To encourage reading over the summer, area schools are holding library hours. “Reading is a great pastime for hot, summer days. In addition, reading keeps the brain simulated and helps prevent the ‘summer slide’ that can occur,” according to the Jefferson C-123 handout. At Jefferson, the library is open for students, parents and community members. This
Several Nodaway County educators and school employees are retiring at the end of the 2022-23 year. The employees responded to a Nodaway News Leader survey which can be found on Pages 1 & 3 of this week’s NNL.
A St. Gregory Barbarigo School preschool class got the opportunity to incubate and hatch chicks in the last few weeks of school. Admiring a couple of the chicks are Blair Guthrie, Jameson Wilmes, Luke Pedersen and Co-teacher Danielle Phipps.
Two happy people express their delight during the May 14 South Nodaway Class of 2023 graduation ceremony. Madelyn Swinford receives her diploma from her father, Pat Swinford, a SN board member. See graduation photos on Page 2 of this week’s paper.
The Annual Keepsake Graduation Section of the NNL, also known as, the Complete Nodaway County Yearbook of the Class of 2023 is now available. Extra copies can be purchased at Our Office and at: MFA Breaktime, Casey’s East, Casey’s North, Casey’s South, Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Gas, City Star, Maryville.
The Nodaway News Leader recognizes Nodaway County Board of Education members on Page 2 of this week’s paper. Take the time to show your appreciation to the members of your local school board. These are your neighbors who are willing to give back to your school district by serving on the boards of education.
With its strong finish at the 275 Conference Scholar Bowl, the Scholar Bowl team from South Nodaway High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, April 28, the team will represent their school in a 128-team national competition: National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Small School National Championship Tournament (SSNCT) at the
By Morgan Guyer Platte Valley continued their impressive start to the baseball season following an 8-0 win over Stewartsville in Guilford April 17, as they eye another trip to the Final Four in Springfield. It wasn’t the most dominant of performances from the Platte Valley offense. They struggled to get many hits early on, as
Turn to the Leader for complete coverage of each Nodaway County school board meeting. The North Nodaway R-VI and West Nodaway R-I Boards of Education minutes can be found on Pages 11-12 in this week’s NNL.
The South Nodaway School District is currently expecting new band uniforms to wear beginning this fall. Band Director Tamra Nally has ordered 55 uniforms in a variety of sizes for SN seventh through 12th graders as suggested by Stanbury Uniforms, Brookfield. The uniforms will be worn at performances at home football games, parades and various
