Lyndsey O’Riley Martin Lyndsey’s journey with mental health came after the birth of her second son. It wasn’t a new concept for her, as she had seen members of her family suffer from depression. For her, it’s an ongoing struggle. After the death of her uncle two years ago, she feared that her life would
“The 2020 AP (Associated Press) NFL All-Pro Team was recently announced. 28 players representing 16 states were named to the 1st Team and are mapped based on where they went to high school. The ‘Best of the Best’ hailed from the ‘rust belt’, the Deep South and West Coast. The state of California led with seven
At the January 20 Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate meeting, Senior Center Administrator Amie Firavich reported the home-delivered meals daily average had increased to 96 per day, the highest average for the first half of the 2020-21 fiscal year. The daily average for congregate or meals served at the senior center averaged 26 per day.
Cayla Vertreese Cayla’s journey with mental health began in high school and is ongoing. As a junior at Northwest Missouri State University, Cayla took the lead in creating a mental health awareness organization on campus, joining the international organization, Active Minds. Cayla hopes to proactively change the conversation, awareness, and education for the mental health
After the board meeting, the South Nodaway BOE toured the new greenhouse located to the west of the school. Board members, Rick Holtman and Pat Swinford, listened as Superintendent Johnnie Silkett explained the benefits of an installed overhead door. Completion of the project is expected by mid-February when FFA and ag classes will be able
The Nodaway County Commissioners approved the projected 2021 income and expenditures during their budget hearing January 21. The $11.1 million budget projects $176,000 more in sales tax revenue compared to last year. The road and bridge gravel taxes are expected to come in about $3,650 more and $150,000 in additional use tax monies than in
On January 22, West Nodaway Superintendent Mitch Barnes announced the decisions made by the West Nodaway and Nodaway-Holt sports co-op advisory committee. The co-op team will be known as Nodaway Valley with a mascot of Thunder. The colors are black as primary, kelly green as the secondary with white for accents. Mascot drawings were accepted
Registration for 2021-22 preschool at the Maryville Early Childhood Center (MECC) will be 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, February 1 through 5 at Maryville Early Childhood Center, 418 East Second Street. Children need to be at least three years of age before August 1, 2021 and participate in a developmental screening on
Ashlee Hendrix Ashlee’s personal journey with depression has been an ongoing battle most of her adult life. Her hope is that we can take away the shame of mental illness and open a dialogue, bringing a place of support and network for those that struggle. Hear more about Ashley’s journey and hope by copying
The Maryville High School Board of Education was treated to a Google Expeditions tour of Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, during the showcase held at the January 20 board meeting. Sandra Wood, MHS Spanish teacher, had applied for and received two grants, $8,000 from the Gladys Rickard Trust, and $15,000 from the Bayer Fund American’s Farmers
