Byland James, 75, Ravenwood, died Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home in Ravenwood. He was born April 21, 1950, to W. Alton and Ellen J. James on the family farm south of Grant City. On June 29, 1969, he married Peggy Lea Graham in Stanberry. She preceded him in death in 2016. Mr. James
Donald Quinton Beggs, 76, Kansas City, formerly of Maryville, died Monday, May 13, 2025. He was born May 18, 1948, to Quinton and Wanda Beggs in Maryville. He grew up in Maryville, attending Horace Mann School and graduating from Maryville High School in 1966. Mr. Beggs served in the US Air Force. Following his military
The City of Maryville leadership announced the appointment of Interim City Manager Ryan Heiland to the role of city manager, following more than 13 years of dedicated service to the community. The Maryville City Council voted unanimously in executive session on June 9, to remove the “interim” title and extend an official contract to Heiland.
Skidmore hosts Second Saturday The Skidmore Second Saturday from 8 am to noon, Saturday, June 14 at Newton Hall will feature vendors and their wares. A bake sale will also take place at the Skidmore Depot Museum at the same time, allowing attendees to take a peak at Skidmore’s history. Exit 92 BBQ will be
The Maryville Sharks Swim team faced off against East Atchison, Red Oak and St. Joseph on June 4 in Maryville and came away with the team win.
Chapter KP PEO will host a spring yard sale from 4 to 6 pm, Friday, June 13 and 7 am to noon, Saturday, June 14 at 811 South Alco, Maryville. Proceeds go to fund educational opportunities for women.
Each night of the 2025 Nodaway County Fair, July 10-12, will have a different entertainer for fairgoers to enjoy. Starting on Thursday, July 10, Master Magician Keith Leff will be at the fair to put on a show. Leff has over 25 years of experience of performing for audiences. He has received first place for
At the June 2 Hopkins City Council meeting, discussion was held on the 2012 ordinance on restrictions on truck and trailer parking in Hopkins. The discussion started on whether or not the ordinance found was the correct one. Apparently, the signed ordinances were kept in the city hall safe. The safe was locked and the
The Fourth Grade Health Challenge, sponsored by Mosaic Health Center – Maryville was completed by three Nodaway County schools. Jefferson, Northeast Nodaway and West Nodaway achieved the award which is earned if a majority of the students are engaged and successfully complete their weekly challenge throughout the eight weeks. The school is directed to use
Students from St. Gregory’s School presented the Maryville Rotary Club with 135 pairs of shoes equaling $3,000 worth. Mark Kempf, Maryville Rotarian, far left on the back row, was instrumental in raising the funds by baking cinnamon rolls three Sundays for the students to sell after Sunday mass. Those students making the delivery of the
