By Bridget Kenny, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville community health nurse liaison March is considered a wonderful month for so many reasons. We start to get teasers of the warmth of the spring season. I know this tends to improve my demeanor. For those of us who enjoy the game of basketball, we get to
The Nodaway County Commissioners have directed $135,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that were allocated to the county to aid in the financial plight of the county’s small businesses. There were 55 Nodaway County small businesses that received a grant from the federal monies channeled through the county. The final rule of ARPA
Northwest Missouri State University has announced the promotions and tenure appointments of 18 faculty members. The promotion and tenure applications were approved March 17 by the Regents. “It was an honor and privilege to be a part of the promotion and tenure of these 18 individuals who are excellent representatives of the kind of quality
The City of Maryville leadership announced the hiring of Matthew Smith as public works director. Smith is currently the street superintendent for the City of Ogallala, NE, and has 20 years of experience working in local government. Prior to Ogallala, Smith spent over a decade working for the City of North Platte, NE, as an
The annual County Government Day on March 22 brought eighth graders from Maryville Middle School, West Nodaway, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, Jefferson, South Nodaway and St. Gregory to the Nodaway County Courthouse and administration center to learn about county government. In the courtroom, 4th District Associate Circuit Judge Robert Rice polls MMS students. Information was
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people there is a potential for harm if FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests are not used according to the manufacturer’s test instructions. The FDA is also reminding people to keep the tests out of reach from children and pets. FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests have become
Two healthcare entities from the county received assistance from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the allocations received by Nodaway County. The North Star Advocacy Center, Maryville, represented by Meghan Kosmann and Linda Mattson, were granted $12,457 for several improvements to the facility including garage doors, front door upgrade as well as internet telephones
The Nodaway County Republican Lincoln Days dinner on March 19 saw a large turnout of candidates, incumbents and area Republicans. Held at the American Legion Post in Burlington Jct., attendees numbered approximately 140. Incumbents and candidates for seats in Nodaway County and the State of Missouri were: front, Jasper Logan, candidate for state representative; J
The Burlington Jct. City Council set a city-wide cleanup date for this spring during its March 8 regular meeting. The date for the cleanup will be May 17 and the council approved using Klosek Trash Service, Tarkio, at a cost of $1,500 for the event. The council also approved the purchase of valves that need
The Nodaway Community Theater Company will present the youth play of “The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux” at 7 pm, Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 and at 2 pm, Sunday, April 3. The cast is: front, Sidney Pohren, Abigail Rowen, Henry O’Gwin and Dinah Lance; back, Jonah Conn, Eliana Goldsmith, Avery Heideman, Bella Day, River
