The sounds of jazz music will fill the Northwest Missouri State University campus during the Department of Fine and Performing Arts’ annual Northwest Jazz Festival, Friday, February 21 which will feature the Doug Talley Quartet. All of the performances are free and open to the public. The festival will host more than 20 middle school
Theatre Northwest is sinking its teeth into the world of Dracula when it stages its next production this month. The play, “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” is a 90-minute, high-energy spoof loosely based on the classic vampire tale. Premiering off Broadway in 2023 to rave reviews, the 90-minute reimagining of the gothic classic is perfect
The Maryville City Council met February 10 and approved an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between Nodaway County Emergency Services Board (NCESB) and City of Maryville for the provision of emergency and non-emergency dispatch services and administrative support. The agreement ensures that NCESB revenues are exclusively dedicated to dispatch services, with the city responsible for financial management,
By Kathryn Rice The Martin-Pedersen Armory was dedicated 70 years ago on February 6, 1955, with former President Harry S. Truman officiating the ceremony. The armory, now Northwest Missouri State University’s Jon T. Rickman Electronic Campus Support Center, was named for Captain Harold R. Martin and Master Sgt. Cleo H. Pedersen both National Guard artillery,
Due to weather conditions and for the safety of its students and employees, the Northwest Missouri State University campus in Maryville is closing Wednesday and Thursday. Online classes will continue without interruption. For on-ground courses, students should check their University email accounts and Canvas for communication about coursework and other assignments. All other University activities
Bearcat Women’s Basketball Roster, 2024-2025 Now that the football season has come to an end with the completion of the Super Bowl, we can devote our attention to college basketball. Northwest Missouri State Women’s Basketball is currently sitting (as of Feb 12th) eleventh place in the MIAA, sporting an overall 11-12 record and 4-9 conference
On February 8, the Hilsabeck family and friends conducted the eighth annual Baylee’s Blessing and presented the bounty to the New Nodaway Humane Society Animal Shelter. The shelter received 390 items and $4,814 in donations from 33 participants. The group conducts the fundraiser to coincide with the late Baylee Hilsabeck’s February 9 birthday.
The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, will have Storytime for children from birth to age five with their caregivers at 9:45 am and Lego® Club for ages prekindergarten through sixth grade at 5:30 pm, both on Tuesday, February 18. Registration is required for the Lego® Club.
Community leaders from Northwest Missouri gathered February 4 and 5 in Jefferson City to educate statewide legislators on Northwest Missouri and discuss the region’s legislative priorities, as they have done for more than 20 years as a part of Great Northwest Day at the Capitol. The event includes representatives from 19 counties. The group is
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...EXTREME COLD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low
