The Community Pep Rally brought out 11 teams, along with family members and townspeople, August 16 in downtown Maryville. Cheerleaders and their friends hangout around the mats, which were used in the cheer’s performance. They are Cheyenne Downing, Chloe Prather, Alex McMahon, Cheer Manager Madison Merrigan, Molly Meyer, Sabrina Poppa, Emily Randle, Kaitlin Hulette and
Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) presented St. Francis Hospice with an award for overall patient satisfaction. SHP is a national organization that tracks records of hospices across the country and gives each a satisfaction rating based on responses from patients. SHP awarded St. Francis for ranking in the top 20 percent of overall patient satisfaction, scoring
Lettuce Dream, in partnership with Backyard Vine and Wine, will host Maryville’s first ever bacon, lettuce and tomato festival (BLT). The event will feature BLT sandwiches, wine, cheese and sausage trays, games, live music and prizes. It will take place from 5 to 10 pm, Friday, September 14 and from 4 to 10 pm, Saturday,
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced on August 14 that USDA is investing more than $124 million to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 23 states. Among the four projects in Missouri to receive funding is Parnell. The 191 residents of Parnell will receive a $455,000 loan
Officials from the county’s law enforcement entities listened to a report for the potential consolidated 911 dispatch center. The study, conducted by SCG Consulting Services, detailed the pros and cons for consolidation. It touched on everything from financial benefits and concerns to governance and location. The conclusion of the report was a recommendation for Nodaway
“Jodie” Janie Josephine Wiley, 91, Ft. Morgan, CO, died Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Valley View Villa Care Center, Ft. Morgan. Services were Friday, August 17 at the First Baptist Church, Ft. Morgan. Inurnment followed in Memory Gardens. The visitation was Thursday, August 16 at the Heer Mortuary, Ft. Morgan. Memorial gifts may be
Martha Jane Wyer, 68, Parnell, died Monday, August 13, 2018, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, August 18 at Bram Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the family. Online condolences may be left at bramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of
Stanley E. “Doc” Worl, DVM, 92, formerly of Burlington Jct. and St. Joseph, died Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility, Overland Park, KS. Services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, August 19 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, with visitation preceding service at 1 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to InterServ
Donnelle Dunn Hutson 82, Bolckow, died Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Abby Woods, St. Joseph. Services will be at 11 am, Saturday, August 18 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, with inurnment at the Bolckow Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10 to 11 am at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rice has requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the policing of Pickering. Rice is responding to the August 9 article in the Nodaway News Leader where the Pickering City Council expressed frustration with the Nodaway County Sheriff’s office during a visit made by Deputy Sheriff Austin Hann
