Month: November

Salvation Army needs bell ringers

Bell ringers are needed for the Salvation red kettle drive which will provide funds for Nodaway County, said Cathy Rybolt, special projects coordinator for Community Services, Inc. and Salvation Army representative. It is proven more money is raised when there are people present ringing the bells. Bring the children, friends, groups or just yourself to

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Bearcat football loses to Pitt State in Kansas City

By Morgan Guyer Turnovers were the story of the game November 15 at Children’s Mercy Park, as the Bearcats dropped their second game of the season 14-27 against Pittsburg State. After scoring on the first drive of the game, Northwest struggled to continue that momentum for the rest of the half, as they were unable

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Skidmore hosts food pantry

The Skidmore Food Pantry is scheduled earlier this month from 4 to 5:30 pm, Friday, November 21 at Newton Hall. For Nodaway-Holt school district residents. Senior boxes are available for pick up.

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Memory Café is for caregivers

The Memory Café for caregivers of loved ones with memory loss will be 10 to 11:15 am, Friday, November 21 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main, Maryville. Reservations are not necessary but more information can be obtained by calling 816.676.8706.

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Clearmont council hears from state auditor

The Clearmont City Council met October 21 where it was reported the city received a letter from the state auditor verifying they received the requested addendum regarding traffic fines for 2024/25. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved, as well as payment of bills, with the exception of the Metron bill, verification will be

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Allen resigns from Hopkins City Council

At the November 3 Hopkins City Council meeting, a resignation letter as of October 30 from Alderman Bryson Allen was read and approved. The remaining aldermen were asked to recommend residents to complete Allen’s term which ends with the 2027 election. Expenses were presented and discussion was held on taking amounts of the payments from

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Charlene McIntosh

Charlene H. McIntosh, 76, Maryville, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville. She was born August 19, 1949, in Cameron, to Charles H. and Darlene Winslow McIntosh. She grew up in Hamilton, graduating from Penney High School with the class of 1967. In 1970 she earned a BA in art education

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Irene Pankau

Irene Darlene Pankau, 89, died Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born April 18, 1936, to Leona May (Christy) and Elmer McKinley England in Clearfield, IA. She married Max L. Pankau, sharing 53 years before his passing November 11, 2010. They resided in Tucson, AZ for 11 years before moving to Maryville, Mrs. Pankau worked

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MMS Principals pay homage to 2025 Word of the Year

Maryville Middle School Assistant Principal Erin Hageman and Principal Kate Lydon delighted the middle school students at the October 31 all-school assembly with the newest catch phrase and dictionary.com’s 2025 word of the year “Six-Seven.” For the older crowd, “six-seven” doesn’t seem to have a meaning except for wild exclamations from preteens and teens with the

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Small Biz Saturday announces new Scarecrow Hunt

On November 29, the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Scarecrow Hunt as a fun activity for Small Biz Saturday shoppers. Participants will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Chamber Buck gift card. On Small Biz Saturday, 12 participating Chamber members will hide a small scarecrow hidden in their business.

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