Committee moves closer to acquiring tourism director

At the December 8 Maryville Tourism Committee, City Manager Greg McDanel announced the tourism director job description was ready for review. He was planning to email it to Amy Gessert, tourism committee representative, and Stephanie Campbell, MDIO representative. After their review, the job description will be emailed to the rest of the committee for approval.

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Geography with Goudge

It’s that time of year for college football’s post-season individual honors.  The ‘cream of the crop’ or stars of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams as selected by the Associated Press (AP).  This map displays the 1st Team All-Americans by their hometowns. Texas (5), California (4) and Michigan (3) account for 12 of the 27

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Driver examination stations closed statewide for December holidays

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Friday, December 24, in observance of Christmas, and Friday, December 31, in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3, 2022, respectively.

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County’s drop box readied for tax payments

Nodaway County Collector Treasurer Marilyn Jenkins reminds taxpayers the drop box located at the Administration Center’s front door can accept tax payments. She noted payments will be processed each morning and several times throughout the day. Receipts will be mailed as soon as they are processed. The county also has credit card payment as an

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Mosaic health official speaks to COVID infusions

By Bridget Kenny RN, BSN, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville community health nurse liaison For the past several weeks I have left my community nurse liaison hat back at my office and donned scrubs to provide some much-needed assistance delivering monoclonal antibody infusions to COVID-19 patients, in light of the most recent surge. I have

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‘It’s a Real Christmas’ #31 is open to all

Thirty-one years ago, the MCCA Human Resources Committee, consisting of Donna Holt, Robert Bush and Roland Tullberg, saw a need in the Maryville community for an event to draw people together and celebrate Christmas. So the first “It’s a Real Christmas” dinner was prepared. The first dinner was held at the Maryville High School cafeteria

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Walker competes in distance shooting

Jason Walker has taken his interest in firearms accuracy to the next level to compete at national long rifle competitions. Walker lives in Skidmore with his wife, Amanda, and two daughters, Maddy and Bella. “I sell Pioneer seed just like my Grandpa Kay and father, Gary. My family has been serving our community with Pioneer

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Maryville council approves ARPA funding allocations

The Maryville City Council approved a resolution to allocate over $1.17 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds during its December 13 meeting. The intended uses approved are as follows, with estimated totals: Public Health Measures to Respond to COVID-19 or its Negative Economic Impacts – Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play Park, park equipment and enhancements,

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Skidmore has new city hall hours starting in January

At the December 9 Skidmore City Council meeting, Mayor Jill Wieland announced the new hours for city hall which start in January. City Hall will be open 8 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays; 8 to 11 am and 1 to 4 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 8 am

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COVID causes staff shortages, closures of schools

With winter break almost upon us, two county schools have closed early due to staff shortages caused by illness. South Nodaway R-IV School District and St. Gregory Barbarigo School both closed the week of December 13 through the Christmas break with students returning to school the week of January 3. Maryville R-II has experienced shortages

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