This Week's News

Mosaic Medical Center-Albany plans celebration

With a proud tradition dating back to 1954, Mosaic Medical Center-Albany (MMC-A) – previously Northwest Medical Center and prior to that Gentry County Memorial Hospital – will conclude renovations on its campus and implementation of the Mosaic electronic medical record system with a celebration. Saturday, October 5, from 4 – 7 pm Visit MMC-A as part of

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Northwest names John Coffey next station manager of KXCV-KRNW

Northwest Missouri State University has named John Coffey the station manager of its award-winning National Public Radio affiliate, KXCV-KRNW. Coffey has 36 years of experience in the broadcasting field, including the last 20 at KXCV-KRNW, where he has served as the station’s news and sports director, playing a central role in its news reporting and

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Maryville council handles several public hearings

After a closed session for the topic of personnel, the Maryville City Council opened its September 23 meeting with three public hearings. No citizen spoke on any of the issues. Public hearing number one was the franchise agreement with KCP&L. Company representative Royal Turner spoke briefly. The ordinance to execute the franchise contract was approved.

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Beebusters celebrate National Honey Month

September is National Honey Month and to celebrate the Northwest Missouri Beebusters had members bring samples of their honey, harvested this year, for everyone to try. “It was fun comparing everyone’s honey,” Erin Mullins, Beebuster member, said. “Even though we all live relatively close to each other, the honeys all tasted a little bit differently.

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Skidmore decides not to join regional wastewater facility

The Skidmore City Council, at the September 12 meeting, voted to not join in with Maitland and Graham on a regional wastewater treatment plant facility, but to remain in the loop to join in on a possible regional wastewater operation. The second public meeting was held by Northwest Regional Council of Governments, with Emily Wicoff

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Clearmont council deliberates over alley

Property owners along an alley in Clearmont came to the Clearmont City Council on September 17 to get an answer about the alley’s apparent closure. Donovan Harris, who recently purchased 315 South Pine, is having individuals drive across his property due to the apparent closure of the alley. Katrina Dolin’s property, which lies directly behind

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Tourism committee approves budget to send to city council

At the September 11 meeting, the Maryville Tourism Committee approved the projected 2020 budget to be sent to the Maryville City Council for approval. The budget estimates a carryover amount for the committee of $283,985 at the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1. Other estimated revenue for the tourism effort will include $165,000

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Blood, platelet transfusions help save Nodaway County child

A Maryville Community Blood Drive will be held on September 24. By Kathryn Rice One of the things people take for granted is there will be blood available, if it is needed. There’s no magic involved in having readily available blood supplies; it’s all of the everyday people who take the time out of their

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Northwest to host annual Family Weekend activities

Parents and families of Northwest Missouri State University students will gather for a weekend of entertainment, athletic events and family fun as the University celebrates its annual Family Weekend September 27 to 29. “Family Weekend is an opportunity to showcase Northwest and the awesome engagement opportunities our students have on campus,” Drake Summers, Northwest’s student

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United Way campaign sets goal at $76,000

The 2019-2020 United Way of Nodaway County annual campaign official began September 1 with a monetary goal of $76,000. The funds will be used to help benefit the following Nodaway County partner agencies: The Source Medical Center, The Ministry Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, Nodaway County Community Building, Nodaway County School Nurses,

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