Larry ‘Doc’ Faustlin

Larry “Doc” Faustlin, age 58, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones November 1, 2020.  He survived cancer graciously and courageously until the very end.  Born January 26, 1962, to Lawrence and Wilma Faustlin of Ravenwood, he grew up in the farmhouse his father built. He graduated as the salutatorian of Northeast Nodaway’s class

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Lena Espey

Lena Mae Espey, 88,  Maryville, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the home of her son in Lenexa, KS. She was born July 5, 1932, in Pickering, to William Cross and Helen Sobbing Cross. She was raised in Hopkins and attended school there. She married Ivan Richard “Dick” Espey and they lived on their farm south

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Ann Clark

Ann Jalynn Clark, 76, Maryville, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at her home in Maryville. She was born November 7, 1944, in Fort Madison, IA, to Douglas L. and Betty Jo Lockett Duncan. She graduated from Fort Madison High School, and studied music at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. On June 25, 1966, she married

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Marion Nicholson

Marion Jean Nicholson, 93, Maryville, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Oak Pointe of Maryville. She was born February 24, 1927, to Elmer and Della Wilson Birkenholz. She attended Hopkins High School. On April 7, 1945, she married Herbert W. Nicholson in Covington, KY. He preceded her in death January 24, 2016. Graveside services were

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Marion Nicholson

Marion Jean Nicholson, 93, Maryville, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Oak Pointe of Maryville. She was born February 24, 1927, to Elmer and Della Wilson Birkenholz. She attended Hopkins High School. On April 7, 1945, she married Herbert W. Nicholson in Covington, KY. He preceded her in death January 24, 2016. Graveside services were

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Maryville leaders request health board to mandate masks throughout county

At the November 18 Nodaway County Health Center Board of Trustees meeting, the topic of a county-wide mask ordinance was discussed and ended with the board making a plea for residents to wear masks. Administrator Tom Patterson took part in a conference call with two Maryville City Council members, Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel, representatives

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Monday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 17 COVID-19 report: 36 new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces 36 individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  1549 confirmed cases; 206 probable cases  338 active cases  1406 released from isolation  87 total hospitalizations  12 current hospitalizations  11 deaths The affected individuals include:  1

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November 12, 2020

Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Bob Stiens, Chris Burns, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Commissioner Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated 11/10/2020.

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Geography with Goudge

NWSL Soccer Players Map, 2020 “The National Women’s  Soccer League (NWSL) completed its eighth year as a professional women’s soccer organization in 2020.  The top division of women’s soccer in the U.S.  It consists of nine teams with 26 players on a team.  The season normally runs from April thru October.  The Challenge Cup was

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Mayor recognizes exceptional employee

“She truly has amazing customer service skills and is a very warm and caring person!  She’s so articulate when explaining things to customers, very patient and thorough in her explanations, yet can handle the disgruntled customers with tact and calmness,” said Maryville Treasurer Denise Town. “I’m so proud of her for recognizing this situation and acting

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