North Nodaway R-VI school district dedicated the Beccy Baldwin Center for Early Learning, September 1, with a ribbon cutting. Holding the ribbon, are school board members, President Vicki Riley and Jennifer Clements. Cutting the ribbon are Baldwin’s daughters, Bess Rolofson, Jodi Grosse, Ali Carson and Lyndi Blamey. Looking on is board member, Krista Barcus. Baldwin
Eagles and Engines will take place with registration at 10:30 am, Sunday, September 3, rain or shine, at the Bearcat Aerie 3669, 2997 US Highway 71, Maryville. There will be food, drinks and music. Participating judging is at 1 pm and awards at 2 pm.
Nodaway County residents may utilize the following facilities for cooling stations: Senior Center 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Maryville Public Library 9 a.m. -6 p.m Laura Street Baptist Church 9 am – 5 pm M-F (please use office entrance facing Jenkins St.) United Methodist Church 8:30 am – 4:30 pm M/TH; 8:30 am – 6
As the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion and heatstroke. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat illnesses, and learn how to prevent them. Heatstroke signs and symptoms include: High body temperature. A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Northwest Missouri. Nodaway County remains in a heat warning until Thursday, August 24th. Heat indices will remain between 110 – 120 degrees. Those especially vulnerable are infants and young children, the elderly, pregnant women, individuals with chronic medical issues, and anyone working outside. Nodaway
The “Backroads and Bonfires” Graham Street Fair will be taking place Thursday, August 24 through Saturday, August 26. A coloring contest is due by 3:30 pm, Tuesday, August 22. It is a crayon only contest for ages prekindergarten through sixth grade. First, second and third places will be awarded for each grade. All contestants
The City of Skidmore is conducting leak testing of the sanitary sewer system beginning Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27. The test consists of blowing smoke into the sewer lines. This will reveal the sources of sewer orders as well as locations where storm and surface water are entering the sanitary sewer system. A
Watkins Mill State Park team members will be hosting another program about Black soldiers in the Battle of Island Mound on June 17. The program, titled Slave to Soldier, will be from 2 to 3 pm, Saturday, June 17. This presentation is about Black soldiers who fought for the Union in the Civil War. Starting
North Nodaway, Platte Valley, Northeast Nodaway and Nodaway Valley all competed at the Worth Country Early Bird Track Meet on March 23 in Grant City. Full coverage can be found on Pages A10 and A11 of the NNL.
Northwest Missouri State University has announced it will close its campus Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23, due to forecasted weather conditions. As a result, community hours scheduled at the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse on Thursday and Friday are canceled. All campus facilities will be closed. The Hughes Fieldhouse will open from 9
