James G. Robinson, chairman and CEO of Nodaway Valley Bank, right, accepts a plaque from Jackson Hathaway, president and CEO of the Missouri Bankers Association, recognizing his late father’s induction into the association’s 50 Year Club. In 1964, Ted Robinson was working in Kansas City as a bank examiner for the US comptroller of currency,
Michael Johnson, a familiar face at Northwest Missouri State University who has led its alumni relations and fundraising units previously, is returning to the institution as its vice president of university advancement and executive director of the Northwest Foundation Inc. Northwest’s Board of Regents approved the hiring during its closed session June 20. Johnson’s
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its regular meeting June 20 unanimously approved the university’s 2024-25 budget, which consists of its Education and General Budget and Auxiliary Services Budget, totaling about $118.6 million. The budget includes investments aimed at growing the university’s enrollment and sustainability, including enrollment management and recruitment services and online
At the June 24 Maryville City Council meeting, a contract was approved with Genesis Environmental Solutions, Blue Springs, for the construction of South Main Phase II. Phase II continues improvements south from Highway V to Highway 71 Bypass, and will include a raised median south of Larry Lane to Horsepower Drive. The city received a
The Maryville Sharks Swim Team scored 479 points as a team to finish 1st at their home invitational on June 22. Savannah finished 2nd with 468 points. See full coverage on Page 15 of the NNL.
The Nodaway County Ambulance District met on June 12 to discuss district business. An AED has been ordered for the Burlington Jct. Rescue Squad. The Tri-C Rescue Squad held CPR training on June 17, and also have a new member. The Maryville Rescue Squad is currently having some equipment repaired. Director of Operations Jared McQueen
USA National Cricket Team – 2024 Cricket predates baseball as a sport played in America. The British sport was being played here (United States) before the American Revolution. Historical records as early as 1709 have chronicled its existence. Washington’s troops played it at Valley Forge in the summer. The ICC (International Cricket Council) is the
As part of the Cook Road Bridge rehabilitation project, contractors from Clarkson Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close both directions of Interstate 29 beginning Tuesday, July 2, at 4 a.m. and reopen by 7 p.m. During closure north and southbound I-29 through traffic will be directed to use I-229. Southbound
