MoDOT has contracted Above & Below Contracting, LLC, Imperial, for a resurfacing project that will lengthen the lifespan of roadways in three counties. The project was scheduled to begin September 4, but it did not. The contractor’s new tentative schedule is as follows: • September 11, Nodaway County Route AB. • September 14, Holt County
The Nodaway County Commissioners set the 2026 tax levy at 13¢ per $100 assessed valuation August 26 after a public hearing where no citizen spoke. The assessed valuation of the county, which is personal property, real estate property, being residential, commercial and agriculture, is $471,083,461 currently. This will generate $612,408 for the year. The commissioners
According to the minutes taken by Barnard City Clerk Heidi Klamm, the town’s council met in open session August 12 at the Barnard City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor David Klamm, Laurie Ringgold, Mary Jo Hilsabeck, Amy Watson, Derek Wallace, Kirk Copper, Bill Dudley, Mary West-Calcagno, plus Heidi Klamm, clerk. Copper with Northwest Missouri
The Buchanan County Interstate 229 Double Decker bridge in St. Joseph is scheduled to close beginning Monday, Aug. 25. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will complete annual maintenance of the bridge, signage, and lighting. Traffic Impacts: The I-229 bridge, including all ramps, will be closed north and southbound around the clock Aug. 25-28
At the August 4 Pickering City Council meeting, the council approved City Clerk Milt Sovereign meeting with Snyder and Associates to start a sewer project program that will satisfy the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Snyder and Associates, the construction engineer, designed the current sewer plant to meet Missouri DNR specifications at the time of
Northwest Missouri State University will welcome students back to its campus this month as the 2025-26 academic year begins with move-in day, information sessions and a variety of activities to help them connect with the University, its resources and the community. Students will begin moving into campus residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 21. The day
The Clearmont City Council met on July 15 to discuss the business of the city. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved by the council, as well as the payment of bills. People Service Representative Nick Sowards reported that routine bacteria samples were collected, and all came back with no coliform present. All monthly
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded a $4.1 million loan to the city of Maryville for planning and design work related to the city’s ongoing drinking water improvement project. Provided through the department’s planning and design loan program, the loan will supply vital interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs
The Burlington Jct. City Council met July 21 and provided notice of a public hearing for the current tax year set for 6 pm, August 11. The regular city council meeting will take place after the hearing. City Administrator Jo Anna Marriott gave the financial report. Revenues for the last fiscal year have been submitted
The Maryville Parks and Recreation Board met July 21 and heard updates from staff members. Reports Recreation Supervisor Kristy McLain and Sports Coordinator Emily Dew. The sand volleyball league continues to compete in tournament play, and the coed softball games have begun with six teams. Marketing and Events Elizabeth Lyle. The first concert in the park was
