This Week's News

County health board sets tax levy

The Nodaway County Health Board, August 17, set the tax levy for 2023 at 4.95¢ per $100 assessed valuation. Assessed valuation raised in 2022 to $417,908,772 from $399,126,552 the previous year. The maximum voter authorized levy is 5¢ per $100 assessed valuation. 2023 estimated revenue will be $197,169. The board gave Administrator Tom Patterson the

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Showing the love to former Maryvillians

Friends and family wanted to show their love and support for the Dempsey family located in south Texas, now. Steve and Joetta Dempsey were staples in the Maryville community for many years. They raised two sons, Tyler and Chad, who are both wonderful musicians. Chad was handed a cancer diagnosis in July. He has shown

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Maryville Parks and Rec reviews FY23 budget

At the August 15 Maryville Parks and Recreation board meeting, some of the FY 23 proposed budget was reviewed. Director of Parks and Rec Jeff Stubblefield is still working on it, and hopes to have it available for approval at the September meeting. Stubblefield went over financial information. Expenses are up $89,633 as there are

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Albany’s Mosaic Medical Center calls for art submissions

Calling all artists; let your creativity take center stage by entering your artwork for consideration in The Art Experience at Mosaic Medical Center – Albany. Artists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to create and submit artwork. Theme is artist’s choice. Most media will be considered; however, due to limitations of the venue,

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10 Squared Women donate to NWMO Child Advocacy

On August 23, 10 Squared Women of Maryville donated $8,700 to Northwest Missouri Child Advocacy. Advocacy Task Force Director Jackie Cochenour, center, received the check from Amanda Twaddle and Elaine Wilson, both of 10 Square Women. Wilson had nominated the child advocacy to the club as a way of spreading the word about the work the advocacy

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Lash Lab wins Downtown Maryville’s window contest

The Lash Lab + Beauty Bar was announced as the winner of the Downtown Maryville window display contest on August 23. Located at 114 E. 2nd Street, Lash Lab’s display included a Bobby Bearcat with manicured nails and lash extensions to showcase the business’s service lines. “The Lash Lab did a great job of incorporating

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Maryville Chamber’s new executive is Becky Albrecht

After a thorough search, the Maryville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have announced, Becky Albrecht has accepted the position as executive director of the Chamber beginning September 1. “I could not be more excited to work on behalf of the Chamber to strengthen business partnerships and promote the success of the community. The great

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Controlled chaos reigns on EFE’s 1st Day of School

Eugene Field Elementary, August 23, saw students and parents walking up to one of three entrances on the first day of school. With buses waiting to unload and cars with drop-offs, the East Second Street in front of EFE was teeming. Teachers, principals and the school resource officer were out welcoming students to a new

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Maryville Chamber packs the event center for annual banquet

Nearly 100 business leaders and their staff attended the 2022 Maryville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, August 18 at the Mozingo Event Center with Dr. Tyler Tapps, interim board president as the emcee. The evening theme was, The Roaring Twenties with “flapper girls and dapper gentlemen.” Live music was provided by Tyler Forkerts. Awards were

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Maryville Chamber packs the event center for annual banquet

Nearly 100 business leaders and their staff attended the 2022 Maryville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, August 18 at the Mozingo Event Center with Dr. Tyler Tapps, interim board president as the emcee. The evening theme was, The Roaring Twenties with “flapper girls and dapper gentlemen.” Live music was provided by Tyler Forkerts. Awards were

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