Sundell signs to play basketball at Kansas State

Maryville High School Senior Serena Sundell signed her national letter of intent to play D1 basketball at Kansas State University, Manhatten, November 11. At the signing were, front: Kelly Obley, assistant MHS girls basketball coach, Korena Sundell, mother, Serena, Bob Sundell, father; back: Quentin Albrecht, MHS girls basketball head coach, and Rodney Gilyard, head coach

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BJ First Christian announces food pantry hours, Angel Tree project

Through November and December, the food pantry hours for people in the West Nodaway School District will be from 4 to 6 pm, Tuesdays at the First Christian Church, Burlington Jct. Masks are required. Upcoming dates are November 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. The Walmart drops also for individuals in the

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Saturday, November 14 COVID-19 report: 23 new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces 23 individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  1495 confirmed cases; 196 probable cases  365 active cases  1315 released from isolation  79 total hospitalizations  7 current hospitalizations  11 deaths The affected individuals include:  1

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Operation Christmas Child calls for gift collection

From November 16 through 23, there will be curbside drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child gifts. More than 4,000 locations will now offer a curbside drop-off option for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 16 ­through 23. In Maryville, the Calvary

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WN Cross Country team places 4th, Tyler places 1st in Class 1 State

In the State Class 1 Cross Country meet November 7 at Columbia, the West Nodaway Cross County team earned a fourth place finish with the State Champion being Tyler Blay with a time of 16:30.3. The team members are Riley Blay, Preston Bateman, Tyler Blay, Duke Ingraham, Grant Adkins, Keevin Maupin, Brayden Mires, Head Coach

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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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