MHS XC earns 1st team trophy in school history

The Maryville High School Cross Country team came home with the State third-place trophy, a first for the school, November 5. The team begins the race during the Class 3 State Meet at Gans Creek Recreation Area, Columbia. Individual results for the team are: Garrett Dumke, eighth, 16:26.4, All-State; Jag Galapin, 14th, 16:57.9, All-State; Cale

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Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 COVID-19 report: 65 new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces 65 individuals residing in Nodaway County have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). • 1473 confirmed cases; 195 probable cases • 363 active cases • 1294 released from isolation • 77 total hospitalizations • 10 current hospitalizations • 11 deaths The affected individuals include: • 8

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Geography with Goudge

Percent Positive Tests Map, November 13, 2020 “This week’s Covid-19 map, based on the Johns Hopkins (CSSE) data, displays the percent of positive tests in each state. World Health Organization (WHO) advised governments that before reopening, rates of positivity in testing should remain at 5% or lower for at least 14 days. The blue shaded states

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Hospital president recognizes resilence

By Nate Blackford, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville president The first case of COVID-19 in Nodaway County was identified on April 2, 2020. Since then, we have administered over 9,000 COVID tests and identified just over 1,200 additional positive cases as part of our efforts at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. During this time, we

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Thankfully Gobbled provides fresh turkey for Thanksgiving

By Kathryn Rice The Baker sisters of Thankfully Gobbled have worked to provide fresh turkeys for area dinner tables this Thanksgiving. Josie, 12, and Lily, 7, are the daughters of Matthew and Jackie Baker, Barnard. Thankfully Gobbled was started in 2019 when Josie decided she wanted a way of raising funds. She became involved in

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Spire donates to Toys 4 Tots

Pat Spire donated toys to Toys for Tots of Nodaway County when she renewed her subscription to the Nodaway News Leader. NNL offers $5 off of a subscription if a toy is donated during the visit. The Toys for Tots program is a project of Today’s Civic Women. The NNL also will accept monetary donations for the

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Northwest postponing winter commencement ceremonies

Northwest Missouri State University is postponing its winter commencement ceremonies out of an abundance of caution for its community and others during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Northwest’s winter commencement ceremonies were scheduled for Nov. 20-22 at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Graduating students will receive additional information, via their Northwest email, and

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Wednesday, November 11 COVID-19 report: 49 new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces 49 individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). • 1419 confirmed cases; 184 probable cases • 321 active cases • 1271 released from isolation • 72 total hospitalizations • 5 current hospitalizations • 11 deaths The affected individuals include: • 1

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Now Open: Nodaway County Route 46 bridge replacements now complete

All four bridge replacements on Route 46 west of Maryville have been completed and are open to all traffic. Contractors from Boone Construction Co., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, reopened the final two bridges located east of Route AB over White Cloud and Big Slough Creeks this afternoon ahead of schedule. Crews reopened

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