This Week's News

The Nodaway-Holt school officials, board members, students, and community celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the $2.3 million addition to the high school in Graham November 10.

The national Red Ribbon Week’s theme this year is “Send a message. Stay drug free.” Area schools took the opportunity to provide fun activities, including dress-up days, to students urging them to stay drug free. At West Nodaway Elementary October 29, the theme was “I’m too smart to use drugs” and the students dressed up

The Pickering City Council met November 4, at the Community Center.  As the meeting began the council announced the town is getting new water meters that will no longer have to be read manually. Roll call was then taken, with all members in attendance.  The lights in the city sign were replaced; it is much

The Hopkins City Council addressed a new ordinance concerning the town’s floodplain during  their November 4 meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kelly Morrison.  Jenni and Jeremiah Snyder, town residents, were in attendance to address a letter they received from the council.  A new floodplain ordinance, #459, was read aloud by Deandra

The cutting of the official ribbon brought the applause and shouts of happiness from all who had worked hard to make the Healing Garden at Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville a reality during the grand opening ceremony November 2.

EL Crawford construction began erecting the steel walls for the Maryville Public Safety facility, located at First and North Vine Streets, October 31. City Manager Greg McDanel noted it is the hope of the firm to have the building “closed in” before winter weather deters construction days.

Recent news headlines and concerns about the increase in the county’s smoking prevalence are two factors in upcoming educational opportunities sponsored by Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. On Friday, November 1, Teri Harr will be presenting a Lunch and Learn on the “Dangers of Smoking and Vaping.” The free luncheon will be held at noon

Donna Parmelee, of 1626 North Ray Avenue, is the October 2019 winner of the Beautification Award Program. Parmalee was congratulated by Mayor Rachael Martin for showing great pride in her home by landscaping and decorating for the seasons. Every month from April to October, Maryville recognizes a property owner for the continued beautification or improvements

The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents met October 23 to address several agenda items prior to the Bearcat Homecoming activities at the end of the week. A policy proposal brought to the Regents by Vice President Carrick was to allow for purchases and contracts of up to $100,000 to come from the president

Citizen involvement should be welcomed at meetings Today’s political climate has garnered at least one good aspect for society among a whole slew of negatives. People, including a lot of my friends and family, have started watching the national scene. As a side note, this could make for some interesting Thanksgiving gatherings. Even though it