This Week's News

Northwest urges, ‘Be alert as progress continues on campus infrastructure improvements

As Northwest Missouri State University makes progress toward completing the second phase of its infrastructure modernization project this fall, students, employees and visitors should be aware of continuing impacts on campus buildings, offices and services. This summer’s work included heating and cooling upgrades in residence halls, Colden Hall, the Garrett-Strong Science Building, Lamkin Activity Center,

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Tourism stakeholders hear of accomplishments, goals

The Maryville Tourism stakeholders heard of the past feats of Tourism Director DeAnn Davidson at a gathering August 19 in the Rose Hill Event Center. Representatives of the county, Maryville, Northwest Missouri State, and Chamber of Commerce as well as business operators were in the audience. In 2024, $39.7 million of Nodaway County’s revenue column

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County gives opioid settlement dollars to court

Circuit Judge Corey Herron made a formal request for $3,000 of the opioid settlement funds from the Nodaway County Commission, who granted the request. Those available for the photo of the presentation were Associate Circuit Judge Robert Rice, Brenda Emery, Herron, all from the Fourth District Circuit Court and commissioners: Bill Walker, Scott Walk and

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Health Center Board reviews operations

At the Nodaway County Health Center Board meeting, August 19, the tax rate hearing was conducted with a 4.87¢ per $100 assessed valuation approved. The health center has been busy with back-to-school vaccination shots and had anticipated a full clinic on August 19 meeting date. The health center doesn’t currently have any COVID or flu

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Tourism stakeholders hear of accomplishments, goals

The Maryville Tourism stakeholders heard of the past feats of Tourism Director DeAnn Davidson at a gathering August 19 in the Rose Hill Event Center. Representatives of the county, Maryville, Northwest Missouri State, and Chamber of Commerce as well as business operators were in the audience. In 2024, $39.7 million of Nodaway County’s revenue column

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Maryville council appoints Erin Allen to fill seat

The Maryville City Council has appointed Erin Allen to fill the vacant council seat. Allen will serve in this role until the next municipal election in April 2026. After reviewing applications and considering the qualifications of candidates, the city council voted to appoint Allen during its August 11 special meeting prior to it’s regular meeting

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Rustic Revival celebrates opening

The Rustic Revival boutique located at 114 East Second Street in Maryville held a ribbon cutting August 8. The boutique offers western style clothing and accessories, and is open Thursday and Friday from 2 to 6 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. There is also an online store located at rrboutiqueee.com, which was

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Local Angus breeder wins show in June

TA Lass 36 won grand champion phenotype and genotype female at the 2025 Missouri Angus Preview Show, June 15 in Sedalia. Kipton Thummel, Ravenwood, owns the September 2023 daughter of Linz Exemplify 71124. Thummel also won reserve grand champion phenotype and genotype female with WB Adelaide 437. He owns the October 2024 daughter of E&B

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Hopkins Council listens to residents’ concerns

At the end of the August 4 Hopkins City Council meeting, several residents voiced their concerns about various issues. The first concern was people smoking marijuana in the city park, a homeless man sleeping in the park area and vandalism. The city has no ordinances concerning the park. The park is managed by the Hopkins

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