This Week's News

County officeholders call for salary commission

The Nodaway County elected officeholders gathered for their odd-numbered year salary commission October 24 with Elaine Wilson, presiding. Wilson opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and then opened nominations for the chairperson to the commission. Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker was elected. He called for any motions to raise or continue at the

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November provides warm, toasty events

With November kicking off, Nodaway Countians are busier than ever with activities and events for the whole family. Here are the submitted events for the 11th month of the year. • November 1 – December 13 – Shop Merryville, when shoppers spend $20 or more at participating Chamber businesses they will receive a ticker in the weekly drawing.

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Porter donates to Toys 4 Tots

Mika Porter, Maryville, recently donated several toys to the Today’s Civic Women’s Toys for Tots of Nodaway County. While she was at the Nodaway News Leader she took advantage of the $5 off an annual subscription offer to renew her subscription. The Nodaway News Leader is offering a $5 credit off of a one-year subscription

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Maryville leaders move forward with visitors center at Mozingo

Several items were approved to move forward with the construction of the visitors center at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park during  the October 23 Maryville City Council meeting. The following contracts were approved. • James Electric, LLC, Maryville, for materials and installation of an electrical system. $43,500. • Strueby Plumbing and Trenching, Conception Jct, for materials and

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MCCA to spread Christmas cheer

  The Maryville Citizens for Community Action met October 23. One of the attendees’ activities was to sign Christmas cards furnished by The Printery House, Conception. Part of the group signing the cards are front: Lisa Macali, NCED; Rita Wallinga, Young at Heart, Albany; Heather Griffith, City of Maryville; back: Dave McLaughlin. The cards will

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Chamber announces Shop Merryville promotion

To encourage shopping local at Maryville Chamber member businesses during the 2023 holiday season, the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring Shop Merryville. This holiday season, over 20 Chamber businesses have volunteered to participate in Shop Merryville by providing prizes for weekly drawings held every Tuesday between November 14 and December 12.

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Maryville Chamber names Grinch finalists

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce has announced the following individuals as finalists for its Grinch Contest: Ark of Freedom – Rebecca Wyant Wyant is founder and president of The of Ark of Freedom. Her passion is helping others find hope, healing and freedom from addiction. She pours her heart into coordinating and leading life

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News Leader welcomes new employees

News Leader welcomes new employees Briley Wilmes and Blake Whitaker are the two newest employees at the Nodaway News Leader. Wilmes, a Maryville native, has been handling basic tasks around the office, including customer service, invoices and circulation. Now that she has gotten more used to the position, she is excited to see where it

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HRSA grants $100,000 to Rural Northwest Missouri Behavioral Health Consortium

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has committed $100,000 to support the Rural Northwest Missouri Behavioral Health Consortium. The consortium is led by Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville and includes partner organizations Mosaic Medical Center – Albany, Family Guidance Center, Northwest Missouri State University, New Beginnings Counseling Center and the Northwest Missouri Cooperative Mental

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