The Best in Show People’s Choice went to LeDonna McIntosh, left, with “A Good Memory” and the Honorable Mention People’s Choice was awarded to Mike Steiner, right with “Maria.” Other awards included Best in Show, Addison Roelofs, “Dressed Up;” another Honorable Mention, Steiner,“Embarcadero Evening” and Honorable Mention, Donna Parmelee,“Dream Catcher.”
The Skidmore City Council met April 22 to swear in the city aldermen and consider reapplying for the CBDG grant. The recently elected aldermen were sworn in, with Dennis Gladman and Thomas Wilmes returning to serve two-year terms. New alderman James Duncan will serve a one-year term. Gladman will continue as the mayor pro tem.
With St. Louis and New Madrid reporting two more measles cases in Missouri, Tabitha Frank, Nodaway County Health Department public health nurse supervisor, provided more clarity concerning the possible need for vaccination. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that typically begins with fever, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes. One person with measles
Two scholarships in memory of Bryan Arnold were presented May 1 to Northwest Technical School students interested in pursuing a trade as a profession.
Northwest Missouri State University honored its spring graduates during four commencement ceremonies May 2 and 3, celebrating their journeys at the institution while encouraging them to serve their professions and communities. “In this moment, we celebrate the late nights filled with uncertainty, the early mornings filled with hope and the countless moments in between –
Maryville Rotarians are thrilled to host again this year an exclusive tour of one of the largest peony farms in North America, right here in the heart of Nodaway County. Along with Hollingsworth Peonies, a world-renowned peony hybridizer and grower, the Maryville Rotary Club will sponsor a farm tour Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 with
The Class of 2025 from Maryville and South Nodaway were honored at graduations May 4. See photos on the front page of the NNL.
Garden Club celebrates 90th anniversary Mackey: Maryville Garden Club President Billie Mackey accepted the certificate of merit for the club’s 90 years presented by the state organization on April 23. Schreck: Dorie Schreck works at the Mabel Perkins Memorial Garden in front of the St. Francis statue. Curtis: Cleon Curtis works on planting at the
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: • Thursday, May 8 in observance of Harry S. Truman’s birthday. Normal operations will resume on Friday, May 9. • Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal operations will resume on
The federal REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7 is just days away. The Missouri Department of Revenue encourages Missouri residents to verify their driver license or identification card is REAL ID compliant, before the enforcement date. The REAL ID Act was passed by the US Congress in 2005 after the 9/11 Commission recommended the
