Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces a fourth Nodaway County, Missouri resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), by rapid test at MOSAIC Medical Center-Maryville. The affected individual is a female between 90-99 years of age, and a resident of Nodaway County. The individual is isolated at a private residence. If
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General declared the outbreak of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, advising countries to prepare for the containment, detection, isolation and case management, contact training, and prevention of onward spread of disease; and, WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020,
“The NFL Draft concluded this past weekend after picking 255 players over 7 rounds, representing 35 states and one country. This per capita map displays The ‘Pigskin Cult’ or Deep South producing the greatest number of elite football players. Two conferences, The SEC (25%) and Big Ten (19%), accounted for 44% of the players drafted.
Early planted corn growth has slowed with cool soil temperatures. Corn takes about 100 to 120 growing degree days to emerge. Corn growing degree days (GDD) are calculated by subtracting the plant’s lower base or threshold temperature of 50 °F, that is 10 °C, from the average daily air temperature in °F or °C. Average
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors voted April 16 to grant relief of portions of the MSHSAA bylaws that include summer limits on contact between coaches and student-athletes, on April 16. The board voted to allow seniors to be viewed as enrolled students through the summer, which allows them to
As the COVID-19 continues to impact daily lives, Hy-Vee is asking essential workers across its eight-state region to submit photos of themselves doing their jobs so Hy-Vee can recognize the work they are doing to serve their communities. The photos will be featured on Hy-Vee’s social media platforms in a video montage as part of
During today’s COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on Monday, May 4, 2020. Governor Parson was joined by Missouri Hospital Association President and CEO Herb Kuhn, MO HealthNet Director Todd Richardson, Missouri
By Kathryn Rice With schools not being in session, some students have pursued business opportunities or have expanded on previous ideas. Following are two such entrepreneurs. Mattie Dimmitt Mattie Dimmitt, the daughter of Elizabeth and Travis Dimmitt, is a 10-year-old Horace Mann Laboratory School fourth grader, who started Smile More Cards as her entry in
Nodaway County residents have local food businesses that have extended services. Tuck Point Bar and Grill, Ravenwood, through an agreement with Sysco Foods, has been offering groceries for curbside pick up. The restaurant is selling necessities, such as sugar, flour and yeast, along with gloves, paper towels, condiments and bath tissue. Other items offered are
After three readings in three meetings, Clearmont City Council passed a new law April 21 to only allow residents to file for a city position if all the monies owed to the city are paid in full. Councilman Herb Snodderley brought the ordinance to the council’s attention early this year. The council read and approved
