The Clearmont City Council met on October 17 to discuss city business. Last month’s minutes were approved, and the monthly bills were approved to be paid with the exception of holding the RVS Software bill, as a determination will be made on renewal at the next meeting. The new water meters have been
The South Nodaway R-IV School District was given a whole beef, or around 600-700 hanging pounds from the Julie, Jeff and Heather Martin. Superintendent Dustin Skoglund was grateful for the donation, and thinks it important to have that sort of relationship with local members of the community. Donations like this help feed many students and
“God’s Earth is Something to Fight For” by Maryville children’s book author, Amy Houts, is a groundbreaking, Christian 32-page picture book about God’s call to take care of the Earth and fight climate change. Through simple prose and multiple verses from the Bible, Houts explains to children that everyone, all human beings, must work together
The Nodaway County Historical Society will induct a local person into the Stairway of the Stars at 1 pm, Sunday, November 12. The event will be held at the museum located at 110 N. Walnut, Maryville. The society will be honoring Dr. Joe Powell as its 2023 inductee into the Stairway of Stars. Powell and
A few years ago, a woman named Kayla joined a Tobacco/Vaping Cessation class offered by Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville only because the Maryville Kawasaki plant cares about the wellness of their employees. Kayla did not want to be in that room with me or the 10-15 other people who were being financially encouraged to
Nodaway County property owners, for the most part, will see little difference in tax levy payment from last year. The highest rate is in Jackson Township at $9.78 per $100 assessed valuation, which is a one-cent less from last year. The taxing entities and rates for taxpayers in the Jackson Township are: state, 3¢; Senate
At the October 18 Nodaway County Health Center Board meeting, banking services and CD rates were discussed. Since the September meeting, Administrator Tom Patterson had transferred $50,000 into a Southern Bank CD. He was unable to place the money that had been designated for an Edward Jones CD. The decision was made to wait until
Grab your running shoes and turkey hats, because Downtown Maryville is set to host the 2nd Annual Downtown Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, at 8 am, Thursday, November 23. The event promises to be a fun-filled run/walk for the whole community, starting at the intersection of Fourth Street and Buchanan Street. Participants of all ages
At the October 18 Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate, Inc. meeting, Senior Center Administrator Amie Firavich turned her resignation in with her last day being Friday, December 29. Firavich said she has things to finish and clear up before she leaves. She also wants to find and train her replacement. “The last six years have
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 760, Maryville, is collecting deer hides to be used for gloves for disabled veterans. The boxes are located at the current Elks building at 115 North Main, Maryville; Ravenwood, Sheridan and Grant City. Other box locations will be announced at a later date. The boxes will be
