Mary Ruth Appleby

Mary Ruth Brown Appleby, 97, Chillicothe, formerly of Maryville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at StoneBridge Senior Living in Chillicothe. She was born October 6, 1923, in Nodaway County to Nathan H. and Chloe C. Jeffers Brown. She was a graduate of Maryville High School and member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. On March 24,

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Jim Thompson

Marion “Jim” Thompson, 76, Republic, formerly of Maryville, died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Spring Valley Nursing and Rehab in Springfield. He was born February 17, 1944, in Clarinda, IA, to Marion Jean and Edna Ruth Davison Thompson. On November 18, 1963, he married Marcia Porterfield. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice at

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Tuesday, January 12 COVID19 report: four new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces four individuals residing in Nodaway County, Missouri have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). 2120 confirmed cases; 324 probable cases 76 active cases 2347 released from isolation 156 total hospitalizations 5 current hospitalizations 21 deaths The affected individuals include: 1 female and 1 male between 10-19

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Geography with Goudge

College Football Playoff Champions, 1998-2019 “The 2020 major college football (FBS) season championship game between Alabama and Ohio State was played Monday, January 11th with Alabama winning 52-24. This week’s proportional symbol map displays the National Champions since the various poll ranking ‘mythical’ champions were replaced with a Bowl Championship Series from 1998-2013 and the

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January 7, 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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Monday, January 11 COVID-19 report: four new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces four individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  2116 confirmed cases; 324 probable cases  84 active cases  2335 released from isolation  155 total hospitalizations  4 current hospitalizations  21 deaths The affected individuals include:  1

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Stiens celebrates last day as South District Commissioner

Nodaway County South District Commissioner Bob Stiens enjoyed his last day on the job, December 31, with family, friends and county employees at his retirement reception. Family who joined Stiens were, front: Eliza Holtman, Waverly Groomer, Marissa Holtman, Hyatt Groomer; middle: Mylie Holtman, Hudson Groomer, Joyce Stiens, Bob Stiens, Kary Stiens, Abbie Groomer, Nick Groomer;

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Health inspector goes to food establishments

The Nodaway County Health Department’s Environmental Health Specialist Jack Hunsucker visited the following food establishments during December. Fit Republic Lean Kitchen, 1002 South Main Street, Maryville, low priority Routine inspection on December 7. Critical: None. Non-Critical: Nutritional bars stored on floor in backroom, no covered trashcan in restroom. Trexmart #8, 10043 US Highway 71, Clearmont, low

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Sunday, January 10 COVID-19 report: seven new cases; one death

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces seven individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The death of a Nodaway County resident with COVID-19 was reported; the individual was a female between 90-99 years of age. 2112 confirmed cases; 324 probable cases 86 active cases 2329 released from

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Saturday, January 9 COVID-19 report: three new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces three individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  2105 confirmed cases; 324 probable cases  84 active cases  2325 released from isolation  155 total hospitalizations  5 current hospitalizations  20 deaths The affected individuals include:  1

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