The Maryville First United Methodist Church is having “Hot Dogs for Hot Dogs” from 5 to 6 pm, Sunday, October 20 at the FUMC gazebo. Dogs can be dressed up. There will be hot dogs to eat and three categories in the dog contest. Winners and blessings of dogs are announced at 5:45 pm.
The Maitland Graham American Legion Breakfast will be from 7 to 10 am, Saturday, October 19 at Post 256 in Maitland. It is a freewill donation with the proceeds going toward the fundraiser for Rylan Murphy. The menu is sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, big delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, coffee and orange juice.
The 65th annual Clarinda Craft Carnival will be from 8 am to 4 pm, Saturday, October 19 at Page County Fairgrounds, Clarinda Academy, Clarinda High School and Clarinda Lied Center. There will be free shuttles and parking at each location. Cost is $5, children 10 and under are free.
The Maryville Spoofhound Tennis Team defeated Trenton 5-2 in the Class 1 District 8 Team Tournament on October 14 in Maryville. They would fall to Savannah on October 15 to end their season as a team.
Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker and Scott Walk, associate commissioner 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 10/15/2024. The
The Platte Valley Football Team took care of business on October 11 in Barnard, defeating Stewartsville 52-0 to move to 6-1 on the season. They will travel to DeKalb on October 18, before wrapping up the regular season in Barnard on October 25 against undefeated Rock Port.
Northwest Missouri State University’s annual Homecoming celebration returns as “A Century of Homecomings,” with activities and events planned Oct. 13-19 for students, employees, alumni and friends of the University. The celebration begins Sunday, October 13, with the hanging of the banners at the JW Jones Student Union and concludes Saturday, October 19, with the Homecoming
On Thursday, October 17, the downtown district will transform for “Witches Night,” part of Downtown Maryville’s “Third Thursdays” series. This spooky event will feature treats and exclusive deals from local businesses, making it a perfect opportunity to celebrate the Halloween season with friends. Participants are encouraged to embrace their inner witch and dress in costume
Kathryn “Kay” Murphy, 92, died Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was married to Roy Murphy and widowed at age 32. She was a Northwest Missouri State University alumna and retiree. She worked full time at the university library and eventually earned her bachelors and masters degrees in library science. She was a church volunteer, singing
Leo Edward Luke, 89, Tri-C community near Clyde, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Village Care Center, Maryville. He was born Sunday, June 16, 1935, at the home of his parents, Alphonse and Regina Untiedt Luke, east of Clyde. He lived in the Tri-C community all his life. He was a 1953 graduate of Jefferson
