Schools

Lions promote peace with schools’ poster contests

The Maryville Pride and Host Lions Clubs promoted peace and Lionism at four area schools with the Lions Peace Poster Contest. This year’s international theme was “Peace Without Limits.” Winners with their posters are pictured on Page 19 of the NNL.

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Award nominations open in preparation for Martin Luther King Jr. Week events

Northwest Missouri State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will commemorate the work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual celebration week, beginning Thursday, January 16, and concluding Monday, January 20. The activities are free and open to the public, including a peace brunch featuring keynote speaker Bilal Clarance, an university

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St. Gregory’s students perform Christmas carols 

Residents of the Nodaway County Services Group Homes were invited to the St. Gregory’s gym December 20, and were treated to some Christmas carols from the students, as well as coffee and donuts. The students from St. Gregory Barbarigo School sang various Christmas-themed songs, including “Frosty the Snowman,” “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph, the Red Nosed

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School Board members are up for re-election

The filing dates for Nodaway County’s seven public school boards are Tuesday, December 10 through Tuesday, December 31 at each school’s superintendent’s office while school is in session. A special opening with varying hours will be held at each school on Tuesday, December 31. For more information, contact the school. Board members who are coming

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School Board members are up for re-election

The filing dates for Nodaway County’s seven public school boards are Tuesday, December 10 through Tuesday, December 31 at each school’s superintendent’s office while school is in session. A special opening with varying hours will be held at each school on Tuesday, December 31. For more information, contact the school. Board members who are coming

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Nodaway Valley Cheer Squad competes at regional contest

The Nodaway Valley Cheerleaders made their schools’ history by competing in the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association Regional Competition, Liberty recently. Although the team did not make it onto the state competition, they only missed it by less than three points. This is the first time they have attended from West Nodaway since 2015 and Nodaway-Holt

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Spoofhounds kick-off fall season with pep rally

The Spoofhound Athletic Boosters hosted the 2024 Community Pep Rally at the Maryville High School August 22. Members of the community and family were invited to celebrate the fall sports teams as they get ready for their respective seasons. It allowed the school to show off the new football field and scoreboard that is the

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