Month: February

Commissioner’s Minutes February 20, 2024

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker and Chris Burns, associate commissioner and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated 2/15/24.

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Geography with Goudge

Bearcat Men’s Basketball Hometowns, 2023-24 The Bearcat Men’s basketball team’s regular season is winding down with the last home game against Missouri Western on Saturday, Feb 24th.  They are currently ranked #2 in the Central Region with an 21-4 overall record and first in MIAA conference play with a 17-2 record. The MIAA post-season tournament

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Register to vote deadlines loom for 1st time voters

The deadline for first time voters to register to vote is Wednesday, March 6. This deadline also applies to voters who are registered outside of Missouri but have moved into the state. To register, bring ID to the Nodaway County Clerk’s office in the Nodaway County Administration Center, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through

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NTS prepares students with lifelong skills

Don’t miss this Print-Exclusive Feature Article by Kathryn Rice, which can be found in the Career & Technical Education Special Edition of the NNL. Northwest Technical School supplies area high school students with lifelong, hands-on skills. The basic principles of auto collision repair have started the careers of six people at Pitzenberger Body Shop, 2711

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NCED hires Mildward as project manager

Nodaway County Economic Development (NCED) announced recently the hiring of Kim Mildward to the position as project manager, effective Friday, March 15. Mildward understands the crucial role economic development plays in creating lasting prosperity for the region. She has been hired as project manager to ensure the success or project initiatives and will contribute to

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Ironman volleyball raises funds 

The boys will play volleyball while the girls coach Ironman Volleyball at 6 pm, Tuesday, February 27 at West Nodaway High School. Admission is $1. There will be a freewill donation taco bar beginning at 5:30 pm. The meal is provided by Nodaway Valley Youth Tackle Football. An informational meeting for parents of youth in

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Fresh Food Drop to be in Hopkins

The Second Harvest Fresh Food Mobile Pantry delivery will begin at 10 am, Tuesday, February 27 at the First Christian Church in Hopkins. It will last until supplies are gone. It is open to everyone.

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Nodaway Nominated: County Public Administrator acts as guardian

With the upcoming elections this year, the NNL news staff will be sharing the qualifications for all of the local officeholders each week. This week’s print exclusive Nodaway Nominated, explores the qualifications for Nodaway County Public Administrator. You can find the article on the front page of the February 22nd edition of the NNL.

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Maryville Downtown selects 2024 officers

Maryville Downtown has selected Tom Shelton as the new president for 2024. Shelton said, “With any organization there is a need for people to step into increasing levels of leadership responsibilities.” Maryville Downtown first began as the Maryville Downtown Improvement Organization (MDIO) in 2015, after talks in 2014 about establishing the entity. It is part

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