The 2022 St. Francis Gala had many surprise moments throughout the night, including special music, themed cocktails and utilizing new spaces at the Mozingo Event Center. “It was truly an incredible night,” said Megan Jennings, director of development for the St. Francis Foundation. “Everyone in the room was delighted to be together again. It was
By Morgan Guyer Maryville baseball suffered its second defeat to Savannah this season, 13-3, on April 12. As winds gusted close to 40 mph, Savannah opened up a 2-0 lead over the Spoofhounds in the top of the first inning. Maryville added a run in the first thanks to a Blake Katen RBI single. The
The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, from April 19 to 25, will allow consumers to purchase “Energy Star” appliances exempt from state, county and city sales taxes. The sales tax holiday began in 2009. The City of Maryville and Nodaway County have both waived the sales taxes on the items during the seven-day period.
The Nodaway News Leader’s Ninth Annual Photo Contest will be accepting entries through Friday, June 17. “We welcome entries from all ages and pictures from a variety of subject matters,” said Kay Wilson, NNL publisher-owner. The entry submission deadline is 5 pm, Friday, June 17. The NNL is requesting an 8×10 photograph and a digital
Pickering City Council met April 4 with discussions held on properties that needed to be cleaned up and revisiting the nuisance ordinance. Several properties have junk cars and other hazards. Alderman Dale Sharp had taken photos to share with the other council members. “I don’t think we need to let this sit,” he said. He
Dr. John Jasinski, who has served as the 10th president of Northwest Missouri State University since 2009, announced April 1 that he will depart the institution June 30. Jasinski was not offered a new contract or an extension two years ago by the Regents. The following message is part of a Jasinski email to the
At the April 4 Hopkins City Council meeting, Chief Operator Chris Bird gave the aldermen a bid from Keller Construction Company, St. Joseph, on milling and applying asphalt to existing asphalt streets. The bid was for $370,525. For three-inch overlay on streets with no milling, the cost is $2.30 per square foot. There is another
Starting in December, these junior Girl Scouts put together a plan to help the community. It took 20 hours of service in three months, during cookie season, to do a drive in their schools, learn money management with buying supplies and build 70 care packages. They were able to help provide stuffed animals for the
The City of Maryville recently announced the hire of DeAnn Davison as its first director of tourism. In addition to serving as tourism director, the position will also work in partnership with the Maryville Downtown Improvement Organization (MDIO) and serve as its part-time executive director. Davison was one of several qualified applicants who applied for
Northwest Missouri State University will observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout the month of April through a series of educational activities and programs to raise awareness of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence. The month calls attention to a global concern that sexual violence is widespread, requiring constant and consistent action, and provides an opportunity
