This Week's News

Japanese beetle numbers increasing in corn, soybean fields

Missouri corn and soybean growers are reporting growing numbers of Japanese beetles in crops in recent weeks, says University of Missouri Extension state entomologist Ivair Valmorbida. Valmorbida uses numbers from MU Extension’s Pest Monitoring Network, which gathers information from across the state The highest numbers are reported in northwest Missouri’s Gentry County. Numbers are also

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Maryville council looks toward new water plant

At the June 24 Maryville City Council Meeting, representatives from HDR Engineering were in attendance to discuss the next steps toward a potential new water plant for the city and area water customers. According to HDR, membranes used for water treatment are approaching the end of useful life in August 2027. The city and HDR

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Clearmont council hears of a property’s weeds

The Clearmont City Council met on June 18 to address the business of the city. Last month’s minutes were approved, as well as the bills to be paid. Justin Riley has installed the new water meters, and the new water bill software will be ready later in July. John Sportsman conducted the backflow prevention assembly

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Burlington Jct. council hires code enforcer

The Burlington Jct. City Council met on July 8 to discuss city business. The minutes from June were approved, including a correction. The correction clarified that Council Member Martha Greeley voted no on May’s financial report. City Manager Jo Anna Marriott gave the June financial report. She stated that all monthly bills were paid and

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Maryville Chamber to present community awards at annual banquet

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its community awards to be presented at its September 19th Annual Banquet. Those who would like to make a nomination, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 660.582.8643 or email director@maryvillechamber.com. Nominations are requested for the following: The Fred Von Behren Good Citizen Award will be presented

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Pride Lions give to The Ministry Center, Senior Center

The Maryville Pride Lions Club recently donated monies to two group that serve the Maryville area. Capture Nodaway County: A celebration of community through photography Nodaway County Economic Development (NCED) invites shutterbugs of all levels to showcase the beauty, diversity and essence of our vibrant community through the lens of their cameras. Whether drawn to

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New MDC hunting booklets available for deer, turkey, dove, waterfowl

Missouri deer, turkey, waterfowl, and dove hunters can get the most current information on upcoming fall hunting from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) new 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and the Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest 2024-2025. The 2024 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet

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New Missouri law to freeze residence taxes for seniors

It took the Missouri General Assembly the 2024 session to fix the proposed legislation from last year that will allow residential property tax freezes for senior citizens. Governor Parson signed the bill into law July 9,which passed the implementation of the details to the county commissions of the state. What began as SB190, the final

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