Month: November

Bonnie Lowrance

Bonnie Allen Lowrance, formerly of Graham, passed away in Maryville, on October 29, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Bonnie was born January 24, 1947, to Allen and Lois Duke Hayes. Bonnie grew up in Lakewood, TN. Bonnie Lowrance made her home in Graham, with her loving husband, Roe Lowrance, who proceeded her

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Doris Allen

Doris Jean Newberry Allen, 97, Clarinda, IA, formerly of Hopkins, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Goldenrod Manor. She was born September 6, 1926, in Ravenwood, to Palmer and Bessie Newberry. She married James Morehouse in November 1946. She later married Clifford Allen. Mrs. Allen worked a variety of jobs over the years including the

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Floyd Linville

Floyd Valdo Linville, 98, Skidmore, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Maryville. He was born December 30, 1924, in Skidmore, to Jesse and Leona Tygart Linville. He was a graduate of Skidmore High School. On November 28, 1957, he married Betty Chapman in Maryville. She preceded him in death May 9, 2011. Mr. Linville was

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Alfred Wilmes

Alfred Francis Wilmes, 92, Maryville, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Oak Pointe, Maryville. He was born March 26, 1931, in Maryville, to George and Gertrude Wilmes. On April 24, 1954, he married Margaret Ellen “Peggy” Tuttle at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell. She preceded him in death October 19, 1984. He married Fran

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Regents approve addition of bachelor’s degree programs in economics, marketing with GIS emphasis

Northwest Missouri State University’s Regents, during its regular session October 20, approved a pair of curriculum proposals in addition to hearing updates regarding the university’s enrollment goals, cybersecurity and financial outlook. The two undergraduate programs approved by Regents are interdisciplinary programs that connect areas of study in the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School

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MPR board hears reports

At the October 16 Maryville Park and Recreation board meeting, reports were read from the MPR staff. Reports Financial. Revenues are up compared to September 2022 as sales and the use tax continue to be strong. Expenses are also up due to capital improvements. Recreation Supervisor Kristy McLain and Sports Coordinator Emily Dew. Fall baseball ended on

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911 board speaks to sales tax issue

The 911 Oversight Board studied a new MOU between the City of Maryville and the board at an October 19 meeting in the Public Safety Facility. The group went over the fine details of the six page agreement, which had been modified just days before the meeting. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) speaks to the

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County officeholders call for salary commission

The Nodaway County elected officeholders gathered for their odd-numbered year salary commission October 24 with Elaine Wilson, presiding. Wilson opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and then opened nominations for the chairperson to the commission. Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker was elected. He called for any motions to raise or continue at the

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November provides warm, toasty events

With November kicking off, Nodaway Countians are busier than ever with activities and events for the whole family. Here are the submitted events for the 11th month of the year. • November 1 – December 13 – Shop Merryville, when shoppers spend $20 or more at participating Chamber businesses they will receive a ticker in the weekly drawing.

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