September 7 saw the First Christian Church, Maryville, take another step toward reaching the first level of the Disciples of Christ Green Chalice program. Many hands make light work. Coordinator Deena Poynter asked community members from groups who utilize the church for meetings and practices to pitch in.
The Maryville City Council met September 8 and approved two amendments for the Maryville/Northwest Stormwater Improvement project. On December 23, 2024, the city accepted a construction bid from VF Anderson Builders, Harrisonville. Amendment number one formalizes a balanced cost-sharing agreement between the city and Northwest Missouri State University. A change order number two was approved
The Maryville Girls Golf Squad competed in their first tournament of the season September 4, taking second as a team at Moila Country Club in St. Joseph.
A new smartphone application is available to the Northwest Missouri State University community to help students, employees and campus visitors become better prepared when a crisis arises. The free app, “HazAdapt,” provides step-by-step safety instructions for more than 60 different hazards, including cases of severe weather, fire, assault or an active shooter, among other threats.
Corn hole play was popular as well as an organized tourney. Michelle Yetter and her children, Caden and Cassie enjoyed a family match during the festival at the 2025 Guilford Fun Day, September 6.
The Power of Prayer walk will begin at 1:30 pm, Sunday, September 14 at 703 College Avenue, Maryville. It is to unite in prayer for Northwest Missouri State University students, faculty and staff that they may be filled with God’s grace and goodness this school year.
The Parnell United Methodist Church will host a fish and chicken fry from 11 am to 1:30 pm, Sunday, September 14. There will be white pollock fish, deep fried chicken, baked potatoes, cole slaw, baked beans, corn, green beans, hot rolls, desserts and drink. It is a freewill offering. The church basement is handicapped accessible.
By Morgan Guyer The Bearcat Football team will get their first chance to play in front of the home faithful, hosting Texas A&M-Kingsville September 13. The Bearcats captured the first win of the Head Coach John McMenamin era, dominating Washburn 34-7 September 6. Northwest used a balanced attack on offense, throwing for 249 yards, and
Big Brothers Big Sisters is holding the Glow Foam for Kid’s Sake 5K and two mile fun run and walk with registration at 6:30 pm, race starting at 7 pm, Saturday, September 13 at the Mosiac Medical Center parking lot. Additional parking is available at Marshalls. Register at glowforkidssake.org. Cost is adults, $25; children ages seven
The Elmo Fish and Chicken Fry will be from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, September 13 at the new Elmo Community Building in the Elmo Park. The menu is fried pollock, fried chicken, potato wedges, mac and cheese and salads. Cost is $13 for ages 12 and up; $6 for children 11 and under. Soft
