Northwest Missouri State University on December 10 recognized 96 employees who have attained milestone years of service at the university for a cumulative 1,260 years. Photos and recognition can be found on Page 3 of the NNL.
The Nodaway News Leader invited several citizens again this year to provide their view of the past year. This week we have print-exclusive essays: Time is a precious asset to feed your soul By Erin Mullins and It’s the singer, not the song… By Dr. Logan Lightfoot, Maryville R-II School superintendent. These can be found
Katheryn “Kat” Elizabeth Bilbo, 51, Maryville, died Saturday, December 21, 2024, in her home. She was born August 22, 1973, in Longview, TX to Gerald Phillips and Linda Tarrant. After high school, she received her bachelor of fine arts in theatre at Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX. She went on to pursue a master
Mary Katherine “Mary K” Weir Harr-Wiley, 69, Maryville, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her home. She was born September 20, 1955, in Maryville, to Lloyd “Bud” and Mary Mitchell Weir. She was a 1973 graduate of Maryville High School and received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On October
Lori Lynn O’Riley, 63, St. Joseph, formerly of Maryville, died at Northcare Hospice, North Kansas City. She was born November 4, 1961, in Maryville, to Harry L. and Alice M. Nelson Schmitt. She graduated from Maryville High School in 1980. On September 28, 1988, she married Terrance L. “TO” O’Riley, in Clinton. They had lived
Donald James “Jim” Kraft, 91, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Maryville. He was born December 22, 1933, in Cavalier, ND, to Mabel and Morris Kraft. He attended college at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. On February 15, 1971, he married Rose Doll, in Bismarck, ND. They made their home in
Jonathan Lynn Gladman, 54, Clearmont, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born on April 1, 1970, in Fairfax, to Melvin Lynn and Sandra S. Carroll Gladman. He graduated from Mound City R-II High School. Mr. Gladman was the dispatcher for American Recycling and Sanitation for over 25 years. Mr. Gladman’s body has been cremated
Rita Marie Schieber, 91, died Friday December 20, 2024, at Maryville Living Center, Maryville. She was born December 17, 1933, in Clyde, to John and Nora Abels Zirfas. She graduated from Jefferson High School and then worked at the Printery House. On May 4, 1957, she married John Gerald “Jerry” Schieber at Conception Abbey Basilica.
William “Bill” Jewell Hollingsworth Jr., 94, died Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born July 30, 1930, in St. Joseph to William Jewell Sr. and Mary Costin Hollingsworth. He was a graduate of Benton High School. He was a long-time resident of Maryville. Mr. Hollingsworth honorably served in the United States Army before embarking on
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. Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes
