The Tri-C area of Conception Jct., Clyde and Conception turned out for the September 7 Lollipop parade which was followed by the Parish Carnival held on the Conception Abbey grounds. With perfect temperatures for the day, 4-H members wait for the parade and activities to begin.
NFL Player Origins Per Capita, 2025 “The National Football League (NFL) season is now underway for 2025. Which region of the country produces the highest quality football players? The ‘Southern Slant’ is very evident in this week’s professional football players map. This per capita map is based on where the current active roster players went
Platte Valley moved to 2-2 on the season after beating Northeast Nodaway 10-8 in Ravenwood September 9. Sophomore Jocelyn Bottorf pitched the full game for Platte Valley, and got the vital three outs in the final inning to seal the win.
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.
