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Enrollment for the 2016-2017 Missouri 4-H year begins October 1. Families may enroll online at mo.4honline.com, or visit the University of Missouri Extension Office located in the County Administration Building, Maryville.     Based on the child’s age as of December 31, 2016, youth ages 8-18 may enroll in the 4-H program and youth ages

Maryville Middle School sixth grade science teacher Chelli Green uses food to teach a variety of lessons.

The South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education met in open and closed sessions on September 21 to handle the following business: The Guilford project will have a groundbreaking at 6:15 pm, Wednesday, October 19 before the scheduled board meeting at 7 pm. The board approved the plans for the building which will house restrooms, concessions,

Jefferson C-123 voted to approve a general contractor and conduct the following business during its regular meeting on September 21: The school board members voted to approve EL Crawford, St. Joseph, as the general contractor for the gymnasium project. Members discussed adding a second school entrance to use during construction. It was decided to add

Maryville R-II School Board met September 21 to accept bids and conduct the following business: •Maryville’s school board members awarded Secoa, Inc., Champlin, MN, the $91,966 bid for the performing arts center (PAC) acoustical shell. Staff have attended trainings on PAC lighting, rigging and sound systems. •Jeremy Ingraham, Ron Wiederholt and Nick Sherlock built ladder

Nodaway-Holt R-VII met September 21 to hire personnel and award the following contracts: •The school board voted to change security companies. When the contract with Central Security Group expires in December, the alarm system security services will be provided by Midwest Digital, Lawson. Upgrades to the alarm system are $1,898. •Roderick Signs, St. Joseph, was

By Craig Borey, MHS assistant principal This week is jam packed at Maryville High School with exciting Homecoming activities for students and community members. Join us in celebrating a long tradition of school spirit and community involvement. Student dress-up days have gone on throughout the week. Monday’s theme was Christmas, Tuesday was pajamas, and Wednesday,

Northeast Nodaway R-V Board of Education met September 15 to approve a land survey and conduct the following business: • Kaw Valley Engineering, Kansas City, recommended a land survey be completed for the new track facility before soil samples are taken. The land survey, costing $8,700, was approved 5-1 with Darrin Adwell voting no. •