Month: October

Clarnell Morriss

Clarnell B. Nelson Morriss, 95, Kansas City, died Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born February 23, 1928,  in Guilford, to Clarence R. Nelson and Salena Torrance Nelson. She was a 1945 graduate of Guilford High School. In December 1947, she married Virgil R. Morriss. He preceded her in death in September 1993. Mrs. Morriss worked

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Health department inspects food establishments 

The Nodaway County Health Department’s Jack Hunsucker inspected establishments during the month of September. Casey’s, 1520 North Main, Maryville, medium priority  Inspection date: September 7 Criticals: There were some dead bugs in the back storeroom, hallway and bathroom. Non-criticals: Three gaskets on the reach door were bad, as well as the beer cave door. The counter top behind

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Northwest campus ministries to host speaker

The Northwest Missouri State University campus ministries, with support from several community churches, will host Dr. Frank Turek of CrossExamined.org for a presentation on the topic “If God, Why Evil?” The event is open to the public and will take place at 7 pm, Monday, October 23 at the Charles Johnson Theater in the university’s

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Pickering continues city property repairs

At the October 2 Pickering City Council meeting, discussion was held on payments for repairs to streets and sewer. City Clerk Milt Sovereign said each sewer meter repair was costing $200 to $250 each. There were 93 original pumps in the city sewer project. That number is dwindling. Pickering paid White Cloud Engineering $1,535 for

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Homecoming is ‘Welcome to the ‘Ville’ October 15-21

Northwest Missouri State University’s annual Homecoming celebration returns October 15-21 with “Welcome to the ‘Ville,” a jungle-themed week of activities and events planned for students, employees, alumni and friends of the university. The celebration begins Sunday, Oct. 15, with the hanging of the banners at the JW Jones Student Union and concludes Saturday, October 21,

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Geography with Goudge

High School Boys Soccer Participation, 2023 Maryville Boys Soccer is having an outstanding season. They are currently 12-1 heading into this week’s game. There are 450,455 boys high school soccer players and over 12,484 programs spread throughout the United States. California and Texas, the two most populous states account for 99,467 or 22% of all

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Maryville council recognizes officers with life saving awards

Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office Captain Austin Hann, and Maryville Police Officers Josh McMillen and Matt McMillen all received Life Saving Awards at the October 9 Maryville City Council meeting. Both incidents involved rescues out at Mozingo Lake. A request for food sales on city property by Cinnfull Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls was approved. Angie Coleman Weir

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Optimists provide ‘Focus Pedalers’ for students

With the growing awareness of mental health needs for students, the Optimist Club of Maryville has teamed up with the Maryville Middle School to provide Focus Pedalers for the school library and counselors’ offices. The idea was developed by Optimist member Dale Stewart and Middle School Librarian Marty Nolte. Experts believe that many students focus

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Library invites youngsters to Lego® Club

Lego® Club is open to children prekindergarten through sixth grade and will begin at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 17 at the Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street. The library furnishes the legos and children’s creations are displayed for the next month. Registration is required, call 660.582.5281.  

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