The Nodaway News Leader is accepting submissions of poetry from youth in celebration of National Poetry Month in April. Original poems written by children who are in kindergarten through high school can vie for a $25 first place prize, plus the opportunity to have their work published in the Nodaway News Leader. All types of poetry will be
North Nodaway Junior Morgan Pope has been elected the district FBLA president. She will oversee 26 schools’ FBLA by running district meetings and plan competitions. Pope has served as NN FBLA president and District 1 secretary. She decided to run for the position to enhance her leadership skills. She said FBLA is a great way
The American Legion Fourth District meeting will be at 1:30 pm, Sunday, March 12, which is the first day of 2023 daylight savings time. The event including a meal and the four chaplains ceremony will be held at the Leon A. Robbins Memorial Post 318, 11 Main Street, Parkville.
The Optimist Club of Maryville’s Annual Oratorical Contest had seven youth competing March 2 at the First Christian Church. With the topic, “Discovering the Optimism within Me,” over 30 contestants vied for the top spots. With a memorized delivery of a speech between 4-5 minutes long, all the students excelled. First place was Shuv Goswami, far right;
By Kay Wilson A relatively new business concept, Sunrise Dispensary, located on Maryville’s south side, has seen growth in client counts astronomically since adult-use marijuana became legal just a month ago. Sunrise opened its doors, located at 2316 South Main, just a year ago with medical marijuana offered to customers who received doctors orders. Now,
Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns and Scott Walk, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes
The Elmo Fish Fry will serve from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, March 11 at the Elmo Community Building. The menu is fried fish, chicken, potatoes, salads and drink. There is indoor seating and carryout is available. Cost is $12 for ages 12 and up; $5 for children, age 11 and under. Funds raised go
The Nodaway County Historical Society Museum is holding its second Saturday Coffee from 9 to 11 am, Saturday, March 11. The museum is located at 110 North Walnut, Maryville.
For over 40 years the Albrecht Kemper Museum Art, St. Joseph, has been showcasing the talent of high school artists in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. Entry into the Regional High School Exhibition is by invitation only and extends to high schoolers in Northwest Missouri, Northeast Kansas, Kansas City and in the surrounding areas. This
By Morgan Guyer The Maryville Spoofhound Boys Basketball team saw their season come to an end at Benton High School in St. Joseph on March 3, losing to Lafayette 46 – 51. The game was everything a spectator would want from a district final that didn’t disappoint. The Spoofhounds started the game well, taking a
