Features

Strike Up the Band: Students uphold MHS marching band tradition

By Kathryn Rice Early morning practices have been underway since the beginning of school for the Maryville High School Marching Spoofhound Band. During summer rehearsals, the 59 band members put in a combined 6,400 hours of rehearsal to prepare for the fall competitive season and to support Spoofhound football with halftime performances. Band practices are

[ Read More ]

Author writes 6th book

By Kathryn Rice Irene Alexander, Barnard, has authored her sixth book, “The New Student – El Alumno Nuevo,” and it is in English and Spanish. Alexander, the South Nodaway Spanish teacher, explains that the story is about a Hispanic boy who goes to a new school. The book is dedicated to the people of Mercedes,

[ Read More ]

Boy Scouts selling popcorn

Boy Scouts in the 18-county Pony Express Council are selling popcorn until October 22. Money earned will fund activities and Camp Gieger improvements. Ethan Elston, Maryville High School freshman and Life Scout, is one of many Scouts selling popcorn. He plans to use his earnings to attend the 2017 National Jamboree at The Summit in

[ Read More ]

Graham Street Fair results listed

The following is a compilation of the Graham Street Fair results. Lavern and Joan Inman, Barnard, Grand Marshals. Leo Brinson: Best of Agriculture, Most Unusual Entry, third; Produce, Most Unusual Entry, third; and Auctioned Items, Flag Design Pallet. Victoria Huxtable, Maitland: Indian Corn, five ears, first; Indian Corn, best single ear, first; Indian Corn, largest

[ Read More ]

Northwest Foundation reaches historic levels for contributions in FY16

The Northwest Foundation, the fundraising arm of Northwest Missouri State University, secured $7.4 million in donor funding during the 2016 fiscal year, which included nearly $6.1 million in cash contributions – the highest level received by the Foundation in any given year – and exceeded the organization’s goal for the year by more than $1.4

[ Read More ]

Local residents chosen as State Fair Farm Family for Nodaway County

The John A. and Beverly Schenkel family, Maryville, were among those honored during the Missouri Farm Family Day, August 15 at the Missouri State Fair. The Schenkel family was selected as the Nodaway County Missouri Farm Family by the Nodaway County Extension Council and local Farm Bureau. Their children are Sidney and John G. Schenkel.

[ Read More ]

Hopkins celebrates with Quilt Trail Festival

The second annual Hopkins Quilt Trail Festival begins at 1 pm, Sunday, September 18 at the Hopkins City Park. Bill and Roger from the Palace will provide musical entertainment. There are 77 barn quilts to see and hayride tours will be available. The North Nodaway junior class is hosting a food stand to accompany several

[ Read More ]

Skidmore to remodel Newton Hall

Skidmore City Council met September 13 to address the following business: •The council received several donations, totaling $450, to purchase new linoleum for Newton Hall. They are also researching prices for a new hall refrigerator. •City-wide clean up dates were set for October 3-10; backup dates are October 17-23. •The Department of Natural Resources requests

[ Read More ]

Hopkins announces fall clean-up will be October 15

At the September 13 Hopkins City Council meeting, aldermen approved Saturday, October 15 as the fall city-wide clean-up date. Pick-up begins at 7 am and Porter Trash will supply two dumpsters. Dee O’Riley, city clerk, will contact the North Nodaway High School for student volunteers. An ordinance titled, “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 385 by

[ Read More ]

DAR promotes Constitution Week Awareness

September 17 begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The Nodaway Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has obtained a proclamation from Jason McDowell, Maryville mayor, for citizens to observe Constitution Week. The proclamation is on display at the Maryville Public Library, with a copy of the constitution and several books about it and

[ Read More ]