This Week's News

South Main Corridor Improvement Project, Phase I

Contractor VF Anderson Builders, Inc., SK Design Group, Inc. and the City of Maryville have been working with various utility companies on relocation and working through potential conflicts. The majority of visible work to date involves utility relocation at the South Avenue intersection. Utility relocation will continue from north to south within the right-of-way and

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‘Bearcats Remember When’ for 2021 Homecoming October 22-30

Northwest Missouri State University’s annual Homecoming celebration returns as “Bearcats Remember When,” October 22 through 30, with activities and events planned for students, employees, alumni and friends of the university. The celebration begins Friday, October 22, with the hanging of the banners at the JW Jones Student Union and concludes Saturday, October 30, with the

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Maryville’s South Main Corridor Improvement Project, Phase I  begins

On September 7, the Maryville City Council unanimously approved construction bids for the South Main Corridor Improvement Project, Phase I. The contract was awarded to VF Anderson Builders, LLC in the amount of $10,697,854. Phase I is designed to enhance the functionality, safety and aesthetics of South Main Street from South Avenue to Highway V.

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USDA invests in rural Missouri businesses

USDA’s  Rural Development Missouri Acting State Director D Clark Thomas announced 19 organizations statewide are being awarded a total of $1,006,698 to create jobs and increase economic opportunities throughout the state. “USDA Rural Development has worked tirelessly to support rural Missouri businesses throughout the pandemic,” said Thomas. “The Rural Business Development Grants announced today will create

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Skidmore mayor speaks to gallery exchange with council

At the Skidmore City Council meeting, October 7, Mayor Robert Manning read a statement detailing residents’ behaviors at meetings. “The City of Skidmore will conduct regular city council meetings with the understanding that citizens do not have the right to interrupt a meeting. Sunshine Law only provides the privilege of attending meetings. There is no

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Mark Younger recognized by BSA

On October 2,  the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America presented Mark Younger, Maryville with the prestigious North Star Award for his nine years of volunteering as the auctioneer at their annual Sporting Clays Tournament. The North Star Award recognizes individuals for significant contributions over many years to scouting. This award is the highest

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Maryville’s McDanel leads water rate discussion with council

The Maryville City Council October 11 meeting had one business item on the agenda and two complex discussion topics. The council agreed to purchase another batch of powder activated carbon for the water treatment plant from Jacobi Carbons, Inc., Columbus, OH, not to exceed $31,500. City Manager Greg McDanel noted in his report the GAC

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Area high school vocalists make all-district choir

Three area high schools, Jefferson, Maryville and North Nodaway, had students selected for the Northwest All-District Choir sponsored by Northwest Missouri Choral Directors Association. The students will perform at 5 pm, Saturday, October 30 at Platte County High School. Maryville High School has seven students in the all-district choir. They are Cassidy Cline, Emily Pearce,

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‘Make it Maryville’ competes for grant

Make It Maryville has been nominated for the America’s Main Street $25,000 grant contest. The local businesses involved in Make It Maryville have four annual sale events, a constant Facebook and Instagram presence and a campaign to encourage tourism. The group needs local supporters to go to https://bit.ly/3DdTOLY, find the “Make It Maryville” tab and vote

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Pickering City Council accepts picnic tables

Before the beginning of the October 4 Pickering City Council meeting, the council looked at the two new picnic tables acquired for the Pickering City Park on October 1. The tables were donated by Dennis and Mika Porter of Porter Trash Services. The concrete pads were donated by Allen Ready Mix Concrete. Allen Tree Service,

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