The Maryville City Council approved events’ use of streets, made committee appointments and discussed the city’s trail system at its regular meeting August 27. The largest portion of the meeting was devoted to discussion of the city’s trail system. City Manager Greg McDanel brought the discussion to the council in hopes of securing upcoming grants from
The Nodaway County Farm Bureau recognized their 100th birthday with a party of over 160 members and their supporters at the Mozingo Conference Center August 21. The event was filled with awards, dignitaries, scholarship presentation and a meal catered by B&G Catering, Ravenwood. A traditional ribbon cutting was held on the deck with longtime member
The Mozingo Lake Recreation Park Advisory Board went over highlights from last year’s budget and discussed goals for its upcoming budget. Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland gave the board an overview of last year’s budget that was focused intently on designing, building and opening the new conference center. He also mentioned the work done on
Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) presented St. Francis Hospice with an award for overall patient satisfaction. SHP is a national organization that tracks records of hospices across the country and gives each a satisfaction rating based on responses from patients. SHP awarded St. Francis for ranking in the top 20 percent of overall patient satisfaction, scoring
Lettuce Dream, in partnership with Backyard Vine and Wine, will host Maryville’s first ever bacon, lettuce and tomato festival (BLT). The event will feature BLT sandwiches, wine, cheese and sausage trays, games, live music and prizes. It will take place from 5 to 10 pm, Friday, September 14 and from 4 to 10 pm, Saturday,
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced on August 14 that USDA is investing more than $124 million to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 23 states. Among the four projects in Missouri to receive funding is Parnell. The 191 residents of Parnell will receive a $455,000 loan
Officials from the county’s law enforcement entities listened to a report for the potential consolidated 911 dispatch center. The study, conducted by SCG Consulting Services, detailed the pros and cons for consolidation. It touched on everything from financial benefits and concerns to governance and location. The conclusion of the report was a recommendation for Nodaway
Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rice has requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the policing of Pickering. Rice is responding to the August 9 article in the Nodaway News Leader where the Pickering City Council expressed frustration with the Nodaway County Sheriff’s office during a visit made by Deputy Sheriff Austin Hann
The Nodaway County Commissioners set the property tax for the coming year during a public hearing August 14. The commissioners approved a total tax rate of 26¢ per $100 assessed valuation with 5¢ for the Senior Citizen Fund, 5¢ for the Senate Bill 40 fund and 16¢ for the county tax. County Clerk Melinda Patton
The Maryville City Council heard citizens, approved placing a tax proposal on the November ballot and held a lively discussion regarding the new Maryville Public Safety facility. Upon a request made during the last council meeting by Councilman Matt Johnson, City Manager Greg McDanel led a discussion over the status of the new MPS facility.
