Irma Delaine Collins, 88, Maryville, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at her home. She was born December 14, 1934, in Bethany, to Forrest Wayne and Bonna Taggart Fordyce. She was a graduate of South Harrison High School, Bethany and received her masters degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On February 14, 1954,
Martin Junior Farnan Martin, 56, died Tuesday, March 9, 2023, in Clearmont. He was born December 5, 1966, to Mark and Kathryn Farnan in Maryville. Mr. Farnan drove a school bus for 39 years and worked as the head custodian for Maryville Middle School for seven years. He was pastor at Sheridan Methodist, Hopkins Methodist,
Teresa J. Schwebach Jensen, 91, Stanberry, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at a Stanberry nursing home. She was born December 27, 1931, to Mathew Joseph and Mary Barbara Kerns Schwebach. On January 16, 1952, she married Martin T. Jensen in Conception. He preceded her in death January 14, 2009. Mrs. Jensen was a supervisor at
By Morgan Guyer Head Coach Tim Jermain fought back tears as he began to talk about the four seniors on the Platte Valley Boys Basketball Team in an interview room outside of the Hammons Student Center in Springfield on March 10. The team had just defeated Glasgow 81 – 45 to capture the Class 1
There will be a Prom Expo from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, March 18 at Rose Hill Acres Event Center, 105 South Main, Maryville. Cinderella’s Closet is offering prom dresses for a suggested donation of $25 for most. All sizes are available. Funds from the dress purchases will go to help Maryville High School
The Nodaway County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day dinner with the social hour beginning at 5 pm, Saturday, March 18 at the Community Building, 112 West Main Street, Burlington Jct. The keynote speaker will be US Congressman Sam Graves. To RSVP, call 816.351.1161 or nodawayrepublicancom@gmail.com.
The annual DARE Auction and Dinner fundraiser will open its doors at 6 pm, with dinner starting at 6:30 pm, Saturday, March 18 at the Maryville Community Center. Adults are $10; students are $5 and ages five and under are free. The all-you-can-eat dinner features pulled pork by 102 BBQ, KFC coleslaw, cheesy potatoes and
By Morgan Guyer The last four years of Platte Valley Girls Basketball has been nothing short of dominant. It includes four trips to the final four in Springfield, two state championships, a second place finish and now a third place finish, as well as an overall record of 116 – 9 over that time span.
Grab a copy of our print exclusive Spring Sports Preview! Copies Available Each Week at Our Office and at: MFA Breaktime, Casey’s East, Casey’s North, Casey’s South, Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Gas, City Star, Maryville.
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a benefit freewill donation fish fry from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, March 17 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, 333 South Davis, Maryville. The menu is breaded whitefish fillets, baked beans, cheesy potatoes, dessert and drink. The drive-through option will not include the dessert or drink. Proceeds will
