Churches throughout Nodaway County are announcing plans for Holy Week celebration services. Following are the submitted events: Barnard Barnard Christian Church • March 29 – Maundy Thursday service, 8 pm • April 1 – Easter sunrise service with breakfast following, 7 am; no Sunday school Barnard United Methodist Church • March 29 – Maundy Thursday
The Nodaway County Commissioners’ office will change its days of operation beginning the first of April. Currently, the commission meets from 8 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays. The hours will stay the same. However, beginning April 3 they will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Many of the vendors that
The Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging is accepting nominations for its board of directors and Silver Haired Legislators (SHL). Individuals who are interested in either of these positions should contact the agency office at 888.844.5626 to request the necessary forms, which will be sent to them. Completed forms must be received in the agency
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during its regular meeting March 15, approved a 2.1 percent increase of the university’s tuition for the coming academic year in addition to an average 2.5 percent increase of room and board fees. Northwest undergraduate students will be affected by the tuition hike, while tuition rates for graduate
The Nodaway News Leader will be accepting submissions of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month in April. Young people are encouraged to submit poetry for a chance to win Chamber Bucks and the opportunity to be published in the newspaper. All types of poetry will be accepted. There are three age divisions to the
By Kathryn Rice Local rescue squads play an important part as first responders in Nodaway County. There are six of these squads. The fourth article in this series is about the West Nodaway Rescue Unit 140. • Responsibilities: The squad covers the west side of Nodaway County including the areas of Wilcox, Burlington Jct., Clearmont,
Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton reported that her office will be open from 8 am to noon, Saturday, March 31 for any registered voter to vote an absentee ballot. Her office is located in the Administration Center, 403 North Market, Maryville. Voters should bring proper identification, such as a driver’s license, non-driver’s photo ID, voter
By Kathryn Rice Pat Spire received the 2017 Nodaway News Leader Leader Legacy Award at a recent Maryville Optimist Club meeting. “I was shocked,” Spire said, who has been active in 4-H for more than 40 years. “I had no idea. I was surprised and humbled to get it.” The Nodaway News Leader has honored
Burlington Jct. City Council members discussed changes to the derelict vehicle policy during their regular meeting March 12. Mayor Justin Plymell had received some citizen complaints about derelict vehicles around town that were not being moved or fixed. Council reviewed the policy and did not agree with the wording. They discussed various changes; a new
Northwest Missouri State University will host three artists working in the mediums of theatre, music and art during a unique series of master classes, presentations and performances in the coming weeks. The series “Transformations: A Life in the Arts” will feature guests artists Jo Byrnes, Cassia Kite and Kevin Bobo, all of whom have ties
