The Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) awarded a $10,000 emergency grant to Lions District 26-M4 for flood relief activities in Holt and Atchison counties. Lions District Governor Richard Warner, Graham, worked with Kohl’s of St. Joseph to stretch the funds further by using the department store’s Kohl’s Cash Back program. The grant funds could only
By Kathryn Rice Northwest Missouri State University Professor Dr. Sue Myllykangas and Assistant Professor Dr. Augustus Hallmon presented a summary of the Nodaway County Active Adult and Caregiver Needs Assessment survey at a recent Nodaway County Senior Center board meeting. Myllykangas was the project chair and Hallmon acted as the data chair for Northwest student Heather
By Kathryn Rice In business since January 1, The Broken Mug Coffee Shop combines friendly, knowledgeable service with delicious fresh ground and brewed coffee. “We are the first ever in the state of Missouri to combine a full-service coffee shop within an existing hair salon,” said Owner Mindy Hunziger. Hunziger has incorporated The Broken Mug
Local entrepreneur Elly Neff recently donated the proceeds from her own upstart business, Elly’s Clay Creations, to a special cause near and dear to her. Elly gave $100 to the Cancer Care fund as part of the St. Francis Hospital Foundation. Dr. Rolando Brier, oncologist, and Megan Jennings, director of development, accepted the donation on
The Nodaway News Leader’s Sixth Annual Photo Contest is now underway. “It’s always a high point when we begin receiving photograph entries in our exclusive photo contest,” Kay Wilson, NNL publisher-owner, said. “The quality of the photos overall has increased each year as have the numbers of entries. The talent of many Northwest Missourians overwhelms
Missouri FFA is 25,375 members strong – the sixth highest state membership in the nation. Students received recognition for outstanding achievements in agriculture education at the 91st annual Missouri FFA Convention April 25 and 26. From food production to agriculture sales to livestock evaluation and more, FFA students received comprehensive agriculture education and were honored
The following is a compilation of events for the upcoming month of May. • May 1-31 – Youth Art Contest winners are on display at the Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville. • May 1-31 – The Ministry Center Open House will run throughout May from 1 to 3 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays
Clearmont City Council was called to order on April 17 by Mayor Byron Clark at the Clearmont Housing meeting room. Linda Walker and Connie Hall, from Citizens Bank & Trust, Burlington Jct, presented information on how to use online banking to pay a Clearmont city water bill. They carefully outlined the process, answered all questions
Northeast Nodaway will have Luke Cox as its high school principal next school year. Cox, a Tarkio native, was approved by the school board last week. He has a bachelor of science in social science and a master of science in educational leadership from Northwest Missouri State. Currently, he is education director, athletic director and
The Maryville Farmers Market, located in the city parking lot at Buchanan and Fourth streets, has announced the market will be open from 7:30 am to noon or until sold out, every Saturday, starting May 4. The market, hosted by the Maryville Host Lions Club, features farm-fresh produce, baked goods, locally made crafts and jewelry,
