State Rep. Farnan celebrates secured state funding for North Star Advocacy Center’s transitional housing
State Representative Jeff Farnan announces the accomplishment of helping to secure significant funds in Missouri’s budget for the next fiscal year. Farnan’s diligent efforts for this substantial allocation will aid two important initiatives in his district. With the efforts of Representative Farnan and many House colleagues, $228,000 has been secured for the North Star Advocacy
Mozingo board hears park updates
The Mozingo Advisory Board met on July 15, and heard park updates from Director Jordyn Greenhaw. The board was able to hear about the new and updated Mozingo website. The site is more current and user friendly, plus the staff is able to edit it much easier than the previous site. A new brochure has
Maryville selects July Beautification winner
Dianne Fisher, owner of the property located at 123 North Country Club Road, is the July winner of the Beautification Award Program for the City of Maryville. Fisher has a beautiful yard and said she bought the home so her dogs could be comfortable. Mayor Dannen Merrill presented the recognition recently. Every month from April
Parnell gathers for duck race, festival
The Parnell Duck Race and Festival took place on July 13-14, and included a wide array of activities and events. The grand marshals of the parade were Steve and Joni Mullock. The theme for this year’s parade was Watermelon Crawl “A Slice of Summer.”
Maryville Chamber’s Ambassadors select Westlake Ace Hardware as June Business
Westlake Ace Hardware is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors June Business of the Month. Located at 1409 South Main Street, Ace is known for its friendly, efficient customer service. According to its nomination, Ace employees are friendly, helpful and patient. “They have been quick to ask us if we would be needing assistance
NCMC launches Commercial Power Equipment, Massage Therapy programs
North Central Missouri College announces the start of two new programs for the Savannah campus this fall: Commercial Power Equipment and Massage Therapy. These programs are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields. Both programs will be offered at the Savannah campus, beginning the fall 2024
County adopts senior citizens’ tax credit
On July 11, the Nodaway County Commission adopted Ordinance #07112024 which granted county senior citizens 62 and over, who own and live in their primary residence, a tax credit. The law authorizes a property tax credit to taxpayers who are 62 years of age or older and reside in their owned property. The ordinance authorizes
Maryville Tourism eyes conference hosting
At the July 15 Maryville Tourism Committee meeting, Director DeAnn Davison announced she was submitting applications for two 2025 and 2026 conferences to be hosted by the City of Maryville. One is the University of Missouri Extension Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference planned in September 2025. It is estimated there would be 185 attendees. The conference
Pizza Ranch reopens with ribbon cutting
The Pizza Ranch in Maryville reopened July 15 under new owners and new management. At the ribbon cutting, Jeff VanSchepen, co-owner and Pizza Ranch Corporation vice-president of business, along with Mel Tjeerdsma held the ribbon while Paul Thompson, general manager cut the ribbon with the scissors.
