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Community invited to ‘Paris to Pittsburgh’ screening

Northwest Missouri State University will host a screening of “Paris to Pittsburgh,” a National Geographic documentary about issues related to climate change. Northwest’s Marine Biology Society is sponsoring the screening at 7 pm, Wednesday, April 17 at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. The screening is free and open to the public. “The

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum exhibit visits Northwest

Northwest Missouri State University is the home of “Times, Teams and Talent,” a traveling exhibit of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, now through Saturday, May 4. A grand opening reception at 5 pm, Tuesday, April 9 will celebrate the exhibit on the first floor of the Administration Building. The event, which is free and open

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Easter egg hunts, spring activities scheduled around county

Easter egg hunts, photo opportunities and other spring-related activities abound throughout Nodaway County. The following have been submitted the the Nodaway News Leader: • An Easter egg hunt hosted by the Skidmore Christian Church, 104 South Orchard, will begin at 10 am, Saturday, April 13. Egg hunters are encouraged to bring their own baskets. Other

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Fish Fry set for Elmo

The Elmo Fish Fry is from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, April 13 at the Elmo Community Building. In addition to fish, there will be fried chicken, potatoes, salads and drink. Cost is $9; children 12 and under are $5. Proceeds go toward community service projects and it is sponsored by the Elmo Community Betterment.

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AL Post 256 sponsors pancake breakfast

The American Legion Post 256 is hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 am to 1 pm, Sunday, April 14 at the AL building in Maitland. The free will donation breakfast features sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon roll, orange juice and coffee.

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Library lists week’s activities

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Book Nibblers, 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, April 18. For infants to age three, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. • Lego Club, 6 pm, Thursday, April 18. For students in kindergarten to grade six; advance registration is

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Early registration is underway for Bluejay Color Run

Early registration for the Bluejay Color Run is ongoing until 3 pm, Friday, April 12. Prices are $25 for adults, $20 for children age five to 18 and free for children four and under. The entry price includes shirt, color packet and sunglasses. Immediate family of five or more, registering together, receives a discounted rate

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