Second Harvest Food Distribution Postponement

The Food Drop scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 has been postponed. We are anticipating it to be rescheduled on Thursday, February 18, weather permitting. Please continue to listen and watch media outlets and social media outlets for confirmation.

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Monday, February 15 School Closings

The following schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday February 15: No School West Nodaway R-I due to cold weather. There is no online learning Monday. North Nodaway – Tomorrow’s HSBB @ DeKalb is postponed till Wednesday due to temps.

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Nodaway County Sheriff Randy Strong recognizes staff for heroism

On February 4, the Nodaway County Sheriff office honored four staff members for their individual acts of heroism. It was noted by Sheriff Randy Strong, “The office of the sheriff has a moral, ethical, and legal obligation to protect inmates who have been placed in our jail by the courts.” He further described the scenario,

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ESPN Top 300 Recruits, 2021

“Wednesday, February 3rd was National Signing Day.  No event garners as much media attention in the life of a young person (high school senior) than Signing Day.  This small sample, of the 300 top high school football recruits according to ESPN, highlights the ‘Pigskin Cult’.  This region from Texas to North Carolina indicates the prominent role

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Northwest closing Sunday, Monday due to weather

Due to weather conditions and for the safety of its students and employees, the Northwest Missouri State University campus in Maryville will close Sunday, Feb. 14, and Monday, Feb. 15, and Northwest-Kansas City in Gladstone will close Monday. All of the University’s Monday classes will be online or remote. Northwest students should check their University

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Hilsabeck’s donation honors Baylee’s Blessings

The fourth annual donation drive through Baylee’s Blessings was presented by the Hilsabeck family, February 5 to the New Nodaway Humane Society Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter Director Wendy Combs accepts multiple supplies and $2,109 from Baylee’s sister, Malainee Montgomery, father, Grady Hilsabeck and mother, Lisa Hilsabeck who is holding a photo of Baylee. Friends and

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Wind Chill Warning in effect 6 pm today – noon Monday

WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY……WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY… * WHAT…For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low

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PV Royalty is crowned at basketball game

During the Platte Valley basketball games February 5, Homecoming royalty was crowned for both schools. For Jefferson, King Trever McQueen, son of Jared and Gretchen McQueen; and Jefferson Queen Malia Collins, daughter of Dan and Mary Collins reigned. South Nodaway’s King Gabe Nothstine, son of Chris and Kate Nothstine; and Queen Agnese De Zolt, whose

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NEN crowns Courtwarming Royalty

Northeast Nodaway crowned its Courtwarming royalty, February 4. In front are the crownbearers, Ella Wilmes and Jackson Campbell, both kindergartners; back: Queen Anne Schieber, King Chase Atkins, both seniors; Prince Drew Dack and Princess Myle Wilmes, both seventh graders. Ella is the daughter of Karl and Stephanie Wilmes. Jackson is the son of Jeffery Campbell

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