This Week's News

Geography with Goudge

Men’s College Ice Hockey Map, 2020 “Another winter sport (college ice hockey) was scheduled to have their Frozen Four this weekend.  But, due to coronavirus concerns it was cancelled. There are 60 Div. I hockey programs resulting in 1,602 players.  66% are from the U.S., 27% from Canada, 7% from Europe and less than 1%

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MSHSAA Cancels Spring Post-Season Events

Following Governor Parson’s announcement this afternoon, of in-person school closure for the remainder of the school year, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announces the cancellation of all remaining post-season events for the 2019-20 school year. “This decision is very difficult for all involved especially given the impact it will have on our

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Governor Parson Orders Schools Remain Closed for Remainder of Academic Year

In today’s COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced that all Missouri public and charter school buildings will remain closed through the remainder of the academic year. This recommendation was made to Governor Parson today by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and several school superintendents from rural and urban areas across the

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Churches provide low-cost, curbside meals

Two Maryville churches have adjusted how their community meals are to be handled. Both the First United Methodist Church and St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church have gone to curbside pick-up for the once-a-week meals. St. Gregory’s Manna Kitchen is from 5 to 6 pm, Mondays, and is a freewill offering. FUMC’s ChOW is from 5

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Maryville’s ARC Physical Therapy+ open during COVID-19, offering telehealth

Physical Therapy+ is continuing to adapt to our current global pandemic and working to care for all new referrals and current patients in a safe and effective manner. Physical therapy and occupational therapy services have been identified by the US Department of Homeland Security as essential healthcare providers during this global pandemic. Physical and occupational

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Second positive COVID-19 for Nodaway County

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces a second Nodaway County, Missouri resident has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The affected individual is a male between 30-39 years of age, and a resident of Nodaway County.  The individual is quarantined in a private home. If you are not contacted by a county

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Kawasaki plant adds to closure list

Two Maryville manufacturing firms shut down production lines due to COVID-19 On March 20, Maryville’s newest manufacturer, Bolder Industries, located on Maryville’s east side, decided to shut down during the initial threat of the COVID-19. Then on March 31, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, south of Maryville, opted to close their operations. Both firms recommended that their

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The Ministry Center remains open

As of April 1, The Ministry Center, 971 South Main Street, Maryville, will remain open during its normal operating hours of 2 to 4 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Director Merlin Atkins said the center is restricting volunteers to eight people and restricting clients to a maximum of two in the building at a time.

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Shipps Lawns reaches milestone

Joe Shipps recently noted his business, Shipps Lawns, Maitland, has begun its 30th year of service to the region. “We bought the business in September 1990 from Wayne and Maxine Morelock of Skidmore,” said Shipps. “His slogan was “Wayne is my name and lawns are my game.” Morelock had operated the business for a decade,

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Church responses to Holy Week activities

First United Methodist Church By Pastor Kim Mitchell While our Maryville First United Methodist Church building is closed for church services, small groups and the many community organizational events we host, we are not closed as a church. We are doing everything we can to make sure we are connecting with our community. Volunteers are

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