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Christmas Tour 2016: Omaha

By Jacki Wood Our fourth stop on the 2016 Christmas Tour takes us to Omaha, NE, where you can find plenty of sights and sounds of the season. Christmas at Union Station A yearly tradition in Omaha, Christmas at Union Station features the area’s largest indoor Christmas tree, holiday concerts, Santa and more festive family

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Christmas Calendar: December 16-23

The following events will be held this week in Nodaway County: December 16 Complimentary hot cocoa bar, 9 am to 4 pm, Oak Pointe Assisted Living, 817 South Country Club Road, Maryville. Jefferson NHS decorating American Legion, 2:30 pm, Conception Jct. Horace Mann winter break begins at 3:15 pm. Maryville Middle School winter band concert,

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Hopkins church to remain open

The Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins will remain open, Pastor Sue Noakes said this week. The church council, composed of members who attend the meetings, considered closing the church, but following a paper ballot, voted to remain open. Noakes said that she heard many people say they hated to see the church close.

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Christmas Tour 2016: Christmas Tree Farms

By Jacki Wood The third stop on our Christmas Tour 2016 takes us to several tree farms within driving distance of Nodaway County. It’s not too late if you haven’t picked up a tree yet. Or if you have, these tree farms offer other fun activities, seasonal food items and unique Christmas gifts. Fulk Farms

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Boutique opens downtown

Blue Willow Boutique opened in Maryville’s downtown area at 220 North Main Street. Stephanie Campbell, originally from Kansas City, moved to Maryville in May of 2016. While shopping for a gift, she found herself wishing that Maryville had more shopping options and so decided to open a store. “I wanted to invest in my community,

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The Care Clinic celebrates 10 years

The Care Clinic, 106 East Edwards, celebrated ten years of business on December 1. Family Nurse Practitioner Leslie Luke began her own business 10 years ago to become the only medical provider in Maryville not connected to SSM Health St. Francis Hospital. Luke, originally from Kansas, received her bachelor’s of nursing from Pittsburg State, Kansas,

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Christmas Tour 2016: Nativities

By Jacki Wood The second stop on our Christmas Tour 2016 helps us remember the true meaning of the season. There are several live nativities, productions and displays within driving distance from Nodaway County that tell the story of Jesus’ birth. Journey to Judea An interactive Christmas experience with a cast of nearly 100 people,

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Begin the holiday season by giving

After the Thanksgiving meal and shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, kick off the holiday season by giving. #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving, encourages individuals to get involved in their community and help others through the gift of time, donations, goods or voice. There are several ways to give in Nodaway County. SFH

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Christmas Tour 2016: Des Moines

By Jacki Wood If you’re looking for a change to your Christmas season activities or want to create a new tradition, fill up the gas tank and head out on our Christmas Tour 2016. First stop: a short drive up north to Des Moines, IA. Christkindlmarket The first-ever German Christmas market in Des Moines, Christkindlmarket,

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Aerial photography business captures memories

By Christina Rice Burlington Jct. native Jerod Downing has launched a new business in Nodaway County, Northwest Missouri Aerial Photography. Downing uses a drone to fly above his subjects taking photos and videos. He can record footage of landscapes, property, landmarks, weddings, sporting events and real estate listings. He can also provide photos of hard-to-reach

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