Month: June

Elmo’s 4th celebrates 75 years

The Elmo 4th of July Celebration sees its 75th year and will be on Saturday, June 28. The schedule starts at 7 am with a 5K run/walk; 7 to 9 am is the freewill donation pancake breakfast at the Elmo Park shelter; 8 am is the Side-by-Side Drive with $25 for the driver, $10 for

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NEN hosts all-school reunion

The Northeast Nodaway R-V all-school reunion will open the south doors of the Ravenwood High School gym at 4 pm, Saturday, June 28; 6 pm will be the dinner, speaker and special recognitions.

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Sharks heading towards end of season

The Maryville Sharks Swim Team held their second to last home meet of the season on June 18 against Clarinda, Shenandoah and Hamburg. Maryville came away with the team victory, scoring 826 points. The team will have their last home meet on June 25 against Savannah.

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Join MDC for a native plant workshop June 28

Learn how to turn any outdoor space into a native plant paradise that saves water, supports pollinators and looks beautiful. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering Bloom Where You’re Planted, a free workshop on native plants from 1 to 4 pm, Saturday, June 28, at MDC’s Northwest Regional Office. Purposeful plantings and wise

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Mozingo board discusses potential projects

The Mozingo Advisory Board held a meeting on June 16 and received updates on future projects. Park Director Jordyn Greenhaw gave the updates, starting with discussion over the rebuild of bunkers on Sechrest 18 at the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park Golf Course. Bunkers typically last around 15-20 years before needing to be redone, and the

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Stephanie Ann Rucker

Stephanie Ann Rucker, Hopkins, 60, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. Services are pending at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville.

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Gary Mather

Gary Mather, 80, Burlington Jct, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his home. He was born February 27, 1945, to Virgil and June Powell Mather in Maryville. On January 1, 1966, he married Tammy Wilson in Las Vegas, NV. Mr. Mather enjoyed farming, but had worked for Wilsons in Clarinda, Excel Beef Plant and Eveready

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William Goracke

William “Billy or Bill” Wesley Goracke, 63, Maryville, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. He was born July 14, 1961 to George Wesley Goracke and Geraldine Mayberry in Leavenworth, KS. He was a dedicated concrete finisher and a proud member of the Cement Masons’ Local 518 and also Greater Kansas City Laborers. Mr.

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