Hopkins annexes ground into city limits

At the Hopkins City Council meeting, September 13, the ground known as 12119 Katy Road and 12048 State Highway 148 was annexed into the city. Ordinance #475 was read three times and approved. At this time, the property does not have sewer or water service. The council was not aware of any future plans to

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Maryville leaders hear from business owner

Prior to the September 13 Maryville City Council meeting, the Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland led a special budget workshop which reviewed the Mozingo Recreation Fund budget for 2021-22. During the open meeting, the council attended to a variety of business items. Agenda item, citizens to be heard, saw Jennifer Gillespie, owner of LaChic, request

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United Way of Nodaway County Annual Campaign begins

The 2021-2022 United Way of Nodaway County annual campaign officially began September 1 with a monetary goal of $76,000. The funds will be used to help benefit the following nine Nodaway County partner agencies: The Ministry Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, Nodaway County Community Building, Nodaway County School Nurses, Nodaway County 4-H

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White gets Skidmore council attention

Lou White submitted a list of questions and was given time at the September 9 Skidmore City Council meeting. White expressed her concerns and answers were given to her from the city council members, city attorney and city clerk. City Attorney Miles Figg said resident, Rick Stanton, had filed an appeal on one issue under

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Parnell UMC hosts fish, chicken fry

A fish and chicken fry will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm, Sunday, September 19 at the United Methodist Church in Parnell. The freewill offering dinner features white pollock fish, deep fried chicken, baked potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, corn, green beans, hot rolls, desserts and drinks. The church basement is handicapped accessible. Take-out

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AL Post 464 holds pancake breakfast

American Legion Post 464 will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 am, Sunday, September 19 at the post in Conception Jct. The menu will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. There is a $7 minimum donation per person, children six and under are free. Proceeds will go to the

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Maitland UMC to be sold

The Maitland United Methodist Church closed earlier this year and the building and contents will be auctioned at 10 am, Saturday, September 25 at the church site, 217 South Maple Avenue, Maitland. The church was established 1875 in Whig Valley by pioneers of various faiths. In 1881, the church was moved to Maitland “by the

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Guilford Fun Days capitalizes on ‘Fun’

The Guilford Fun Days’ grand marshal was Verlene Anderson, Guilford. She started her teaching career at the one-room schoolhouse at Pumpkin Center for eight years. She spent 27 years at the South Nodaway School District, three as principal. She and her late husband, Charles, have a farm southeast of Guilford. She still mows her yard

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SN Band presents 5k color run

The South Nodaway band is holding a Color Run. It is a 5k run or walk with a children’s 1k fun run. Registration begins at 8 am, Saturday, September 18 at the Barnard Depot. The race begins at 9 am. Runners and walkers are recommended to wear a white T-shirt. Cost is $25 for the

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