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,
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
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
A fishing outing along the east fork of the Grand River in Worth County recently brought Ben Clarkson and his son, Sam, an unusual find. They noticed an antler in the riverbed and retrieved it. The find at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Sowards Ford Access turned out to be a single bull elk
The Ravenwood Winter Festival Committee announced the winners of the competitions during the December 11 and 12 event. The winners of the lighting contest were Karl and Stephanie Wilmes and family; Billie Kneale and family; and the Sobotka family. The lights throughout Ravenwood and Jackson Township may be viewed evenings through Christmas. The lighted parade
Kenneth “Bear” Walter Wiederholt, 71, Guilford, left this world into the arms of Jesus, December 8, 2021, at Mosaic Life Center in St. Joseph. Kenny was born October 8, 1950, to Charles and Amelia Stoll Wiederholt in Maryville. He graduated from Jefferson High School, Conception Jct. Fifty years ago, on May 29, 1971, Kenny married
Ray E. Sorensen, 80, Maryville, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home in Maryville. He was born December 18, 1940, in Des Moines, IA, to Raymond E. and Willa Scott Crane Sorensen. On September 26, 1965, at the United Methodist Church in Des Moines, IA, he was united in marriage to Sandra Marie McGrath.
William “Wild Bill” Dragoo, 69, Skidmore, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home in Skidmore. He was born March 22, 1952, in Maryville, to William Ross and Pauline Lucille Dragoo. Mr. Dragoo was a self-employed mechanic and had his own painting business. Mr. Dragoo has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral
Beverly Jo Holt Shelton, 96, died Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born July 1, 1925, in Maryville, to Joe and Garland Holt. She was a graduate of Quitman High School and Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. On May 26, 1946, she married Edward Job Shelton. He preceded her in death in 2005 after 59
Gladys Mae Kramer Durkes, 89, Maryville, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born December 10, 1931, in Baileyville, KS, to Edward and Rose Dalinghaus Kramer. On July 26, 1951, she married Charles Durkes in San Antonio, TX. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Durkes was a homemaker and
