This Week's News

Community Leaders: Citizens step up to serve in their townships

The Nodaway News Leader has compiled a list of those individuals serving in each of the 15 townships in Nodaway County. The Nodaway County Clerk’s Office provided the information. Atchison Township Trustee: Brandon Doughtery Board Members: Mike Coleman and Scott Linville Clerk: Hailey Newton Grant Township Trustee: Jim Farnan Board Members: Gary Dougan and Mike

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Maryville extends yard waste burning time

The City of Maryville by ordinance has identified three periods a year for burning yard waste. Those periods are April 1 – 14, July 17 –  31 and October 24 through November 6 from dawn until dusk or as modified or extended by city council based primarily on weather conditions. Due to recent moisture, the

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Flaking paint, moldy caulking found in food establishments

Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found flaking paint and moldy caulking in local food establishments throughout the month of April. Casey’s General Store #3430, 1719 East First Street, medium priority Routine inspection April 2. Critical: Observed chlorine sanitizer spray bottle with chlorine concentration exceeding 200 ppm and iced coffee stored in

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Johnson holds city council hours

Newly-elected Maryville Councilman Matt Johnson held his first official city council office hours in Maryville City Hall on April 27. He stated he wants to be available for citizens to bring in concerns and hopes his office hours will be less intimidating than appearing before the entire city council at formal meetings. Johnson plans to

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Northwest Regents raise more student fees

Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its April 27 meeting approved another set of student fees for the 2018-2019 academic year. The designated fees were approved April 3 by Northwest’s Student Senate consist of an increase of $1 per credit hour to support the operational needs of Safe Ride Home and expand its

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Health Center employee receives Northwest award

Nodaway County Health Center student employee Dana Otto received Student Employee of the Year for Initiative from Northwest Missouri State University. Otto, a senior dietetics major, has worked at the health center this school year. She plans to continue through the summer and until her graduation in December. She fits in work around her classes.

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NOCOMO sets 45th anniversary open house date

The NOCOMO Board of Directors met April 24 to finalize details on the open house for the 45th anniversary of the workshop. The event will be 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, June 7 at the NOCOMO facility, 319 South Newton, Maryville. Tours of the upper warehouse and production areas are planned with the certified employees

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Unwanted prescription drugs can be taken to public safety

From 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, April 28, law enforcement agencies across the state will partner with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give Missourians the opportunity to discard expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Locally, the drugs will be accepted at Maryville Public Safety. For more information, contact Officer Wilson at 660.562.3209.

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Community Leaders: Citizens step up to serve on city councils

The Nodaway News Leader has compiled a list of those individuals elected to serve in their towns and villages in Nodaway County. Arkoe Mayor: Darrell Cronk Road Commissioner: Steve Conz Chairman: Joe Partridge Clerk: Megan Partridge Treasurer: Joyce Cronk Barnard Mayor: Mike Murphy Council Members: Zeb Coleman, Glenn Miller, Deb Snyder, Ned Waterman Burlington Jct.

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An early taste of summer is available with these May events

May activities abound in Nodaway County. The following are some of the scheduled events: • April 30-May 7 – Skidmore citywide cleanup, two trash receptacles by old arena, one for trash, one for metal. No tires accepted. • May 1-4 – Horace Mann Art Show, Northwest Missouri State University, during school hours. The artwork produced

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