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Community Services requests Christmas help

Community Services is looking for help to make the holidays a little brighter for Nodaway Countians. Cathy Rybolt, special projects coordinator for Community Services, Inc., said there are currently 70 families with 185 children who need a little help this Christmas. There are also 15 seniors or disabled individuals who would appreciate a food basket.

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Nodaway News Leader to cease printing at year’s end

  After 30 years of gathering and reporting the happenings of Nodaway County, the Nodaway News Leader will discontinue its newspaper operations December 31. “It has been quite a ride,“ noted Publisher-owner Kay Wilson. “I, and my staff, have enjoyed the task of keeping our subscribers up-to-date on the news of their school, community and county

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Cobblestone Inn and Suites wins award

Cobblestone Hotels announced the Top Ten GES awards recipients at the annual brand awards ceremony in Orlando, FL recently. Among the standout individuals that represent the ideals and values of the Cobblestone brand was the Cobblestone Inn and Suites, located at the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, near the event center. The Maryville lodge was one

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Maryville looks to add more volunteer firefighters

The Maryville Fire Department and Polk Township Rural Fire Protection District are seeking applications for volunteer firefighters. In these positions, firefighters wear a pager day-to-day and are dispatched to all types of emergency incidents, including fires, vehicle crashes, hazardous materials incidents, automatic alarms, medical emergencies, rescues and miscellaneous events. Firefighters also assist with community details

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Missouri cold weather rule began November 1

The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the Missouri Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers maintain heat-related utility service during cold temperatures, began November 1. The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2026. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric investor-owned utilities under PSC jurisdiction that provide

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Northwest alters recycling hours during holiday season

Northwest Missouri State University’s Recycling Center will operate with limited hours during the university’s Thanksgiving and winter breaks. The Recycling Center, located in the 1100 block of Icon Road, will close Wednesday, November 26, through Saturday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume normal operating hours on Monday, December 1. Next

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Annual Chamber Shop Merryville promotion offers 3 grand prizes

The Maryville Chamber’s Annual Shop Merryville holiday shopping promotion will feature three grand prize drawings on Monday, December 22, instead of weekly drawings as was done in the past. One prize is a $500 Chamber Buck Gift Card and the other two are collections of member donated merchandise. Ticket distribution begins Saturday, November 22, with

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Driver Exam stations close for November holidays

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day and Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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Northwest reminds community to prepare for winter weather

As the Northwest Missouri State University community begins pulling out their coats for cooler weather, the University Police Department, in conjunction with the National Weather Service and state agencies, is reminding people to be prepared during Missouri Winter Weather Awareness Week Nov. 3-7. “It is essential for Northwest students and the Maryville community to be

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Rotary hosts Pickleball vs Polio tourney

The third annual Maryville Rotary Pickleball vs Polio tourney October 18 at the Maryville High School FEMA gym saw 14 teams play pickleball. Top: The second place of A flight was the Brian and Al Team of Al Macali and Brian Skidmore and the In a Pickle Team of Kyler Skidmore and Scott Deering won

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