Maryville

The Maryville R-II School Board of Education handled the following business September 16. Superintendent Dr. Becky Albrecht presented an update on the COVID-19 noting that as of September 10, there were 117 students enrolled in the Spoofhound Academy online education, and 28 being homeschooled; the use of CARES Act funding in the district, and there

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Northeast Nodaway

The NEN school board gathered September 16 to discuss the following items. • Second reading of the 2020-21 board of education goals. • Approved the bus routes. • Authorized the ACES agreement for the year. Reports: DeAnn Redden presented an update with the booster club noting the softball/football senior night was earlier in September with each of the

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North Nodaway

The North Nodaway R-VI Board of Education met in open and closed sessions, September 16, to handle the following school district business. NN is taking steps to cover teachers’ absences at school. The district is now down to three people who will substitute because of COVID-19 fears. Paraprofesssionals and co-teachers have been stepping in to

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Sunday, September 27 COVID-19 report: four new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces four Nodaway County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  764 confirmed cases  56 active cases  698 released from isolation  23 total hospitalizations  3 current hospitalization  10 deaths The affected individuals include:  1 female between 10-19 years of

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South Nodaway

The South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education met in open session, September 16, to handle the following school district business. The district was approved to offer free breakfast and lunches for children ages one to 18 through the end of September. Superintendent Johnnie Silkett has applied to extend the program through December. At the time

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Northwest sets enrollment record, second-highest retention rate

Northwest Missouri State University’s total headcount this fall is 7,267 students, making it the highest enrollment in the institution’s 115-year history, according to the recent university’s fall census count. The enrollment number represents a 2.3 percent increase from a year ago and the third consecutive fall that Northwest will record an increased headcount. It also

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West Nodaway BOE

The West Nodaway Board of Education met in open and closed sessions, September 9, to handle the following school district business. In closed session, the board hired Becca Ridnour as the elementary student council sponsor for the current school year. In open session, the substitute teacher list with two new names was approved. Superintendent Mitch

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Saturday, September 26 COVID-19 report: five new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces five individuals residing in Nodaway County, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  760 confirmed cases  62 active cases  688 released from isolation  21 total hospitalizations  1 current hospitalization  10 deaths The affected individuals include:  1 female between 20-29

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Friday, September 25 COVID-19 report: six new cases; tenth death

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces six Nodaway County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The tenth death of a Nodaway County resident with COVID-19 was reported; the individual was a male between 60-69 years of age.  755 confirmed cases  61 active cases  684 released from isolation

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Platte Valley battles injuries during Homecoming game loss, 52-6, against SHNH

The Platte Valley Royalty was announced at the beginning of the September 18 Homecoming football game. Homecoming Queen and King representing South Nodaway were seniors, Jessica Miller and Jose Rivera; representing Jefferson were seniors, Trever McQueen and Malia Collins. Jessica is the daughter of Spencer and Jennifer Miller, Barnard. Jose Rivera is the son of

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