By Kathryn Rice “For nearly three decades, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) has been observed nationally in October as an opportunity to bring light to the issue of domestic violence and its effects on victims, survivors, families and communities” according to the website. In Maryville and the five county region of Nodaway, Atchison, Holt, Gentry
By Morgan Guyer Just a few miles south of Maryville at 30484 Icon Road lies Backyard Vine and Wine, a family owned-and-operated winery that has become a beloved community staple since opening in 2016. Stephanie Christensen, the general manager and jack of all trades around the winery, has welcomed and is appreciative of the community
By Kay Wilson The little white country church called Salem, located on the west side of US Highway 71, north of Pumpkin Center or about 10 miles south of Maryville is planning a celebration Sunday, October 5. Today’s Salem Church has a sign above the front door that denotes the church’s first days to be
In the Midwest, summer doesn’t start with a date. It begins with a pickup bed full of sweet corn, a crooked handwritten sign, and enough butter to put a fine layer of lacquer on your arteries. For our family, that tradition started every spring with the whir of an eight-row International Cyclo Air Planter and
‘Corn Country’ entertains, opens a time from long ago Editor’s note: This is the initial column introducing our Nodaway News Leader readers to a Nodaway County-born author from our past to enjoy during these dog-days of summer. By Kay Wilson Homer Croy, an esteemed writer of magazine articles, novels and historic anthology pieces as well
Natural bird feeders found in sunflowers In the Midwest, growing sunflowers is usually something that just happens to you. They pop up in the fencerow or the soybean field—uninvited, unloved, and just out of reach of the sprayer. But one summer, Beth and I decided to grow them… on purpose. Not for bouquets. Not for a photo
Oh, the times of backing that trailer into space by Tom Brandt Some people are natural born surgeons. Some are brilliant mathematicians. My dad? He was a gifted trailer-backer. This is not a skill to take lightly. Backing a trailer is a specialized form of magic; an ancient rite performed with a steady hand, a
In a heartwarming display of familial bond and musical passion, members of over a dozen families are making their mark on the local music scene by singing with the Nodaway Chorale. Parents, children, grandparents and spouses are singing side by side, proving that music is more than just an art form; it is a thread
Puerto Rico gives a winter retreat from NWMO cold By Tom Brand Grandpa Alexander was a member of the National Geographic Society and, as such, regularly received issues of its flagship publication, filled with stunning photography, articles and fold-out maps. Each visit to his home, the iconic cover of the magazine, with its deep
By Kathryn Rice Not Your Mama’s Quality Consignment Store at 423 North Market, Maryville, is offering prom gown rentals among its myriad of other selections. To look over and try on dresses from the shop’s wide assortment, call 660.224.0871 to set up an appointment. Sizes range from small to size 26. After the perfect dress
