This Week's News

10 Square Men give to NFRA

On September 26, 10 Squared Men donated $13,800 to the Northwest Family Resource Association. At the presentation were NFRA board members front: Donella Sherry, Michelle Wickersham and Paula Cobb accepting the money from 10 Squared Men board member Brian Schieber; back: Jonathan Raymond, Children’s Division; and 10 Square Men members Jeremy Cobb and Todd Hayes.

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Spoofhound Athletics Hall of Fame elects inaugural class

The inaugural class of the Spoofhound Athletics Hall of Fame has been chosen, and it includes three championship teams, six outstanding athletes and one notable Maryville community member. The Spoofhound Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 includes: Mike Flanagan Flanagan was a back-to-back state wrestling champion in 1979 and 1980 Class A. He was

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Final installment of 2023 Missouri Fair exhibitors from the county

Delanie Auffert, Parnell: Rabbits, Gold, Himalayan – Black Sr. Doe x’s 2; Gold, Himalayan – Lilac Sr. Doe x’s 2; Gold, Himalayan – Blue Sr. Buck x’s 3; Gold, Hotot Sr. Buck; Gold, Himalayan – Lilac Sr. Buck; Gold, Rex – Otter Sr. Buck; Gold, Rex – Broken Sr. Buck; Gold, Rex – Broken Sr. Doe;

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United Way of Nodaway County Annual Campaign begins

The 2023-2024 United Way of Nodaway County annual campaign officially began September 1 with a monetary goal of $48,200. The funds will be used to help benefit the following 11 Nodaway County partner agencies: The Ministry Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, Nodaway County Community Building, Nodaway County School Nurses, Nodaway County 4-H

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North Central Missouri College has highest enrollment in history

North Central Missouri College’s overall headcount is the highest it has been in the history of the college, with fall 2023 enrollment being 1,844 students taking 17,794 credit hours. This fall, NCMC’s overall credit hours rank in the top third highest on record. Enrollment has been on a steady incline for the past three years,

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Skidmore adds additional $3 to water, sewer monthly bills

At the September 14 Skidmore City Council meeting, $3 was added to residents monthly water and sewer invoices to be put into a fund for repair and maintenance fees. Added to the expenses to be paid were two loads of gravel from Monroe Township for $343.14. Rosemary Bowman approached the council about opening a new

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NCMC Foundation appoints Gallagher to board

The North Central Missouri College, Trenton, Foundation Board of Directors met on August 24 to elect officers, appoint a new board member, hear committee updates, and conduct other business. The quarterly meeting was held in Cross Hall with a meal provided by Great Western Dining. After board approval of the proposed officer slate that included

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Clearmont raises funds for park

The Clearmont Community Club has begun a $50,000 fundraising campaign for a new playground structure for the community park. September 16 was the first annual poker run which had eight motorcycles, a jeep, a truck, an El Camino and a Camaro ridden or driven by 16 individuals. Katey Lipiec won best hand and Danny Jones

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Maryville City Council moves forward with Mozingo visitors center

At the September 18 Maryville City Council meeting, two contracts related to the Mozingo Visitors Center were approved. A contract with Midland Steel Company, Wathena, KS, for delivery and installation of structural steel for the visitors center was approved. The contract is for a total of $20,998. Midland Steel will provide full service delivery and

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