The annual County Government Day on March 22 brought eighth graders from Maryville Middle School, West Nodaway, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, Jefferson, South Nodaway and St. Gregory to the Nodaway County Courthouse and administration center to learn about county government. In the courtroom, 4th District Associate Circuit Judge Robert Rice polls MMS students. Information was
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people there is a potential for harm if FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests are not used according to the manufacturer’s test instructions. The FDA is also reminding people to keep the tests out of reach from children and pets. FDA authorized at-home COVID-19 tests have become
Two healthcare entities from the county received assistance from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the allocations received by Nodaway County. The North Star Advocacy Center, Maryville, represented by Meghan Kosmann and Linda Mattson, were granted $12,457 for several improvements to the facility including garage doors, front door upgrade as well as internet telephones
The Nodaway County Republican Lincoln Days dinner on March 19 saw a large turnout of candidates, incumbents and area Republicans. Held at the American Legion Post in Burlington Jct., attendees numbered approximately 140. Incumbents and candidates for seats in Nodaway County and the State of Missouri were: front, Jasper Logan, candidate for state representative; J
The Burlington Jct. City Council set a city-wide cleanup date for this spring during its March 8 regular meeting. The date for the cleanup will be May 17 and the council approved using Klosek Trash Service, Tarkio, at a cost of $1,500 for the event. The council also approved the purchase of valves that need
The Nodaway Community Theater Company will present the youth play of “The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux” at 7 pm, Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 and at 2 pm, Sunday, April 3. The cast is: front, Sidney Pohren, Abigail Rowen, Henry O’Gwin and Dinah Lance; back, Jonah Conn, Eliana Goldsmith, Avery Heideman, Bella Day, River
The Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play Park, located on Maryville’s southwest side, will have additional amenities for patrons to enjoy this summer. The Maryville City Council approved a contract for the purchase and installation of several new park items during its March 14 meeting. The contract with ABcreative, De Soto, KS, is not to exceed $134,383
Nodaway County Ambulance Director Bill Florea asked the board of directors to consider adjusting employee wages during the March 9 meeting. The board approved to adjust starting pay with a one percent increase and to adjust current employee pay with a two percent increase, by a vote of 5-1, with member Phil Rickabaugh voting against.
The Maryville Tourism Committee met February 9 and March 9 to discuss tourism in Maryville and the surrounding area. At the February meeting, the committee approved a $1,500 grant request for Make it Maryville made by Holly Cronk. The money is to be used to promote the group’s Spring Open House on March 19 with
At the Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate meeting on March 16, Vice President Joe Baumli told the board the senior center needs to “pull the trigger” on maintenance projects. “The longer we put it off, the more it will cost,” he said. This is the first meeting the board has had since January. The board
