Month: June

The Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County held a home dedication for Hilary Steinman and her children, Harper and Maddox, June 21, as they became the 15th partner family.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7.

The Burlington Jct. City Council met in open and closed sessions June 12, and approved the FY 25 budget. It was approved at $545,800, which is $34,500 higher than FY 2024 due to inflation. The next sewer increase is set for July 1 for a total of $5 each hook up. City Manager Jo Anna

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The City of Maryville is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mozingo Lake Recreation Park with an Independence Day celebration Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. On July 4, there is an All Day Hole-In-One Contest at the Sechrest 18 Golf Course. Saturday, July 5 events start off at 8 am with the Optimist Club

The Nodaway Valley Thunder youth wrestling coaching staff of Dallas Barrett, Ryan Kinsella and Trey Gaudet held their first camp from June 23-25 in Burlington Jct.

The Barnard Historical Society announced the Depot Museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm, Sunday, June 29. Appointments can be made to tour the museum at different times by calling Mike Walker at 816.262.4814.

Members of the Northwest Missouri State Football coaching staff and players put on an individual camp on June 22 at Bearcat Stadium. Campers received testing, individual instruction for all positions, including specialists and competed for all positions. Another individual camp will take place on July 27.

Summer hits its stride with fun July activities in Nodaway County. Events submitted to the Nodaway News Leader can be found in our print exclusive article on Pages 1 & 14 of this week’s paper.

The 20th Annual Heart of America Tractor Cruise will be Saturday, June 28. It will start at the Nodaway County Community Building at the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport, 25669 Hawk Road, Maryville with a Friday evening supper and registration from 5 to 8 pm, June 27. Registration will continue 6 to 8 am, Saturday, June