Month: October

Nodaway Valley Cheer Squad competes at regional contest

The Nodaway Valley Cheerleaders made their schools’ history by competing in the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association Regional Competition, Liberty recently. Although the team did not make it onto the state competition, they only missed it by less than three points. This is the first time they have attended from West Nodaway since 2015 and Nodaway-Holt

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Treats come to Downtown Maryville in 29th annual event

The 29th annual Downtown Maryville Trick or Treat event will be from 5 to 6:30 pm, Wednesday, October 30 in Downtown Maryville. This year the event is being sponsored by the Maryville Pride Lions Club. There are a total of 73 participants who are welcoming families. Participating “treaters” off the square are: A&G Restaurant, 208

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Spoofhound girls golf qualifies two for state

The Maryville Spoofhound Girls Golf Team competed in the Class 2 District 4 Tournament in Lawson on October 10. Junior Alayna Pargas and Sophomore Halle Zimmerman both shot personal bests to qualify for the Class 2 State Tournament, which will take place on October 21-22 in Nixa.

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Pickering sewer receipts show increase in funds

City Clerk Milt Sovereign at the October 7 Pickering City Council meeting said the sewer receipts showed an increase for July usage paid in August and received by Pickering in September. The increase is due to the rate increase the city council put into effect. Pickering had 70 customers with an average sewer charge of

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Library has storytime winners

The Maryville Public Library hosts Storytime for children birth through age 5, Tuesday mornings and at 5:30 pm the first Tuesday of the month. At one of these recent evening storytimes, the library gave door prizes. To enter the drawing, children had to visit at least seven out of 10 stations on the passport card.

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MWSU College of Liberal Arts to host panel on political polarization

Missouri Western State University’s College of Liberal Arts will host a panel discussion on political polarization at 6:30 pm, Monday, October 21 in the Theater Room at the East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine, St. Joseph. The free event, titled “Donkeys, Elephants, and All the Drama: Political Polarization in the United States,” is designed to

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Library hosts ‘Blind Date with a Book’

The Maryville Public Library is hosting a blind date with a book beginning Monday, October 22 in the library adult section. There are a 100 wrapped books from a variety of genres. Must have an active library card. The library, 509 North Main, stated youth 13 and older are welcomed with an adult.

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Maryville golf hosts Pink Out event

The Spoofhound Golf Team hosted a Pink Out match at Mozingo on October 8, wore pink gear for their match against Mound City, Rock Port and East Atchison. The team Fill(ed) the Cart Event to collect donations that will be passed along to the cancer unit at the Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville. The Maryville

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Nielsons recognized as the October Beautification Award winner

Greg and Jill Nielson, along with their son, Gavin, owners of the property located at 214 South Grand, are the October winners of the Maryville Beautification Award Program. They were recognized for their commitment to enhancing the aesthetic appeal of their property and were congratulated by Maryville Mayor Dannen Merrill, far right.

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Children’s activities set for Halloween

The following are Halloween treats and activities for children in Nodaway County. • October 20 – Trunk or Treat Bethany Christian Church, Barnard, 6 pm. Canned goods to be collected for The Ministry Center • October 26 – “Movies for the Kids” at Newton Hall Community Building, Skidmore. Movie for the younger children with cookie

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