The Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for individuals to be honored at its annual awards program next fall. The awards are annually presented to alumni, faculty and friends of the university who have demonstrated professional achievement or extraordinary dedication to Northwest. “The Northwest Alumni Awards is an important part of the
The Maryville City Council approved an additional 10-year tax abatement for Kawasaki during its regular meeting on February 12. The City of Maryville will issue up to $26 million in Series 2018 Industrial Revenue Bonds, which will be purchased by Kawasaki for equipment investment. The new equipment will be owned by the city and leased
“A History of the Nicholas-Beazley Aviation Company” will be the topic of Cam Blazer’s presentation at 6:30 pm, Thursday, February 15 at the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport, 25775 Hawk Road, Maryville. Blazer is from the Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum. He will cover the history of the company founded in Marshall in 1924, and the Barling
The Maryville High School Spectrum Show Choir and Illumination Choir will perform at the Mary Lynn Performing Arts Center on the Northwest Missouri State University campus, Saturday, February 10 as part of a competition showcasing choirs from schools in Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas. Illumination will perform at 8 am. Spectrum will perform at 10:45 am
State Representative Allen Andrews will lead the efforts of the Missouri House of Representatives as it seeks to create policies that promote small business growth and job creation. Andrews will now serve as the chairman of the House special committee on small business. Andrews was selected by House Speaker Todd Richardson to chair the committee
Boy Scouts Troop 190, Maryville, sold more than $15,000 worth of popcorn during the annual fundraiser held mid-October to mid-November. The troop, part of the Pony Express Council, was the top seller in the 18-county area. Scoutmaster John Campbell said the primary goal was for each Scout to sell $1,000. “It’s amazing to me that
Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham inspected county schools and various food establishments throughout the month of January. Joy Wok, 1416 South Main Street, high priority Routine inspection on January 2. Critical: Observed milk stored in refrigeration unit not maintaining 41 degrees or less, can of pineapple juice with deep dent along
On February 5, the Hopkins City Council directed Chief Operator Jack Baldwin to research what will be required to paint the pump house and water plant before the job is put out for bid. The council wants a bonded and insured painter to complete the project. Neither building has been painted since 1990. Discussion was
City Clerk Milt Sovereign announced at the city council meeting February 5 that he will research to determine if Pickering is eligible for a non-election. Alderman Kevin Leedom has filed for his position; Alderman Brad Judd expressed his willingness to once again be appointed. Sovereign gave Judd the necessary paperwork to complete. Because the council
Northwest Missouri State University will host a series of film screenings and discussions as well as its annual Soul Food Dinner to commemorate Black History Month in February. The 2018 nationwide theme “African Americans in Times of War” commemorates the centennial of the end of World War I in 1918. All Black History Month activities
