Health department ends 2022, begins 2023

Nodaway County Health Department Tom Patterson presented his 2023 budget message at the January 25 board meeting. “Actual revenues increased approximately 18 percent between 2021 and 2022, from $568,514 to $670,350. Projected revenues for 2023 are $636,386. “Variations between years are due to fluctuations in federal and state contract dollars, amount of services provided and

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Downtown Maryville looks forward to 2023

The governing board of the Downtown Maryville organization met recently to outline their goals for 2023. At this time, Downtown Maryville is working on the Art, Rhythm and Brews (ARB) event, which will take place Friday, May 19. Executive Director DeAnn Davison said the committee is searching for artists to either display their work or

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MCCA hosts annual luncheon

Maryville Citizens for Community Action held the annual luncheon, January 31, to gather service clubs and organization representatives to allow each to talk about their needs and goals for the year. Executive Director Lynette Harbin of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County encouraged attendees to act as “Big Brothers” or “Big Sisters.” She currently

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Planter Clinic open to NW MO farmers

A workshop sponsored by Cropwise Consulting and Milne Dinsdale Seed called “Focus on the Furrow” planter clinic will be from 5 to 8 pm, Thursday, February 9 at Milne Dinsdale Seed, Maryville. Attendees will have access to specialists in plantar technology, fertility and the use of microbes. Registration is free by calling 816.351.4420. Dinner is

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Leadership Maryville 2023 class begins

The first session of the 36th Leadership Maryville was held January 27 at the Bank Midwest meeting room. The classmates are front: Amanda Brown, Mozingo Events Center; Stian Bjotveit, Maryville Public Library; Bailey Christensen, Mosaic; Lauren Adams, Northwest Missouri State; Jim Dropinski, Kawasaki; back: Dr Logan Lightfoot, Maryville R-II; Annie Arvidson, Maryville Public Library; Tanner

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Local man receives state, national agricultural honors

By Morgan Guyer Joseph Frueh’s background in agriculture and the small rural community he grew up in helped him become who he is today. It helped him graduate Northwest with a degree in agricultural education. It helped him in his leadership positions in the Nodaway County Farm Bureau and the Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association. Finally,

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WN Food Pantry announces February hours

The West Nodaway Food Pantry will be 4 to 6 pm, Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the First Christian Church, corner of Third and Ballad Streets, Burlington Jct. The food drop is at 4:30 pm, Wednesdays, February 8, 15 and 22. Numbers are given out and it is first come, first served

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Geography with Goudge

ESPN Top 300 Football Recruits, 2023 February 1st was National Signing Day. Few events garner as much media attention in the life of a young person (high school senior) than Signing Day.  This small sample, of the top 300 high school football recruits according to ESPN, highlights the ‘Pigskin Cult’.  This region from Texas to Georgia

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Cooper Loe signs with Bearcats

Maryville Senior Cooper Loe opted to stay in Maryville and continue his education and football career at Northwest Missouri State after signing with friends and family at Maryville High School on February 1.

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Lions host luncheon

The Pickering Lions are hosting a soup, salad and sandwich luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm, Sunday, February 5 at the Pickering Community Building. The freewill donation lunch will also have drinks and dessert. The proceeds will go to Lions Clubs scholarships.

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