Northwest Missouri State University will host Ross Douthat, an author and columnist for The New York Times, for the university’s Distinguished Lecture Series and annual Lemon Lecture this month. The event featuring Douthat, which will include a question-answer session, begins at 7 pm, Monday, March 4, in the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. It is free
The cast of “Aladdin Jr” finishes the song “Arabian Nights” during a recent rehearsal at The Rose Theatre, 118 West Third Street, Maryville. Nodaway Community Theatre Company is presenting the 36 cast member play at 7 pm, March 14 – 17. The director is Scott Lance. Tickets are on sale at $10 each and may
The Maryville Optimist Club has chosen to participate in the Optimist International Essay Contest in 2024. Recently, the Maryville club hosted their local essay contest. The purpose of this contest is to give young people the opportunity to develop their own views regarding something unique with regard to the world in which they live. Their
American Legion Post 100 and Scout Troops 190 and 74 will have a pancake breakfast from 8 am to noon, Sunday, March 3 at the Post, 1104 East Fifth Street, Maryville. Adults are $9; children six and under are $5. Proceeds go to support veterans and Scout programs.
The American Legion Post #528 will hold a freewill donation breakfast from 8 am to noon, Sunday, March 3 at the AL Post in Parnell. The menu includes pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs made to order, bacon, sausage, coffee and orange juice.
Maryville Spoofhound Freshman Kedrick Watkins wrapped up his first high school wrestling season on February 21 in Columbia at Mizzou Arena. Watkins, wrestling in the 165 weight division in Class 2, started off against Evan Winters of St. Genevieve, losing 12-3. His next match was an 11-2 loss against Landon Commons of Seneca, pictured.
Area schools have completed 100 days of school. Second graders at Nodaway-Holt Elementary show off their 100-Day looks.
The Graham Lions Club is having a fish and chicken fry from 4:30 to 7 pm, Saturday, March 2 at the community building in Graham. The menu is carp, catfish, chicken, mountain oysters, potatoes and salad. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for ages 12 and under. For takeout orders call 660.254.0451.
