Month: August

Barnard says ‘No’ to sales tax

The voters of the city of Barnard cast 29 ballots August 8 as the only General Election occurring in Nodaway County. The ballot posed the question, “Shall the general city sales tax ordinance, described as follows, be approved? Ordinance No. 301, imposing a city sales tax for general municipal purposes at a rate of one-fourth

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Benedictine sisters reopen gift shop

The Benedictine Monastery Gift Shop, located at the front entrance in Clyde, is open after Mass until 11:30 am and from 1:30 to 4 pm, Sundays and Solemnites; from 9:30 to 11:30 am and 1:15 to 4 pm, Mondays through Fridays, and during Mass on Saturdays. A gift shop exclusive, Sister Josetta’s hand-poured candles, are

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Elmo Betterment Club serves fish, chicken

The Elmo Fish Fry features fish, chicken, potatoes, salads and drink from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, August 12 at the Community Building. There is indoor seating or carryout available. Cost is age 12 and older, $13; children 11 and younger are $6. Money raised goes to community service projects.

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Summer reading program grows at Maryville Public Library

The Maryville Public Library had 274 children and 110 adults sign up for the Summer Reading Program. This was the highest level of the program’s participation in the past five years. More than 7,000 children’s and young adult books and nearly adult books were checked out from the library in June and July. Library Director

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Maryville announces August Beautification Award 

William Booth, owner of the property located at 503 Lisa Lane, Maryville, was presented the August winner of the Beautification Award Program by Mayor Tye Parsons, far left. William and his wife, Shari, have put a lot of work into their property that displays the pride they have in their home. They enjoy the neighborhood

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Taco Bar, all the fixins is at BJ AL

The Rolla Dicks American Legion Auxiliary will have a taco bar and all the fixins, dessert and drink at the BJ AL Post from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, August 11. Adults are $10, children five and under are free. Call ahead for curbside service, 660.254.3544.

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Animal Shelter presents lower cost for adoptions

The New Nodaway Humane Society is participating in a “Clear the Shelters” promotion during August. For those looking to give a dog or cat a “forever home,”dogs and puppies are $50 and cats and kittens are $30. This does not include specialty breeds and currently enrolled “puppies for payroll” dogs. The animal shelter is located

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Mary Boyles

Mary Ann Boyles, 80, Maryville, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at her son’s house in Jefferson City. She was born April 14, 1943, in St. Joseph, to Clyde “Dwight” and Martha Louise “Holt” Alcox. She was raised and attended school in Lathrop. On December 2, 1962, married Carol L. “Bud” Boyles. They settled in Savannah,

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