Month: December

School Board members are up for re-election

The filing dates for Nodaway County’s seven public school boards are Tuesday, December 10 through Tuesday, December 31 at each school’s superintendent’s office while school is in session. A special opening with varying hours will be held at each school on Tuesday, December 31. For more information, contact the school. Board members who are coming

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Elks Hoop Shoot names local winners

The annual Elks Hoop Shoot was held November 24 at Maryville Middle School. Those in the photo are front: second place winners, Brynn Sturdivan, St. Gregory’s, 8-9 years old; Chase Murphy, Nodaway-Holt,  8-9 years old; Charley Parsons, King City, 10-11 years old; William Curran, South Nodaway, 10-11 years old; Lexi Wray, South Nodaway, 12-13 years old

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Memory Cafe is for caregivers

The Memory Café is for caregivers of people with dementia and will be from 10 to 11:15 am, Friday, December 20 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main, Maryville.

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Mozingo advisory board hears park updates

The Mozingo Advisory Board met November 18, and were presented with park updates from Director Jordyn Greenhaw. The Haunted Campground had a fantastic turnout, with over 5,000 people attending the event. RV parks had a discount for the entire week leading up to the event. Greenhaw also noted the Visitors Center is nearing completion, as

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Northwest turns to McMenamin to guide Bearcat football program

Northwest Missouri State University Director of Athletics Dr. Andy Peterson has appointed John McMenamin as the new head coach of the Bearcat football program. McMenamin, a Bearcat alum, becomes the 21st head coach in school history. “I feel so fortunate and grateful for the opportunity that Dr. Lance Tatum and Athletic Director Andy Peterson have

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Museum opens exhibit about religious history in county

The NCHS Museum opening reception of the new exhibit on religious history in Nodaway County was held December 4. Museum leaders encourage the public to take advantage of this opportunity to see the exhibit before the museum closes for the winter season. The exhibit is curated by Northwest Missouri State University students in the class

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Geography with Goudge

CFP Player Origins per Capita, 2024 The expanded 12 Team format for 2024 College Football Playoffs have now been determined. Arizona State, Boise State, Georgia and Oregon with first round byes. Clemson, Indiana, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, SMU, Texas and Tennessee will begin first round games on December 20 & 21. This player

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Real, personal taxes rise across the county

Nodaway County property owners, for the most part, will see slight increases in their tax levy payment from last year. Tax statements were sent to taxpayers early in November and are required to be paid by December 31, 2024. The highest rate is in Grant Township at $10 per $100 assessed valuation, which is a

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