Beebusters to meet
Beebusters will meet from 7 to 9 pm, Monday, February 12 at the Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 South Laura, Maryville.
Aim Higher’ is gala theme
By Judy Frueh This year the St. Francis Foundation Gala fundraiser is for women’s health care in our area. I am excited to be an ambassador to help raise money for this cause. There are 14 women who have stepped up and agreed to be ambassadors for this cause. Being a women’s health nurse practitioner
Blood drive happens in Maryville
The Maryville Community Blood Drive was held February 5 and 6 at the First Baptist Church gym. On February 6, Greg Davis, Pickering, donated for the first time in Maryville. He has recently moved from Nebraska where he has donated 67 units. Finishing up his donation, Devin Clinton-Zigler, donor care technician, bandages off his arm.
Geography with Goudge
NFL Super Bowl Champions, 1967-2023 This weekend’s Super Bowl marks the 58th game since starting in 1967. 21 different teams have at least one Super Bowl victory. Pittsburgh and New England, with six trophies each, lead all teams, followed by Dallas and San Francisco with five each, Green Bay & New York Giants each have four.
County students take part in spelling bee
On February 6, seven county schools sent their spelling bee finalists to the county competition at St. Gregory Barbarigo School. After six rounds, Marleigh Weichinger, St. Gregory’s fifth grader, spelled “seclusion” to take first place. Eliana Wall, Maryville Middle School eighth grader, took second place after being stumped by “adhesion.” First runner-up was Gage Stephenson,
Platte Valley battles Nodaway Valley in major conference match ups
By Morgan Guyer The Boys and Girls Platte Valley and Nodaway Valley Teams met in Graham on February 6 with conference implications on the line. Platte Valley came away with wins in both games, the girls, 45-36 and the boys, 59-39. Both girls teams met with perfect conference records, knowing a win would solidify first
Fish Fry will be in Elmo
The Elmo Fish Fry will be from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, February 10 at the Community Building in Elmo. Indoor seating or carryout is available. The menu is fried fish, chicken, potatoes, salads and a drink. Cost is $13 for ages 12 and up; children 11 and under are $6. Proceeds will go toward
Second Saturday is at the museum
The Nodaway County Historical Society Museum, 110 North Walnut Street, Maryville, is hosting Second Saturday coffee and tours from 9 to 11 am, Saturday, February 10.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
The print-exclusive article “Remember, good dental health begins in the early years of a child’s life” by Chelsea Ewigman, RDH, Clarinda Family Dentistry, as well as a ‘Salute to Local Dental Professionals’ can be found on Pages 20-21 of this week’s NNL.
Baylee’s Blessing completes 7th year
The Grady Hilsabeck family and friends conducted the seventh annual Baylee’s Blessing and presented the bounty to the New Nodaway Humane Society Animal Shelter, February 3. In front are Grady and Lisa Hilsabeck, Akasha Schank holding “Misfit,” Malainee and Sam Montgomery. Behind them are other family and friends. Misfit is available for adoption. This year’s
