Month: February

Maryville council approves Mozingo items

Several items related to Mozingo Lake Recreation Park were approved at the Maryville City Council meeting on January 27. The council accepted a control from Dexter Pump Service, Blue Springs, for replacement of an irrigation pump and motor at Mozingo Lake Golf Course. The two irrigation pumps have remained in service for 30 years, and

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Hopkins get $524,646 for fire truck

It was recently announced by the Northwest Missouri Regional Council (NWReCOG), who facilitated the grant, that the City of Hopkins was awarded a community facilities grant for their Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new fire truck. The town will receive $524,646 in CDBG funds. NWReCOG submitted 13 projects for grant funding of the 115

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Rickabaugh appointed as NRCC director

Maryville officials announced the appointment of Jessica Rickabaugh as director of the Northwest Regional Communications Center (NRCC). Rickabaugh, who has served the City of Maryville since May 2011, brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to public safety to her new role. She earned a bachelor’s degree in emergency and disaster management, with a minor

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10 Squared Women donate to PAT

On January 24, 10 Squared Women of Nodaway County gave $10,900 to the Parents as Teachers program. Laura Tobin, director of Maryville Early Childhood Center, Amanda Twaddle, 10 Squared Women representative, and Erin Pohren, PAT instructor, were at the presentation at Eugene Field Elementary School. The money will be used to help families by increasing

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VFW to meet

VFW Post 442 will meet at 4:30 pm, Wednesday, February 5 at the National Guard Armory.

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Geography with Goudge

ESPN Top 300 Football Recruits, 2025 February 5th will be National Signing Day. Few events garner as much media attention in the life of a young person (high school senior) than Signing Day.  This small sample, of the top 300 high school football recruits according to ESPN, highlights the ‘Pigskin Cult’.  This region from Texas

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Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County announces 15th partner family

Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County has announced its partnership with Hilary Steinman to take ownership of its next home this year in Maryville. Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County’s Executive Board surprised Steinman with the news January 10 at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, where she has been employed as a custodian for

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NEN After-Prom hosts baked potato bar

The Northeast Nodaway After-Prom Parents is holding a freewill donation baked potato bar from 4:30 to 6 pm, Tuesday, February 4 in the old gym. It is the same night as the NEN basketball game against Union Star. The menu is baked potatoes, all the fixings and a drink.

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Say You Saw It in the NNL: Shrimp dish can be a family staple

By MaryFran Stransky In her 2010 book Cooking Around the Country with Kids, Amy Houts introduced a simple and flavorful Southwest-inspired shrimp and pasta recipe. She shared this recipe in our County Cooks section of the NNL. Over the years, this dish has earned its place as a go-to favorite for its ease and versatility.

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Scott Koelliker named Maryville‘s Mosaic president

Scott Koelliker, RN, MSA, who has served as interim president of Mosaic Medical Center — Maryville (MMC – M) since October, has been officially appointed president of MMC – M. Koelliker has been a stable influence at MMC – M and a strong recruiter of top talent, further enhancing Mosaic’s ability to provide the best

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