At the June 2 Hopkins City Council meeting, discussion was held on the 2012 ordinance on restrictions on truck and trailer parking in Hopkins. The discussion started on whether or not the ordinance found was the correct one. Apparently, the signed ordinances were kept in the city hall safe. The safe was locked and the
On May 30, 10 Squared Men donated $14,400 to the Nodaway County Community Building located at the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport. Accepting the funds were building board members Treasurer Bob Lager, Vice President Jeremy Lacy and President Nick Sowards. Representatives from 10 Squared Men were Brian Schieber and Clarence Green. The money will be used
The Greater Maryville Chamber is excited to announce Traci Snyders as its newest board director. Snyders will fill the seat vacated by Anne Long’s April resignation. She will serve through the 2027 year. Snyders is a native of Northwest Missouri and is a realtor with Shirley’s Realty, where she specializes in residential, farm or
The draft FY 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, kicking off a 30-day public review and comment period. The draft STIP makes available $13.2 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years. Of the $13.2 billion, the draft
The City of Maryville and Nodaway County officially received the Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety recently. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Mike Kehoe in January 2025 through
The Missouri State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) announced recently one of its proactive efforts to combat this year’s honey bee colony losses experienced across the state, emphasizing the critical impact on Missouri’s agricultural sector. In response to these challenges, the MSBA is hosting an educational conference, MO Bee Day 2025, Saturday, June 21 at the Darr Agricultural
At the Maryville Parks and Recreation Board meeting on May 19, two bids were authorized to be sent to city council for further approval. The board accepted the McConnell & Associates, Kansas City, plan for construction of the Sunrise Bark Park, and Keller Construction, St. Joseph, for the asphalt mill and overlay project. Board Member
Maryville Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program returns Monday, June 2 with the 2025 theme: “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” This free program is open to all ages and encourages reading and engagement throughout the summer, with chances to earn prizes and attend special events through Thursday, July 31. Participants can sign up starting Saturday,
On May 15, Tabitha Frank, RN, nurse supervisor for the Nodaway County Health Department, was honored by the Missouri Head Start Association. She offers staff trainings, provides immunizations, health education and conducts health screenings for children at Nodaway County Head Start. Presenting Frank her award were Linda Stump, Head Start Health/ERSEA specialist and Lynette Auffert,
Jerry Riley, People Services lead operator at the Maryville water plant, received the Small Water Plant Operator of the Year by the statewide organization of Missouri Water Environment Association at their 2025 convention in the Lake of the Ozarks. Riley, who has managed the Maryville plant for 12 years, began his career in water and
