Big Brothers Big Sisters have received the Gary G Taylor and Harry and Helena Messick Trusts for $5,000 and $1,000 respectively. Those holding the ceremonial check are Lynette Harbin, Shelby Eitel, both representing BBBS and Courtney Jimenez, assistant vice president, community WM trust advisor with US Bank wealth management.
The 10 Squared Women of Nodaway County group donated $8,200 to the Maryville Public Library, September 20. At the presentation were Elizabeth Argo, MPL youth service coordination, Barbara Nelsen, Friends of the Library Foundation, and Amanda Twaddle, 10 Squared Women member. Nelsen applied for the donation. Argo said the funds will be used for the
The NFL season is now underway with packed stadiums for the first time since the 2019 season. Which region of the country produces the highest quality football players? The ‘Southern Slant’ is very evident in this week’s professional football players map. This per capita map is based on where the current active roster players went
At the Hopkins City Council meeting, September 13, the ground known as 12119 Katy Road and 12048 State Highway 148 was annexed into the city. Ordinance #475 was read three times and approved. At this time, the property does not have sewer or water service. The council was not aware of any future plans to
Prior to the September 13 Maryville City Council meeting, the Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland led a special budget workshop which reviewed the Mozingo Recreation Fund budget for 2021-22. During the open meeting, the council attended to a variety of business items. Agenda item, citizens to be heard, saw Jennifer Gillespie, owner of LaChic, request
Northwest Missouri State University’s Student Veterans Association will host “Home of the Brave” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, in front of the J.W. Jones Student Union and Memorial Bell Tower. The event, which is free to attend, will include a barbecue and resource fair for all students and employees. The event
The 2021-2022 United Way of Nodaway County annual campaign officially began September 1 with a monetary goal of $76,000. The funds will be used to help benefit the following nine Nodaway County partner agencies: The Ministry Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, Nodaway County Community Building, Nodaway County School Nurses, Nodaway County 4-H
Lou White submitted a list of questions and was given time at the September 9 Skidmore City Council meeting. White expressed her concerns and answers were given to her from the city council members, city attorney and city clerk. City Attorney Miles Figg said resident, Rick Stanton, had filed an appeal on one issue under
The Maitland United Methodist Church closed earlier this year and the building and contents will be auctioned at 10 am, Saturday, September 25 at the church site, 217 South Maple Avenue, Maitland. The church was established 1875 in Whig Valley by pioneers of various faiths. In 1881, the church was moved to Maitland “by the
The Guilford Fun Days’ grand marshal was Verlene Anderson, Guilford. She started her teaching career at the one-room schoolhouse at Pumpkin Center for eight years. She spent 27 years at the South Nodaway School District, three as principal. She and her late husband, Charles, have a farm southeast of Guilford. She still mows her yard
