Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns, Scott Walk, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated
The Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate met September 15 to handle the following business for the senior center. The internal audit has been postponed due to personal issues of the committee performing it. The other new committee, the celebration committee will not meet until January. Meal counts for the congregate or in the dining room
As a part of their 55th class reunion, members of the Maryville R-II High School class of 1966 invite other MHS alums from the ‘60s to join them from 7 to 10 pm, Friday, October 1 at the Maryville Country Club. The social event is about reconnecting with others who attended high school classes and
The Nodaway Chorale Board of Trustees has announced that the group will resume activities launching a fall rehearsal season at 7 pm, Monday, October 4, at First Christian Church, Third and Buchanan Streets, Maryville. Rehearsals, in preparation for a December Holiday Concert, will continue from 7 to 9 pm, each Monday at the same location.
The Nodaway County Health Center Board of Directors met September 15 and heard concerns about student quarantines from Maryville R-II parent, Isaiah Korthanke, and Nodaway County Associate Commissioner Chris Burns. Administrator Tom Patterson said, “State guidance is not a suggestion, it is protocol.” Nodaway County Health Center is working with state guidance. Patterson said when
Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at Big Lake State Park at 5 pm, Wednesday, September 29 at the shelter house. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the park and its operations. Representatives from the park will be present to provide information and
The 84th Annual Pickering Horse Show was a 3-day event, September 16-18 with entertainment provided by Professor Farquar, competitive draft horse pull, a poker run and the traditional horse contests. The North Nodaway elementary children came to the arena by horse team and wagon September 17 to enjoy old-fashioned, traditional contests and Professor Farquar. The
During the September 15 meeting, the Burlington Jct. City Council directed City Clerk Melissa Cook to send nuisance tickets to residents and property owners who haven’t completed the clean-up of their property. It was noted much of the town and the city staff had prepared for the upcoming fall festival. Cook reported she had sent
By Kay Wilson Christina Nelson and Kyle Plackemeier, wife and husband, Liberty, have been running around the globe in marathons for several years. Their passion for running and competing is only eclipsed by their love for the work of children’s hospitals. “Our first child spent his first weeks of life in Kansas City’s Childrens Mercy
First-year students at Northwest Missouri State University will present the premieres of four short plays written by Northwest playwriting students when the university stages its 31st annual Freshman/Transfer Showcase September 23 through 26. “Students who participate are performing in a challenging university mainstage show in their first month on campus, which is a very unique
