This Week's News

Geography with Goudge

ESPN Early Signing Recruits, 2021 “As we move from November to December, the college basketball season gets into full swing (assuming the pandemic cooperates).  In addition, it was also the Early Signing period (Nov. 11-18) for recruits from the class of 2021.  160 out of the ESPN Top 247 high school recruits have already signed

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Tourism Committee receives updates from merchants

The Maryville Tourism Committee received updates from two local merchants at the November 18 meeting. Holly Kay Cronk, owner of Ferluknat Farm, told the committee there was increased interest in the Make It Maryville Facebook page. She and other businesses have conducted a push on the December 5 Shop Hop event. The group has been

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Uniquely Nodaway winners claim prizes

Jacki Anderson was a Week Five winner from Firewillow Therapeutic Massage. Terry Stiens had a Week 5 winning ticket from Something Country. Carole Couts claimed her gift certificates with her Week 5 winning ticket from Ferluknat Farm. Dana Poe redeemed her Week 4 winning ticket from Simply Posh.

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It’s a Real Christmas #30 is planned

This Christmas is a little different than the first 29 It’s a Real Christmas events. Families and individuals can pick up or request delivery to enjoy a wonderful Christmas dinner just as in the past. The 30th Annual It’s a Real Christmas dinner will be from 11:30 am to 1 pm, Friday, December 25 at

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Community launches caregiver card shower for Maryville hospital

Showing thanks for a job well done is an easy gift to give this holiday season, and one Maryville resident is encouraging others to do just that. “There are more than 500 employees who work at the Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville, and I think it would be absolutely terrific if we could thank each and every

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Senior center doesn’t receive funding for meals

The Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate board met on November 17 to handle the following business for the Nodaway County Senior Center. The board was informed by the Young at Heart Resources for healthy aging by letter, September 28, that the second Request for Proposal for Nutrition Service 2021 for Nodaway County was rejected after

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Mosaic Maryville president highlights football team

By Nate Blackford, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville president Wow! What a fall it has been for Maryville Spoofhound athletics. Teams have competed for conference, district and state championships, and a number of trophies have been added to the halls of Maryville High School. It’s been so much fun watching these kids and coaches compete,

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Taste and Odor in Drinking Water

The City of Maryville is currently experiencing taste and odor issues in the water treatment process as a result of increased Geosmin levels in the raw water supply at Mozingo Lake. Geosmin is a naturally occurring compound produced by bacteria in soil and algae found in surface water. Cold temperatures kill off algae in surface

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New book selection offered at the NNL

There are several new and reprinted editions of books, written by local authors, for sale at the Nodaway News Leader office. The new book by DJ McAllister continues with his escapades of taking an assignment of uncovering and eliminating a group who want to overthrow America. There have been other books from McAllister that speaks to his

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The light of the season shines at area churches

The churches in Nodaway County prepare to celebrate “The Reason for the Season” with the following worship opportunities. With COVID-19 complications, contact the church before attending any of the services or Masses. Burlington Jct. First Christian Church Christmas Eve Service, 7:15 pm, Thursday, December 24. Conception Conception Abbey The Basilica is closed, however, Mass and

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