VFW to meet
VFW Post 442 will meet at 4 pm, Wednesday, May 4 at the Maryville Treatment Center training facility. For directions or information, contact Jeremy at 573.418.1671.
April 28, 2022
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. Commissioner Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission
Platte Valley continues to roll with victories
By Morgan Guyer Platte Valley moved to 11-1 on the season after beating North Nodaway 11-1 on April 25. The winless North Nodaway Mustangs were holding strong against Platte Valley as the fourth inning rolled around. That’s when Platte Valley flexed its muscles, scoring five runs to take an
Rescue squads receive funding for life-saving equipment
The Nodaway County Commission awarded $74,818.30 of American Rescue Plan Act monies to the rescue squads of the county. The monies will purchase five LUCAS devices for each of the squads in Pickering, Tri-C, Ravenwood, Skidmore and Maryville. West Nodaway Rescue Squad already has one because of the efforts of a past fundraiser. The device,
Food Pantry available in WN school district
The West Nodaway Food Pantry is open to people living in the West Nodaway school district from 4 to 6 pm, Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at the First Christian Church, Third and Ballard, Burlington Jct. There is also a food drop at 5 pm, Wednesdays, May 11 and 25. There are
Interstate 229 closure north of St. Joseph Avenue extended Additional portion of I-229 to close May 10 – 12
The closure of Interstate 229 for a bridge rehabilitation project has been extended as follows: Now through May 9: CLOSED from U.S. Route 59 (St. Joseph Avenue) to Highland Avenue, mile marker 6.4 – 7.4 May 10 – 12: CLOSED from U.S. Route 36 to Highland Avenue, including all ramps between these two points, mile
NEN Bluejays skunk East Atchison
By Morgan Guyer Northeast Nodaway moved to 11-0 on the season after defeating East Atchison 5-0 on April 23. The game took place after the commemoration of the school’s new track and baseball field. Junior Dylan McIntyre led the way for the Bluejays, pitching a complete game with nine strikeouts and the shutout. It was
North Star Advocacy starts SODA
A new support group, Survivors of Domestic Abuse (SODA), will begin at 6 pm, Monday, May 2 at the North Star Advocacy Center, 1220 East Second, Maryville. SODA is for anyone of any gender who has experienced domestic violence. The support group will continue meeting the first and third Mondays of the month.
Gary’s Barbershop to celebrate 50 years
By Kathryn Rice Gary Greeley of Gary’s Barbershop, 216 West Fourth Street, Maryville, is ready to celebrate his 50th year in business on Sunday, May 1. Starting in 1972, Gary’s Barbershop has been in two other locations, 219 North Main and on West Third Street. Greeley was born on a farm near Elmo. He was
Maryville council approves streets project
The Maryville City Council approved a contract for the 2022 Asphalt Mill and Overlay Project during its April 25 meeting. The contract is with Keller Construction Company, St. Joseph, in an amount not to exceed $369,530. The project includes the following street segments: South Charles from 1st to Thompson; North Market from 1st to 7th;
