Zhao places first in math contest

Maryville High School freshman Raymond Zhao continues to challenge himself mathematically. He recently earned first place in the ninth grade MathLeague.org contest which will allow him to compete at the state level in Columbia on April 23. If he qualifies, he will then move on to a national competition in May. He has competed in

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Elmo Betterment Corporation receives grant for community building

The FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation recently granted $15,000 to the Elmo Betterment Corporation to assist with the construction of a community building at the Elmo Park. The building will provide a climate-controlled, handicap-accessible space for the community which hosts regular fish fries and a Fourth of July celebration where it will be

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Donna Holt is the 2022 Spirit of St. Francis award recipient

The Spirit of St. Francis Award embodies the five values of the hospital’s founding sisters: compassion, respect, stewardship, community and excellence. Recently, at the 2022 St. Francis Gala, the St. Francis Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors was honored to present their fourth annual award to Donna Holt. Many years ago, when Holt’s daughter was in

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Dazzlers earn honors at state

The Maryville High Dazzlers came home from the Missouri State Dance Team Championships in St. Charles with trophies from their February 26 performance: third place in lyrical, fourth in pom and fifth overall in the state. They are: front, Kensley Wood, Kiah Bennett, Anna Adwell, Maggie Webb and Kaylee Harkrider, manager; back, Emma Nolte, Teagan

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Longtime Maryville childcare provider to retire

By Jacki Wood Barb Farnan was working at Corner Drug in Maryville when the business closed in the late 1970s. She had a one-year-old child at the time and thought it would be nice to be able to stay home with him while earning money. During the summer of 1979, she opened her daycare. And

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March 1, 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. Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes

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Platte Valley girls advance to state quarterfinals

The Platte Valley girls defeated South Holt 50-22 in the Class 1 District 16 Championship on February 25 at Mound City. They followed that up with a sectional win over St. Joe Christian 53-40 on March 1 at the St. Joseph Civic Arena. Platte Valley advances to the quarterfinals where they will face the Mercer

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Lions Club sponsors fish, chicken fry 

The Graham Lions Club is sponsoring a fish and chicken fry from 4:30 to 7 pm, Saturday, March 5 at the community building in Graham. The menu includes carp, catfish, chicken, mountain oysters, salad and potatoes. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for ages 11 and under. Takeout orders are available by calling 660.254.0448.

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