his service to the Skidmore Fire Protection District. Sumy and his wife, Geraldine, were happy with his retirement cake that thanked him for his service. Sumy, 90 years old, has been a board member since its inception in 1987. He had been a volunteer on the Skidmore Fire Department
The Beebusters will meet from 7 to 9 pm, Monday, May 8 at the Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 South Laura, Maryville.
The Skidmore Community Betterment will meet at 6 pm, Monday, May 8 at Newton Hall, Skidmore.
The track teams of Nodaway Valley, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway and Platte Valley competed at the Panther Relays in Mound City April 28.
Connor Wiederholt, son of Clement and Rhonda Wiederholt, was named as the Missouri Knights of Columbus “Youth of the Year” at their recent State Convention. Connor was recognized for helping at council fish fries, the Ladies Auxiliary Mardi Gras Brunch, volunteering at the local animal shelter and for picking grapes at the local winery. He
Diane Goold, formally of Maryville, has released a new book, “Marshall the Bully Goat” a children’s chapter book or read-a-loud. Goold wrote in her dedication, “This book is dedicated to all those children and adults who have dealt with or are dealing with real-life bullies. While Marshall is a fictional character, I’m sure some of
“Cinemagic: Music from the Movies” will be performed at 4 pm, Sunday, May 7 at the Schneider Performing Arts Center, Maryville High School, 1501. South Munn Street, Maryville. The Nodaway Chorale will be joined by guest performers, Maryville Middle School Show Choirs directed by Lauren Carr. Admission is free, donations are welcome at the concert.
The American Legion Post #528 will hold a freewill donation breakfast from 8 am to noon, Sunday, May 7 at the AL Post in Parnell. The menu includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs made to order, bacon, sausage, coffee and orange juice.
The Maryville Spoofhound Boys Golf team finished in second in a field of seven teams with a team score of 345 at Cameron on May 1.
