Fish fry to take place in Elmo

The Elmo Fish Fry will be from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, March 13 at the Community Building, Elmo. Social distancing is recommended, indoor seating or carryout is available. The menu is fried fish, chicken, potatoes, salads and drink. Cost is $9 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. Money raised goes to community

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Pickering Lions Club hosts breakfast

There will be a fundraising breakfast from 7 am to 1 pm, Saturday, March 13 at the Pickering Community Building. Sponsored by the Pickering Lions Club, the all-you-can-eat breakfast costs $6 for adults; $3 for ages 11 and younger. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, tea, milk and juice. For more information,

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500 openings available for the community vaccine clinic on Monday, March 15th

We currently have over 500 openings still available for the community vaccine clinic on Monday, March 15th, at the Hughes Fieldhouse at Northwest Missouri State. The clinic has also extended hours, until 6 p.m., for after school or work opportunities.  Individuals can go to www.mymlc.com/vaccine and sign up for a vaccine appointment. This tier includes the

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Geography with Goudge

“Now that March is here, and it’s beginning to feel like spring, it’s time to turn our attention to college basketball and the return of March Madness.  This week’s AP Top 25 Poll is mapped by proportional symbols.  Gonzaga leads the way, followed by Baylor, Illinois, Michigan and Iowa.  Gonzaga, in the west, is the

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BJ AL holds potato bar

The Burlington Jct. American Legion Post will hold a potato bar with all the fixings from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, March 12 at the American Legion Building in Burlington Jct. It is dine-in or carryout. There will also be dessert and a drink. Cost is $8 for adults; children five and under are free.

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March 9, 2021

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. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated

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34th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be March 13

The official length of this year’s World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is 80 feet. The parade will honor the area’s first responders and healthcare workers as the grand marshals. “2020 was a very trying year and these individuals worked tirelessly throughout it all,” said organizers of the parade. “We want them to know they

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Nancy Owens

Nancy Owens, 59, Maryville, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born June 8, 1961, in Fillmore, to Clyde and Gracie George Hixson. She was a 1979 graduate of Fillmore C-1 High School. On September 17, 1983, she married Loyd M. Owens in Fillmore. He preceded her in death

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Gary Baumli

Gary N. Baumli, 81, Maryville, died Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born June 6, 1939, in Maryville, to Charles and Alice McGuire Baumli. He was a 1957 graduate of Maryville High School. On August 7, 1961, he married Jennifer Ann Yourin Baumli at Christ the King Catholic Church, in Bedford, England. Mr. Baumli’s body

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Ralph Wilson

Ralph Wilson, 69, Maitland, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, in Lincoln, NE. He was born November 19, 1952, in St. Joseph, to Albert and Thelma Wilson. He was a graduate of North Andrew. On April 19, 2005, he married Norma Meyer Seipel. Mr. Wilson’s body has been cremated and a service will be held at

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