MoDOT’s new criteria for bridges’ concerns of safety have changed; throwing several of Nodaway County’s structures off the list to receive financial aid in rebuilding. Federal requirements have changed how bridges are categorized. The off-system local bridge (BRO) eligible bridges will now be categorized as “poor,” rather than “deficient,” to qualify for the program. This
The Nodaway County Cattlemen Association (NCCA) gathered for its 10th Annual Round Up February 4 at the Northwest Ag Learning Center. The annual $1,000 scholarship distribution was held to this year’s recipients: Jessica Davis, Lauren McIntyre, Kayley Hauber, Miquela Giesken, Clay Hanson, Jacquelyn Cline and Danielle Riedel.
The Hilsabeck family and friends gathered, February 4, in memory of Baylee Hilsabeck with funds and supplies requested by the New Nodaway Humane Society Animal Shelter.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association’s 2023 slogan is “Brush, Floss and Smile.” See print exclusive articles on pages 16-17 of this week’s NNL.
Maryville Middle School was the site of the February 6 Nodaway County Spelling Bee. Two students from Maryville Middle School, Jefferson, West Nodaway, Horace Mann, Northeast Nodaway and St. Gregory participated. After five rounds, Tessa Mayne, MMS, was the winner with the word, “trilby,” and the championship word was “bookworm.” Alantin Cromer, Horace Mann, placed
The Nodaway County Health Department’s Jack Hunsucker inspected establishments during the month of January. McDonalds, 1106 South Main, Maryville, medium priority Inspection date: January 6 Criticals: None. Non-criticals: Creamer dispenser tubes not cut diagonally, corrected on site (COS). Grease dripping from drain line in break room. Unshielded light bulb in basement dry storage. Taco Johns, 1105 South Main,
NOCOMO Industries, Inc. has reopened and certified employees are returning to work as of January 30. In the January 26 statement issued by NOCOMO Board of Trustee Secretary Deb Hull, she stated, “Positive changes are underway at NOCOMO Sheltered Workshop as certified employees begin to return to work. After a brief closure earlier this week,
At the January 31 Skidmore City Council meeting, the council reviewed the notice of professional engineering services termination received from Branch Manager Andy Macias of Snyder and Associates for their sewer improvements. Addressed to Mayor Jill Wieland, the letter stated “as of January 23, 2023, Snyder and Associates, Inc. is terminating our professional services with
The Nodaway County Commissioners approved the projected 2023 income and expenditures during their budget hearing January 26. County Clerk Melinda Patton, as the budgetary official, provided an official budget message. The last three years have brought millions of dollars into the county coffers with federal monies from the CARES Act, $2.59 million, and the American
The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents during its regular session January 26 approved the creation of a master of science in education program for special education with certification, in addition to announcing finalists for the university’s presidential role. The new program in the school of education is a pathway to address a special
