Month: May

Bloomin’ Peony Tour adds local ticket locations

The first ever Maryville Rotary Bloomin’ Peony Tour, May 18-19, has opened two local ticket sales locations for individuals to purchase tickets for either or both days. The tour of Hollingsworth Peonies, a world renowned Missouri peony hybridizer and one of the largest peony farms in North America is located approximately four miles southeast of

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Graham High School Alumni Banquet set for May

The Graham High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled to start at 5 pm on Saturday, May 25 at the Eagles Lodge, 29997 US Highway 71, Maryville. Dinner will begin at 6 pm. Nodaway-Holt graduates are also welcome to attend. The cost is $20 per person. Reservations and payment are due by May 10 to Richard

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Northwest’s commencement ceremonies celebrate achievements

Northwest Missouri State University honored its spring graduates during four commencement ceremonies April 26 – 27, celebrating their journeys at Northwest while encouraging them to build upon their learning at the university and their connections. “I know you understand that Northwest Missouri State University is not just a place of learning,” Northwest President Dr. Lance

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Nodaway County School greenhouses open for sales

Nodaway County schools are opening up their greenhouses to sell to the public. The following schools have plants for sale: • The Northeast Nodaway greenhouse is open from 7:45 am to 5 pm, Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. Prices range from $5 for succulents to $20 for hanging baskets. • The Nodaway-Holt greenhouse

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Commissioner’s Minutes May 2, 2024

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

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UMC holds Celebration of Women in Parnell

The Parnell United Methodist Church is holding a Celebration of Women at 6 pm, Wednesday, May 8 at the church. There will be an evening of pizza, pie, painting, dinner, a short service and fellowship with an optional door hanger art project for $30. RSVP to participate in the art project, at 660.541.0901.

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Maryville Mosaic earns an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville has a culture of safety, which is evident in our Leapfrog A rating,” says

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Regents gather graduation week 

Northwest Missouri State University’s Regents, during its regular session April 25, approved over 1,300 degree conferrals for the university’s spring graduates, in addition to recognizing one of its own. Regents approved a resolution honoring Elizabeth Motazedi, who graduated this spring with her bachelor of science in education degree in social studies-history. Motazedi has served as

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Geography with Goudge

NFL Draft – 2024 The NFL Draft concluded this past weekend after picking 257 players over 7 rounds, representing 40 states, Australia, England, Canada and Nigeria.  This per capita map, displays the ‘Pigskin Cult’ or Deep South producing the greatest per capita number of elite football players. The Power Five Conferences accounted for 84% of

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