Month: July

Downtown Maryville announces local semi-finalists for state recognition

Downtown Maryville is honored to announce that MTE Office Center, 218 East Third, and Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel have been selected as semi-finalists for the Missouri Downtown Revitalization Awards 2023. The Missouri Main Street Connection awards recognize outstanding achievements in downtown revitalization and showcase the remarkable efforts of individuals and organizations that have made

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Burlington Jct. mayor resigns

At the July 10 Burlington Jct. City Council meeting, Christopher Cronk announced his resignation as mayor effective immediately. Councilmember Darby Grace gave an update on the John Campbell property, stating that the city will need to offer Campbell a hearing at another council meeting. Angie Lightner and Kathy McPherson were in attendance, and expressed that

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Ace Hardware donates 37 fans to ‘beat the summer heat’

Ace Hardware, Maryville, donated 37 box fans, July 11, to the Salvation Army “Beat the Summer Heat” program through Community Services, a service extension unit. Westlakes employee, Robin Porter; Community Services Special Projects Director Cathy Rybolt, Westlakes Ace Manager Mark Sidwell and Community Services Nodaway County Outreach Director Sydney Lyle prepare to load the fans.

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Punkin Show returns for the 5th year

The revamped Skidmore Punkin Show is in its fifth consecutive year, July 28 through July 30. “Everything is free for the kids,” Luke Coffelt, one of the Punkin Show coordinators, said. “We have free live entertainment. The garden tractor pull is free to enter.” The schedule of events is as follows: • The Depot Museum

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City manager provides update on South Main progress

Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel provided some more information on the progress of the South Main Corridor Improvement Project Phase I and II. Phase I. The subcontractor Herzog Contracting Corp, St. Joseph, completed asphalt mill and overlay of South Main on July 14. The asphalt is a structural overlay, and is considered ideal for the existing

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Chamber Ambassadors name Maryville Public Library July Business of the Month

The Maryville Public Library is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce July Business of the Month. Located at 509 North Main, the library helps local citizens succeed and enjoy life by reading, learning, creating and connecting. It truly offers something for patrons of all ages and with all interests. Nominated for its outstanding customer service

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Water is the most important nutrient the body needs every day

By UNMC, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, NE If your body overheats and heat exhaustion occurs, symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse. The mildest sign of overheating is heat cramps; the most severe is heatstroke. Your body’s heat combined with environmental heat results in core body temperature. Your

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Northwest All-Stars win back-to-back state titles 

The Northwest All-Stars defeated the Joplin All-Stars 22-8 on July 17-18 in DeSoto to capture their second straight Missouri Senior League Championship. The team will now move on to regional play, facing off against the representative from Indiana in Peru, IL, on July 21.

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