Maryville R-II School District was awarded a Pathways for Educators grant by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for use in the professional development of 36 middle and high school teachers. The DESE grant was applied for by Pathways Consultant Allyson Graham of the Regional Professional Development Center at Northwest Missouri State
Nodaway County Assessor Rex Wallace received a letter on July 15 from Jerome Wallach, representing The Wallach Law Firm, St. Louis, announcing he nor his client, Walmart, would be attending the Nodaway County Board of Equalization hearing on July 16 in Maryville. Wallach explained since he is representing Walmart at four other county Board of Equalization
“Find Your Treasure at the Nodaway County Fair” parade will begin at 9:30 am, Saturday, July 20. Categories include floats, antique cars, trucks, implements, horse, clowns, politicians, children and families. Pre-registration by Wednesday, July 17 is required for judged entries and is encouraged for all entries. Entry is free and forms are available at the
“Find your treasure at the Nodaway County Fair” is the theme for the 2019 event. As a new feature this year, the fair board is planning a scavenger hunt with a $200 prize for the winner who finds the most items from the list. The hunt will begin at the fair office, located in the
The Parnell community turned out to enjoy the varied activities at the annual Parnell Duck Race and Festival on July 13 and 14. Warm temperatures did not deter the festivities at the tree-shaded city parks. The parade grand marshal was Donna Auffert who has lived around the Parnell area her whole life. Little Mr. and
A complete overhaul is nearing completion at the Nodaway County Community Building, located north of the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport on Hawk Road in Maryville. Updates to the building, which is over 45 years old, include full flake epoxy flooring by Hensley Flooring, new wall covering, three new bathrooms and a new catering kitchen, all
Hopkins resident Jason Dobbins addressed the Hopkins City Council at the July 2 meeting on a nuisance letter his family received about their horse. The letter was written by Hopkins City Attorney Taryn Henry, who also attended the meeting. Dobbins said the nuisance letter was vague and didn’t state how the horse was a nuisance.
The city council of Burlington Jct. met on July 9 with a shorter agenda to address due to an extra meeting held June 25 where the council adopted the town’s 2019-20 budget. The budget expenses included the same amount for Alliance work as this past year, however, the contract states a three percent annual increase,
Mason Walk, a 2019 Maryville High School graduate, was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2023 on June 27 and began six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of plebe summer. Walk is the son of Scott Walk and Karen Walk, Maryville. Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the academy’s
“The Naughty Little Frog” photo entered in the 2019 Nodaway News Leader’s Sixth Annual Photography Contest by Addison Weldon, 12-year-old daughter of Adam and Sherra Weldon, Maryville, was the grand prize winner garnering the most points by the three judges and Facebook likes. Kay Wilson, NNL publisher-owner, congratulated Addison and presented the $100 worth of
