The City of Maryville and Maryville Parks & Recreation announced November 15 that a new park featuring a splash pad for children will be coming to Maryville in 2020 because of the generosity of former residents, Dick and Kay Thomson. The Thomson Splash ‘N’ Play will be located on vacant property situated near the
Nodaway County’s MU Extension office sponsored a meeting November 18 at the Nodaway County Administration Center for local elected officials and the general public to learn about the processes of Missouri’s Sunshine Law. The gathering saw nearly 20 people representing townships, towns, school boards and other tax-funded entities. Long time Extension leader, Jerry Baker, was
Maryville High School is spreading cheer the best way we know how: “Singing loud for all to hear!” At 7 pm, Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23 and 2 pm, Sunday, November 24, students will perform the musical version of the modern Christmas classic, “Elf, the Musical,” in the Schneider Performing Arts Center. Tickets
Northwest Missouri State University will “Celebrate Agriculture” with a series of activities Saturday, Nov. 16. “Celebrate Agriculture allows us to come together to recognize the impact agriculture has in the region and at Northwest Missouri State University,” said Rod Barr, director of the School of Agricultural Sciences. “It gives us an opportunity to showcase
Maryville High School is launching a new book-gifting program aimed at older readers. Spoofhound Bookshelf will offer free reading books to interested high school students throughout the school year. The project was a result of collaboration between MHS Librarian Kimberly Offutt and student parent Kelley Baldwin. Inspired by similar book-gifting programs for younger readers, Baldwin
The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce announced the five Grinch Marshal candidates, one of whom will lead the Chamber’s fifth annual Christmas Parade beginning at 6:30 pm, Friday, December 6. The five nominees are Vince Shelby, Nodaway County Fair Board, Kevin Pitts, Maryville Middle School, Tom Beattie, Association of Group Homes, Greg McDanel, Host Lions
Larry Wickersham, Nodaway County Health Department food inspector, saw the following establishments during October. Country Hearth Inn, 222 East Summit, Maryville, low priority Routine Inspection October 1 Priority Violation: None. Core Violation: None. Maryville Middle School 525 South Hills Drive, Maryville, high priority Routine Inspection October 1 Priority Violation: Crispy chicken salad cold held above
The Nodaway-Holt school officials, board members, students, and community celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the $2.3 million addition to the high school in Graham November 10.
The national Red Ribbon Week’s theme this year is “Send a message. Stay drug free.” Area schools took the opportunity to provide fun activities, including dress-up days, to students urging them to stay drug free. At West Nodaway Elementary October 29, the theme was “I’m too smart to use drugs” and the students dressed up
The Pickering City Council met November 4, at the Community Center. As the meeting began the council announced the town is getting new water meters that will no longer have to be read manually. Roll call was then taken, with all members in attendance. The lights in the city sign were replaced; it is much
