This Week's News

Tuesday, September 15th COVID-19 report: four new cases; eighth death

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces four Nodaway County, Missouri residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The eighth death of a Nodaway County resident with COVID-19 was reported; the individual was a female between 80-89 years of age.  686 confirmed cases  76 active cases  602 released from

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Pickering Lions host 83rd Annual Pickering Horse Show

The 83rd Annual Pickering Horse Show will be held Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 in Pickering arena. The show is sponsored by the Pickering Lions Club. Concessions will be available. Masks and six-foot social distancing are recommended. On Friday, the event kicks off at 6:30 pm, with entertainment from Carlene Hall, a singer,

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Northwest Regents hear updates of COVID-19, race issues responses

The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents during its regular meeting September 3 received an update regarding the institution’s COVID-19 measures and an overview of its work to address issues of race. Institutional leaders briefed the Regents about the university’s COVID-19 mitigation measures and efforts to maintain on-ground instruction during the pandemic, saying they

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Maryville R-II develops new COVID-19 in-school plan

Due to the increasing number of absences for COVID-19 and related quarantines, Maryville High School transitioned to a hybrid model of instruction on September 9 in the high school. With  eight days of school in the history books, the Maryville School district had 101 students under quarantine for COVID-19 and five positive cases. Building breakdowns for

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Hopkins raises water rates for out-of-city customers

At the September 7 Hopkins City Council meeting, it was approved to increase the water rates to equal Public Water Supply of Nodaway County rates for clients who reside outside of the city limits. City Clerk Dee O’Riley reported she had been contacted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources with questions on the rural

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Saturday, September 12th COVID-19 reports:

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces seven individuals residing in Nodaway County, Missouri have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  677 confirmed cases  119 active cases  551 released from isolation  19 total hospitalizations  7 current hospitalizations  7 deaths The affected individuals include:  2 females between

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Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing available in Nodaway County

The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) and Missouri National Guard will perform drive-through testing for COVID-19 at the Maryville Community Center in the Missouri National Guard Armory bay, located at 1407 North Country Club Road, Maryville, from 10 am to 7 pm, Monday, September 14. The 400 tests are open to all

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Geography with Goudge

NBA Players Map, 2019-2020 “The NBA Playoffs are underway. This choropleth map is based on where the current 480 NBA roster players attended high school.  Two areas in the eastern half of the U.S. (Mid-Atlantic urban core and rural south central states) standout as leading per capita producers of players.  Professional basketball is truly an

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Tuesday, September 8 COVID report: eight new cases

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces eight individuals residing in Nodaway County, Missouri have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  649 confirmed cases  154 active cases  488 released from isolation  18 total hospitalizations  6 current hospitalizations  7 deaths  20% positive rate (Sept. 2 – Sept.

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Nucor-LMP brightens residents’ windows

By Kathryn Rice Nucor-LMP employees reached out with acts of kindness to brighten the days of area long-term care facility residents who are in isolation. “In this time of such uncertainty and isolation for many care facilities, there was a group of Nucor teammates who found a way to bring comfort in letting residents know

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