This Week's News

BJ council decides to work through options before taking action

On January 6, the Burlington Jct. City Council listened intently to officials from Public Water Supply of Nodaway County, commonly known as rural water, on their offer concerning the future of the town’s water plant. The meeting was not regularly scheduled; however several other items of business were attended to while the council met. The

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Filing to close for candidates

The following is a list of the seats that are up in April and the candidates who have filed to date: Jefferson BOE Seat is up: Laura Galbraith, Jeff Farnan, Travis Angle Filed to run: none. Maryville BOE Seat is up: Roger Baker, Jason Haer, Sean Wiedmaier Filed to run: Sean Wiedmaier, Jason Haer, Penni

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New Year’s Baby arrives at hospital

Wade Tyler Stevens, son of Trent Stevens and Alexis West, Maryville, was named the Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville’s New Year’s Baby. Wade arrived at 1:58 am, Wednesday, January 1. He weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces. His grandparents are James and Jacqueline West, Veronica Dial and Amanda and Cordell Stevens, all of Maryville.

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Northwest fall semester honors list

The office of the registrar at Northwest Missouri State University announced students named to the academic or president’s honor rolls at the end of the 2019 fall semester. To be included on the academic honor roll a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain a grade-point average of 3.50 or above

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Sheriff Randy Strong submits his report for 2019

It is a pleasure to serve the citizens of this county. Here is my year-end report to you. We have great plans for 2020! DARE Program. The Gary Taylor Charitable Trust through the US Bank was awarded to Nodaway County DARE Program. The grant was for $4,600. DARE is taught in every school in the

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Challenges are necessary

By Judy Frueh I truly believe everything happens for a reason. I also believe every action can have a ripple effect. This last year has left me challenged in ways I never thought possible. I have been in situations that still seem surreal to me. I have been shunned by people that I thought loved

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Health center board sets 2020 budget

The Nodaway County Health Center Board of Trustees met on December 19 to amend the 2019 budget and to approve the 2020 budget. The health center will spend more this year than it takes in. Administrator Tom Patterson credited the deficit on the partial improvement to the concrete parking lot and the payment of the

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Franks steps up to senior center board president

With the recent resignation of Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate board president Bob Cooper, board member Carolyn Franks stepped into the presidential position for the Nodaway County Senior Center at the December 18 meeting. The board discussed finding an individual to fill the empty position. Board member Teresa Hayes offered to work on the senior

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Roach retires after 32 years at middle school

Cindy Roach, Maryville Middle School secretary, had expected it to be quiet on her last day, December 20, as she retired after 32 years of service to the Maryville R-II School District. Instead, she was busy with people dropping by, flowers, balloons, cake, punch and a plaque commemorating her journey at MMS. Happy smiles are

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Evergy Warns Customers of Recent Utility Scam Calls 

With a recent surge of reported scams calls, Evergy is warning customers to be wary of the tactics scammers use to attack consumers. Evergy offers these utility scam safety tips for customers: Customers have reported being contacted by Evergy demanding payments. We will never ask for your credit or debit card information over the phone. Verify the

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