William Ray Espey, 92, Warrensburg, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born November 21, 1930 to Chester Harrison Espey and Edna May Gray Espey in Nodaway County. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Durward and Bob, and sisters, Mina and Beverly, in addition to an infant brother and infant sister, and
Gordon B Garrett, 90, Maryville, died on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Nodaway Nursing Home. Mr. Garrett was born on September 29, 1933, in College Springs, IA, to Wayne and Wilda Willsie Garrett. He was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and attended Northwest Missouri State College. He served in the United States Army
Shelby Lager has farmed all his life in newly designated #Agri-Ready Nodaway County near Maryville. He is excited to share his love of agriculture with his wife, Tannah, and his son Hesston who may grow up to be the fourth generation of the family to farm in Nodaway County. Alongside his family, Shelby farms row
Bearcat sophomore running back Jay Harris rushed for 274 yards and four touchdowns in leading the Northwest Missouri State University football team to a 34-21 victory over the. University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos at Bearcat Stadium. Harris tied for the fifth-highest single game rushing total in program history as he carried the ball 22 times
There will be a fish fry from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, October 14 at the Elmo Community Building. There will be fried fish, chicken, potatoes, salads and drink. There is indoor seating or carryout. Cost is $13 for ages 12 and up; $6 for 11 and under. Money raised goes to community service projects.
DAR will meet at 10 am, Saturday, October 14 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville.
The Lord’s Acre bake and craft sale will be 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday, October 14 at the Burlington Jct. United Methodist Church. There will be baked goods, canned goods, candy, jellies, crafts and more.
The Nodaway News Leader has been busy catching the county’s students hard-at-work in the classroom. See who has been caught being educated this week on Page 3 of the NNL in our print exclusive ‘Walk the Halls’ feature.
The Maryville Spoofhound Girls Golf team finished in second place as a team shooting 327, and had all five golfers finish in the top nine. The five golfers will compete at the State Tournament in Joplin on October 16-17.
The Rolla Dicks American Legion Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7pm, Friday, October 13 at the American Legion Building in Burlington Jct. The menu is spaghetti, salad, garlic break, dessert and drink. Curbside and carryout are available. For curbside, call ahead at 660.254.3544. Adults are $10; children, five and under are
