The Maryville Optimist Club Kids Fishing Tournament will begin with registration at 8 am, Saturday, July 3 at the City Boat Ramp at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. There are two age divisions, zero to nine-years old and 10 to 15-years old. Fishing starts at 8:30 am and ends at 11 am. There are three awards,
The annual Parnell Duck Race and Festival will be held Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 with the theme, “Back in the Saddle.” Saturday activities are: pulled pork sandwiches and nachos at the East Park Shelter, proceeds will go to the Parnell city sign renovation, 6 to 8 pm; Senior sponsored cornhole tournament; Kids
The summertime staple of Vacation Bible School is available for Nodaway County children. Listed are the submissions of Nodaway County churches: July 6-8: First Christian Church, Burlington Jct., “Splashing Good Time.” July 11-15: First Baptist Church, Maryville, “Concrete and Cranes: Building on the Love of Jesus,” free to children ages three to sixth grade, 6 to 8
The Barnard Depot Museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm, Sunday, June 27 for visitors to see the history of the town displays and artifacts. The museum can also be arranged to be open for smaller groups at any time by appointment, 816.262.4814.
The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is honored to present the first solo museum exhibition of artwork by Kansas City-based visual artist and provocateur Peregrine Honig. The exhibition will be on view until Sunday, September 12. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 pm, Saturday, June 26. Opening receptions are free and open
AL 464 hosts pancake breakfast American legion Post 464 will host a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 am, Sunday, June 20. It will feature pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. A minimum donation of $7 is requested per person. Children six and under are free. Proceeds of the breakfast will go
Maryville Young Players will present “Lion King, Jr.” Friday through Sunday, June 19 to 20 at the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts at Maryville High School. Actors from the Timon and Pumbaa casts learn choreography for the upcoming MYP production. They are under the direction of Vanessa Parsons, vocal music teacher for
BJ AL features breaded tenderloins at supper The Burlington Jct. American Legion is hosting a supper from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, June 11 at the American Legion Post. Sponsored by the Rolla Dicks American Legion Auxiliary, the menu features breaded tenderloin sandwiches, potato wedges, dessert and drink. Curbside and carryout available, call ahead at
50 Years Ago: 1971 Memorial Day services were held at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, with representatives from local WWI and WWII veterans’ organizations and churches. Participating were Louis Ritterbusch, Frank Strong, Everett Brown, William Robertson, E.A. Pence, Rev. Gil Peters and Rev. Robert Ceperley. 25 Years Ago: 1996 The Maryville Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Jaycees,
Nodaway County Economic Development’s series of “Pop-Up Shops” at 408 North Market, Maryville, added cinnamon rolls from Goff Grocery, Thursday, June 10; Neff Valley Creations, Friday, June 11; and Good News Bakery, June 14, 15 and 16. Most pop-ups begin at 11 am and will be open while supplies last.
