The first day of school, the first all-school assembly, the first ever flash mob of teachers dancing, Maryville Middle School was off to a great start, August 20. The teachers choreographed a dancing, musical number to the surprise and delight of the fifth through eighth grade students at the assembly.
A collection of works by area artists will begin the 2023-2024 exhibition schedule in the Dorris Rider Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. “Local Artists Showcase 16” will open on Friday, September 6, and run through Friday, October 11. Artists can submit up to two pieces of original art that have not
The friends and family of Jennie Frame are hosting a benefit for the family since the loss of their home due to a fire on July 31. There will be a freewill donation spaghetti supper starting at 4 pm, Saturday, August 24 at the Burlington Jct. American Legion. There will also be a silent auction
Maryville Florists is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors August Business of the Month. Located at 214 North Main Street, Maryville Florists is owned and operated by Keitha Clapp. The retail flower and gift shop is a valued member of the Chamber and has been a successful Downtown Maryville business for over 20 years.
Roger E. Kelly, 69, Maryville, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at his home. He was born January 19, 1955, in Maryville, to Edward Eugene “Gene” and Helen Loriane Fannon Kelly. He was a 1973 graduate of Maryville R-II High School. On August 4, 1973, he married Debbie Bolich. They divorced in 1996. Mr. Kelly was
Yvonne Hilsabeck, 100, Barnard, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at her home. She was born June 23, 1924, in Dexter, IA, to Farrel D. Lemon and Cecil Lemon. She worked as an accountant throughout her working years. She played the guitar and was a member of the church choir. The funeral service will be held
Vincent “Bo” Scott, 77, Maryville, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on November 11, 1946, in Effingham, IL, to MaryAnn and Haston Burch. He was a graduate of North Nodaway High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Mr. Scott spent most of his earlier
Dean Heflin, 84, Pickering, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Hospice in Kansas City. He was born July 24, 1940, in Maryville, to Martin and Ogle McKee Heflin. He was a 1958 graduate of Maryville High School. On July 11, 1987, he married Darlene K. McCauley in Ottawa, KS. She preceded him
Francis P. Durbin, 82, Savannah, died Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born June 28, 1942, in Maryville, to Julius and Odilia Walter Durbin. On November 28, 1964, he married Rosalie Devers. Mr. Durbin was a farmer in the Conception Jct area most of his life. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus
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
