This Week's News

Maryville Young Players presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr.

The White Rabbit. The Cheshire Cat. Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee. Talking flowers. A crafty Caterpillar. The Mad Hatter. The Queen of Hearts. And, of course, Alice! One of the most famous children’s books of all time and a Disney classic film comes to life as Maryville Young Players (MYP) presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr.

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Jury convicts Ravenwood man in death of former Parnell mayor

An Atchison County jury found a Ravenwood man guilty of Felony Involuntary Manslaughter in the 2nd Degree on June 6 before Fourth Circuit Associate Judge Corey Herron. Marlin F. Meyer, 72, was found guilty of criminal negligence and could face up to four years in prison. In August 2017, a Nodaway County grand jury indicted

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Maryville council works through annexation properties

The Maryville City Council held three public hearings dealing with annexation of properties prior to the May 30 regular meeting. The properties were: an acreage owned by Nodaway County near South Depot; land along Leigh Wilson Industrial Drive owned by the city; and 63 acres owned by the Vinardi Trust laying east of Wal-Mart. No

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Invisible Illness Support Group welcomes all

Three women were instrumental in starting a monthly support group for individuals who suffer from invisible chronic illnesses. Karen Yarnell has suffered for 13 years from various autoimmune disorders including Hashimoto’s disease, celiac disease, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. She reached out to Marcy Sobotka who has struggled with Hashimoto’s for three years and Jodie

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Governor Greitens resigns

By Katherine Palmer, Columbia Missourian Missouri Governor Eric Greitens’ once-meteoric political rise crashed May 29 at the state Capitol as he announced his resignation. “This ordeal has been designed to cause an incredible amount of strain on my family,” said the 44-year-old Rhodes Scholar with a degree in ethics. Standing alone, his voice cracked as

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Incoming governor Mike Parson brings less drama to Jefferson City

By Noah Higgins-Dunn, Columbia Missourian Missouri’s next governor, Mike Parson, has few similarities to Gov. Eric Greitens, but he might serve as a greater ally for Republicans in Jefferson City. Come June 1 at 5 pm, Parson will become Missouri’s 57th governor after Greitens announced he would resign May 29 evening amid criminal charges and

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Nodaway County Senior Center opens board positions

Nominations for three spots on the Nodaway County Senior Center Board of Directors with be accepted now through 4 pm, Monday, June 4 at 1210 East First Street, Maryville. The director terms are for three years. The election date is Tuesday, June 19. Any person may stop in or call 660.562.3999 with their nomination.

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St. Francis hosts annual golf classic

The 2018 St. Francis Hospital Foundation’s golf classic “Our Roots Run Deep” began May 12 with the second annual adult/youth alternate-shot golf event at the Mozingo Watson 9. Left: On May 17, a 19th hole social was held at the Mozingo Conference Center saw Foundation Executive Director Megan Jennings recognize Nodaway Valley Bank CEO and

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Mozingo Advisory Board discusses policies

The Mozingo Advisory Board recently discussed possible improvements and policy changes to be implemented after peak season ends. Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland suggested implementing a survey to all current campers as well as emailing a survey to past campers asking about park improvements and what they think staff could do to make Mozingo better.

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