This Week's News

September events provide local fun

Back-to-school hasn’t slowed Nodaway County events and activities in September. Here are some of the events which are scheduled: • September 2 – Mozingo Labor Day Shamble, Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, Seachrest 18 Golf Course, 9 am. Two-person shamble, where both players tee off, pick the best shot and then play their own ball in

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Leaders meet for combining 911 emergency dispatch service

The officials of several county law enforcement and emergency response groups gathered in the Nodaway County Commissioners’ office August 27 to continue to plan for the combining of emergency dispatch services in the county. Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel reported the bids for new equipment will be opened on September 6. The original provider of

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Maryville leaders continue to plan

The Maryville City Council began the August 26 evening meeting with a workshop on the coming year’s budget. The regular session, which began at 7 pm, opened with a public hearing on the proposed property tax for the next year. There was no citizen who addressed the council concerning the tax rate. Later in the

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Clearmont leaders hear from residents

To close or clear an alley? This question was posed to the Clearmont City Council August 20 meeting when Donovan Harris, the new owner of the Beulah West property at 315 South Pine, requested a decision. Harris, accompanied by his father, Steve, reported there are KCP&L utility poles, a fence and a shed in the

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KCP&L, Westar complete transition to Evergy

This week, KCP&L and Westar Energy will launch a customer education campaign to introduce the companies’ new brand name, Evergy. The campaign highlights the utility’s continued focus on the communities it serves. “While our name has changed, our character has not. We remain committed to stabilizing prices for our customers and remaining deeply involved in

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Pat Spire inducted into 4-H Hall

Nodaway County’s Pat Spire was recently recognized at the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony during the Missouri State Fair at State Fair Community College, Sedalia. For the event, she was joined by Nodaway County YPA Dana Rae Auffert; Patty and Ed Spire and Doug and Stephanie Spire, sons and daughters-in-law; and Trudy Kinman, friend.

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Tuck Point brings casual dining to Ravenwood

By Kathryn Rice The Tuck Point Bar and Grill has opened in Ravenwood and co-owners, Colby Wiederholt and Megan Carroll, are excited to bring a fun, relaxed dining experience to the area. The bar and grill, which opened on May 31, features tenderloins, hamburgers, salads, wraps and appetizers. Specials include Tenderloin Tuesday, where for $6.99,

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Maryville tourism committee selects logo

The Maryville Tourism Committee unanimously recommended the approval of an official logo on August 14 to be used for tourism efforts. The Maryville City Council is expected to provide its formal blessing of the logo at the Monday, August 26 meeting, City Manager Greg McDanel said. The logo was chosen from a selection of 238

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Skidmore city council sets tax rate

The Skidmore City Council meeting was held on August 15 to set the tax rate for the upcoming year. The council set the rate at the maximum allowable of $1 per $100 valuation for the general funds and $1 per $100 valuation for the city’s streets and roads. The city is estimating income of $36,932

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We Gotchya! benefits from Maryville Host Lions

Members of We Gotchya!, a non-profit organization which supports women’s and feminine issues in Northwest Missouri, gave a presentation to the Maryville Host Lions Club on August 15. Upon completion of the presentation, Host Lion President Joe Baumli and others showed support, offered ideas and presented We Gotchya! with a check for $500. The donation

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