Month: September

Spoofhounds fall to Blair Oaks in home opener

The Maryville Spoofhound Football Team lost 14-42 to Blair Oaks on August 29 at the Hound Pound to start the season. Maryville kept it close early, and had the game tied 14-14 in the third quarter before the Falcons pulled away. The Spoofhounds will have three straight games on the road against Pleasant Hill, Chillicothe

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Library holds used book sale, storytime

The week’s events at the Maryville Public Library include the used book sale running 10 am to 5:30 pm, Friday, September 5; 10 am to 2:30 pm, Saturday, September 6 with $5 per bag day; and 10 am to 5:30 pm, Monday, September 8 with free leftovers. It is in the library basement. Storytime will

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The following is the compilation of many Nodaway Countians who exhibited at the Missouri State Fair.

  FFA Teams West Nodaway FFA, Burlington Jct.: Four hot peppers / other peppers, gold; red clover 1 quart (previous or current year’s crop), gold; 1 head of cabbage, pink. South Nodaway FFA, Barnard: Small indoor metal projects (small sign, metal art, horseshoe art, wall décor), gold. Northeast Nodaway FFA, Ravenwood: Red clover 1 bundle (current year’s crop),

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Northwest to honor lives lost with annual 9/11 stair climb event

Northwest Missouri State University is commemorating lives lost during the events that transpired on 9/11 with its annual stair climb. The stair climb will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at Bearcat Stadium. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees must sign a waiver to participate in

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Maryville City Council swears in newest member

Erin Allen took the oath of office to take her place on the Maryville City Council August 25. The Meyer Auto Center Car Show was approved to take place from 8 am to 3 pm, Saturday, August 30. This includes closure of the 200 block of North Market, excluding intersections. A request from St. Gregory

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Northwest sets priorities for 2025-26 geared toward growth, sustainability

Northwest Missouri State University employees convened August 20 to celebrate the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year with a focus on strategy and agility amid a transformational period for the institution that includes significant changes to the campus landscape and its operations. In his annual address to the faculty and staff, Northwest President Dr. Lance

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County youth win big at the 2025 state fair

The Reserve Grand Champion Junior Lamb Carcass was exhibited by Joshua Bax, Maryville. Joshua, the 11 year-old son of Matt and Sara Bax, is a member of the NE Bluejays 4-H Club. Joshua sold his lamb carcass in the Missouri State Fair Best of Missouri Awards and Sale.

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Northwest hosting farmers, ag experts for ‘Innovation Showcase’

Farmers throughout the region are invited to join Northwest Missouri State University and its School of Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with BioSTL for its 2025 AgTech Innovation Showcase to connect farmers and innovators in the ag industry. The program is 9 am to 3 pm, Thursday, September 4, at Northwest’s Agricultural Learning Center, located at

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