According to the American Heart Association, people who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40 percent higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30 percent increased risk for stroke mortality – gaps that have grown for the past two decades. Mosaic Medical
The Skidmore City Council met August 15 for a tax levy and public hearing. The Skidmore Tax Levy was approved at $1 per $100 assessed valuation. The public hearing was presented by Jerri Dearmont, director of Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments, on the demolition grant and Skidmore fire district grants. Dearmont explained the four-factor
Members of the Leadership Maryville Cohort #37 put together their community service project at the Maryville Public Safety Facility on August 22. The group put together blessing bags for public safety to distribute as needed. The bags are care gifts that aim to provide essential items to individuals who are experiencing homelessness. The packages contain
Guilford Fun Day is Saturday, September 7 with the theme “Brought To You, Courtesy of The Red, White & Blue.” There will be an ice cream and FFA food tent, games, cornhole, prizes, rubber ducky raffle, silent auction and water slide. The grand marshals are Kenneth and Nida Clayton. Special musical guest will be Josh
The Maryville community, in partnership with the Community Blood Center, held its 150th blood drive, August 26 and 27. Christine Benson, Maryville, finishes with her 44th unit donation. Nearly 15,000 life-saving donations have been collected at the Maryville Community blood drives over the past 30 years, underscoring the community’s commitment to ensuring a strong blood
With the November 5 General Election being the next time to exercise your right to vote, Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton shared the important dates to be aware of for citizens. • Tuesday, September 24, Absentee voting begins in the clerk’s office, 403 North Market, Rm 211, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
The annual Graham Street Fair, August 22 – 25 this year, always packs the town with a homecoming-like atmosphere. This year many of the events’ entrants broke many past records with maximum participation and maximum fun. Among the 2024 Graham Street Fair royalty were Lil Mr. Graham, Ryker Green, son of April and James Johnson
Maryville Public Library’s eight week summer reading challenge saw the highest participation rate in 10 years. The challenge ended July 31 and had a total of 376 children, ages birth through 17, and 91 adults participate. There were at least 139 K-12 students completing the challenge of reading for at least 20 minutes per day
By Kathryn Rice The third annual Northwest Missouri Moon Festival is growing into a three-day event this year, Friday through Sunday, October 4-6 the Make It Maryville Board of Directors announced. The Moon Fest is located on the grounds of The Hangar, 1602 South Main Street, Maryville. The festival stage is 50 percent larger than
In the FFA Building, Addie Honan, Ellie Wilmes and Madeline Wilmes, all had championship items on display. Several of the FFA members also had the opportunity to participate in Food Insecurity Day and help package over 180,000 meals that will be sent all across the state.
