The Dobbins family recently traveled to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with their Nodaway News Leader. Karen, Pat and their daughter, Deena stopped outside a poutine shop, May 25. Poutine is a Canadian dish made of fries, gravy and cheese curds. Easy to pack, the Nodaway News Leader is the perfect travel item. So prepare those smiles and the perfect
As summer begins, the Nodaway News Leader wants to alert everyone to upcoming fairs, festivals and events in Nodaway County. NNL will publish more information about each fair closer to the event. However, this article is a good opportunity for Nodaway Countians to enter the dates on their calendars. June 16, 17 – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed by high
Lorin Franklin Sowards, 91, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born May 24, 1932, in Allendale, to Joe and Velma Sowards. On June 16, 1962, he married Ann Brumett Sowards. Mr. Sowards served four years in the Navy, as first gunners mate, on the USS Wedderburn. In California, he worked various jobs, ranging from
Carl R. “Dick” Dunn, 85, Maitland, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born to Fred Dunn and Ruby Jennings Dunn-Goff in Bolckow. On October 8, 1961, he married Tina L. Guthrie. Mr. Dunn started driving trucks at 14 years old. His trucking career started with Crouch Brothers of St. Joseph. He began working as
Jennifer Ella Johnson, 69, Stanberry, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at her home in Stanberry. She was born December 15, 1953, in Boonville, to Harold and Carolyn Hess Kottman. She graduated from Fairfax High School, Fairfax, in 1971 and Northwest Missouri State University in 1975. She met and married her husband of 47 years in
John William Munshaw, 74, Oregon, MO, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, in a Wathena, KS, healthcare center. He was born August 16, 1948, in Seattle, WA, to Ruby and Joseph Munshaw. He graduated from South Nodaway High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University. On June 11, 1986, he married Joyce Mortell. Mr. Munshaw worked
Todd Michael Rickabaugh, 51, Maryville, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home. He was born October 11, 1971, in Maryville, to Lynn and Nancy J. Redden Rickabaugh. He was a 1991 graduate of Maryville High School. On June 20, 1992, he married Rachelle Heflin in Maryville. Mr. Rickabaugh worked for MFA Agri Services as
Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioners office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns and Scott Walk, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes
Watkins Mill State Park team members will be hosting another program about Black soldiers in the Battle of Island Mound on June 17. The program, titled Slave to Soldier, will be from 2 to 3 pm, Saturday, June 17. This presentation is about Black soldiers who fought for the Union in the Civil War. Starting
Bryan Alexander, owner of the property located at 305 West Lincoln, is the June winner of the Maryville Beautification Award program. He was presented the recognition by Maryville Mayor ProTem Dannen Merrill. Alexander takes a lot of pride in his property and maintained it beautifully. Every month from April to October, Maryville awards a property
