Month: September

AL district meeting to be in Savannah

The American Legion 4th District meeting will be at 1:30 pm, Sunday, September 8 at the Dick Menkres Post 287, 501 East Price Street, Savannah. There will be a 9/11 ceremony with the Savannah Fire Department. A meal will be served.

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Platte Valley closes out Worth County

By Morgan Guyer Platte Valley met the Worth County Tigers in Barnard on August 30 to open the season, and it ended in dramatic fashion, with Platte Valley winning 12-6. It was a defensive battle for the majority of the game, as both offenses were held to under 200 yards. Each team also had three

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It’s Happening Saturday

Maryville Market is downtown The Maryville Market will be from 8 am to noon, Saturdays, September 7, 14, and 21 at Fourth and Buchanan Streets, Maryville. Clearmont Poker Run raises funds for playground The Clearmont Poker Run will begin with registration at 12:30 pm and start at 1:30 pm, Saturday, September 7 at the Little

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Karen Giesken

Karen Jean Giesken, 62, Parnell, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. She was born August 29, 1962, in Maryville, to Forest “Gene” and Betty Tibbetts Emery. She was a lifelong resident of the area. In 1998, she married Fred Giesken. Mrs. Giesken was the owner/operator of her own

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Ernie Schabert

Ernie Schabert “Shep,” “Uncle Jr.,” 91, died Sunday, September 1, 2024, at a King City health care center. He was born June 17, 1933, to Ernest and Kate Schabert. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1951. In 1952, he joined the Navy and served on the destroyer McDermott. After being discharged from the Navy,

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Glenda Wolfer

Glenda K. Wolfer, 84, Maryville, died Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. She was born September 11, 1939, in Dublin, GA, to Knowles N. and Hazel A. Rivers Kennedy. On January 9, 1962, she married Leonard J. Wolfer. He preceded her in death January 30, 2024. Mrs. Wolfer had worked

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John Steinman

John Luke Steinman, 59, Maryville, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. He was born March 19, 1965, in Mt. Ayr, IA, to James O. and Betty C. Gladman Steinman. He was a graduate of Worth County R-III. Mr. Steinman was a truck driver for MFA. He attended the Gaynor Church and Calvary Chapel

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Bearcats fall in season opener

The NWMSU Bearcat Football Team opened the season at home against Minnesota State on August 29, losing 36-22 The No. 22 ranked Bearcats started slow against the No. 13 ranked Mavericks, falling behind 22-0 at halftime. Minnesota State then came out of the break and marched down the field to make it a 29-0 ballgame.

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