Allen Ray Orgeron, 81, Maryville, died Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. He was born June 16, 1943, in New Orleans, LA, to Edward J. and Lena Lynn Theriot Orgeron, Sr. He grew up in Louisiana and graduated from Opelousas Senior High, and later attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette. Mr. Orgeron was
William Joseph “Bill” Merrigan, 90, Conception Jct, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, in northern Virginia. He was born on September 28, 1934, in Guilford, to Patrick Merrigan and Irene McLaughlin. He graduated from Jefferson High School and in 1956 from Creighton University. He attended law school at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. During law school
Helen Irene Fare, 102, Ravenwood, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born June 3, 1922, in Oxford, to Elmer C. and Della M. Dukes Herndon. She graduated from Parnell High School in 1940 and then worked in the high school library. On March 8, 1942, she married John
Sister Mary Ellen Savio Auffert, OSB, 90, a Benedictine sister of Mt. St. Scholastica, Atchison, KS, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was born March 21, 1934, in Parnell, to John and Rachel Hovenkotter Auffert. She entered the Benedictine Sisters in 1954. She earned a degree in elementary education from Mount St. Scholastica College in
At the Maryville City Council Meeting on October 28, an agreement for economic development services with Nodaway County Economic Development was approved for FY25. The NCED aids in business recruitment, expansion and various initiatives. It also serves as city liaison to local businesses to connect with the community. The budget includes $60,000 across various funds
The Hopkins Food Pantry will be from 3 to 5 pm, Thursday, November 7 at 101 South Fifth Street, Hopkins. Interested individuals and families are encouraged to come by to see if they qualify for Second Harvest guidelines.
The Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees (NCARSE) will have the program presentation begin at 9 am, Thursday, November 7 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville.
The Hopkins City Council met October 14 after delaying the meeting from the October 7 scheduled meeting. After discussion on the expense report, Alderman Allen Thompson motioned to approve all but the O’Tax reconstruction of records charge of $2,912.50. This was passed. A resolution for the trunk or treat by Hopkins Community Betterment was read
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. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes
The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce has announced the following individuals as finalists for its Grinch Contest: Joe Frueh, Elks Lodge 760 – A member of Elks Lodge 760 for seven years, this year Frueh was elected the leading knight. He’s also an eager volunteer at the lodge and an active participant in many Nodaway County
