The Nodaway County Ambulance District met on June 12 to discuss district business. An AED has been ordered for the Burlington Jct. Rescue Squad. The Tri-C Rescue Squad held CPR training on June 17, and also have a new member. The Maryville Rescue Squad is currently having some equipment repaired. Director of Operations Jared McQueen
The Giving Tree, a ministry of First Christian Church, held a ribbon cutting on June 26 outside of the church to commemorate its start. The Giving Tree’s mission is noted to spread love, compassion and generosity, by providing furniture and household goods to those in need through item and monetary donations, according to their website.
The MFA Oil Foundation awarded a $2,000 grant to the Graham Fire Protection District on June 21. The money will be used for upkeep of the district’s assets. Pictured are Abbi Lewis, Curtis Lewis, Ryan Medsker, Randy Hankins, Basil Owens and MFA Representatives Bryan Watkins and Dean Snyder.
On May 25, at approximately 10:58 am, a Mozingo Lake Recreation Park employee discovered the body of a deceased male infant while performing routine maintenance in a remote area of Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, Maryville. While the preliminary autopsy forensic report has not arrived back to Maryville Police, through general observation by the attending Maryville
The Grand Marshals for the Elmo 4th of July parade at 4 pm, Saturday, June 29 are Gary and Susan Hull, Elmo. The couple has deep roots in the area. Gary was born in Elmo and has lived his entire life in the community. Susan grew up in Burlington Jct. They first met at a
During the Nodaway County Fair, the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum for citizens to hear from candidates prior to the upcoming August primary election. The event, sponsored by Evergy, will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 11 in the Rose Hill Acres Event Center, 105 South Main. The public is
After several months of discussion, the Skidmore City Council, on June 13, decided to have Alderman Dennis Gladman serve as the code enforcer for the city. There is a list of properties which the city is reviewing for the demolition grant. There is a $500 charge for residential property and these proposed properties are 406
Missouri Smart Rural Community (SRC) broadband providers are joining together to host Fiber Field Day, an exclusive opportunity for consumers, policymakers, industry partners and community stakeholders to see firsthand how SRC providers deploy fiber broadband throughout Missouri. The event is free and open to the public and will be held from 1 to 3 pm,
The Burlington Jct. City Council approved new sewer rates at the June 13 meeting. The new minimum charge will be $25 starting July 1, with a volume charge of $4.50 per 1,000 gallons. On July 1, it will be $30 with a volume charge of $5 per 1,000 gallons. There is also a $250 sewer
Missouri State Representative Jeff Farnan announced his re-election campaign in Northwest Missouri. As a Republican and a dedicated public servant, Farnan has consistently upheld the values and priorities of his constituents. With the Republican primary election set for August 6, Farnan is eager to continue his work representing the people of Missouri. “Three powerful words
