Maryville’s new public works director to begin March 31

The City of Maryville leadership announced the hiring of Matthew Smith as public works director. Smith is currently the street superintendent for the City of Ogallala, NE, and has 20 years of experience working in local government. Prior to Ogallala, Smith spent over a decade working for the City of North Platte, NE, as an

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Maryville Chamber to host Candidate Forum

The Maryville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Maryville Forum, Nodaway News Leader, KXCV-KRNW, that is Bearcat public media, KVVL and Nodaway County Economic Development, is hosting a Candidate Forum. This event will be held at 7 pm, Tuesday, March 29 at the Maryville Community Center. The forum will involve candidates for Maryville City Council and Maryville

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Museum presents Sisson program

The Nodaway County Historical Society Museum will present a program on Nathaniel Sisson at 2 pm, Sunday, March 27. Retired Distinguished Professor of History Thomas Carneal will present the program.

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Mires family to gather

The Mires Family Reunion will be Sunday, March 27 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, Maryville. A carry-in basket dinner will be at 12:30 pm. Drinks and table service will be provided. The Trimbles are hosts.

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Mires family to gather

The Mires Family Reunion will be Sunday, March 27 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, Maryville. A carry-in basket dinner will be at 12:30 pm. Drinks and table service will be provided. The Trimbles are hosts.

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SCB hosts Newton Hall dinner

Skidmore Community Betterment will have a dinner from 11 am to 1 pm, Sunday, March 27 at Newton Hall, Skidmore. Dinner will be ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert for $10 a plate. Funds raised will be for new tables. To reserve carryout dinners, call 660.928.3366.

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Community breakfast served in Ravenwood

A community breakfast will be served from 8 am to noon, Sunday, March 27 at the Ravenwood Community Center. The all you can eat breakfast features eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy. Cost is $8, adults, $6, children and proceeds will go to the NEN student council.

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County schools learn about local government

The annual County Government Day on March 22 brought eighth graders from Maryville Middle School, West Nodaway, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, Jefferson, South Nodaway and St. Gregory to the Nodaway County Courthouse and administration center to learn about county government. In the courtroom, 4th District Associate Circuit Judge Robert Rice polls MMS students. Information was

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Use at-home COVID-19 tests properly to avoid potential harm

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people there is a potential for harm if FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests are not used according to the manufacturer’s test instructions. The FDA is also reminding people to keep the tests out of reach from children and pets. FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests have become

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County distributes more ARPA dollars

Two healthcare entities from the county received assistance from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the allocations received by Nodaway County. The North Star Advocacy Center, Maryville, represented by Meghan Kosmann and Linda Mattson, were granted $12,457 for several improvements to the facility including garage doors, front door upgrade as well as internet telephones

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