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
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
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.
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
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;
The Burlington Jct. Alumni Association will be holding the alumni banquet on Saturday, April 30 at the Burlington Jct. Community Building / Legion Hall. The alums will begin gathering at 11 am with the meal at noon. The association will be celebrating its 81st anniversary and honoring the classes of 1960, 1955, 1950, 1947, 1946
Derby Day at the Museum will be held from 2 to 4 pm, Saturday, April 30 at the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum, 110 North Walnut, Maryville. Nodaway County’s equestrian history and its Kentucky Derby winner, Elwood, will be highlighted. Visitors may tour exhibits, watch past Derby recordings, enjoy charcuterie platters and sample beers, ID
The Pickering Lions Club will host a “all you can eat” breakfast from 7 am to 1 pm, Saturday, April 30 at the Pickering Community Building. The freewill donation breakfast features biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, eggs, coffee, tea, milk or juice. Proceeds will go to support the North Nodaway R-VI scholarship fund.
Area school greenhouses are opening the doors to the public for flower and vegetable plant sales. Money from the sale of plants goes to benefit the school’s agriculture departments. Here is information on some of the greenhouses. Jefferson’s greenhouse is currently open for sales. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday; 9 am
