This Week's News

Maryville City Council approves summer parades

The Maryville City Council approved three parade requests during its regular meeting May 24. The Flag Day bike parade celebration was approved for 4:30 to 7 pm, Wednesday, June 14. The parade will begin at 6:15 pm and will travel along Franklin Place then move to the sidewalks along East Seventh Street and North Main

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MPR kicks off summer with concert series

The Donaldson Westside Park Amphitheater, Maryville, is going to be the site of three concerts, ranging from country to rock this June. All shows start at 7:30 pm. Starting Saturday, June 3 is Big Time Grain Co., a Kansas City based country band featuring the Bourquin brothers, Bret and Chad. Today BTGC is one of

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Shop Hop makes Maryville fun for shoppers again

From 9 am to 4 pm this Saturday, June 3, nine locally-owned Maryville retailers will be hosting the first #makeitmaryville Shop Hop. In store specials, giveaways and refreshments will be available as well as a grand prize offering. On The Spot Designs, Minnie Lane, Blue Willow Boutique, Maryville Florists, HOME by Sonja, Bittersweet Floral and

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Northwest Regents vote to authorize construction contract, naming for multipurpose facility; construction to begin in June

The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents approved the university’s plans to construct a multipurpose facility on the campus and authorized Northwest to award the construction contract to EL Crawford Construction Inc. during the May 22 meeting. The board authorized the construction project not to exceed $18,775,000, while the contract awarded to EL Crawford,

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SSM Health Cancer Care opens

SSM Health St. Francis Hospital and SSM Health Medical Group are excited to announce the opening of SSM Health Cancer Care on Monday, June 12, headed by oncologist Rolando Breier, MD, which includes a new chemotherapy and infusion center. Located at the hospital, SSM Health Cancer Care will offer infusion therapy in conjunction with patient

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Bright skies greet Memorial Day ceremonies

American Legion posts throughout the county held Memorial Day services over the weekend in several area cemeteries. On May 28, Post 464 traveled to 14 cemeteries conducting a brief program at each to honor soldiers who have died. Post 100 held its annual program at the legion home on May 29. Sergeant First Class Dustin

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Local Civil War re-enactors march into battle season

Local men and women of Nodaway County have dusted off their props in preparation for the Civil War battle re-enactment season. Re-enactors dress in time-period clothing and gear and travel all across the nation performing for audiences and teaching youth about our country’s history. They set up military camps, pitching time-period tents and cooking over

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Nodaway County summertime activities start in June

June signals the start of summer activities in Nodaway County. Following are some of the scheduled events: • June 1-30 – Tri-C Area Flower Bed Cleanup and Revitalization by Tri-C Partners 4 Progress Community Action Renewal Team and Jefferson FFA members. Anyone may pull weeds in the public flower beds when it fits their schedule.

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Massage therapist practices healing touch

Ashley Feldhacker recently opened Balance of Mind and Body, LLC, a massage therapy and reflexology practice, inside of Northwest Chiropractic at 206 West Second Street, Maryville. Feldhacker has been a licensed reflexologist since 2008. Reflexology applies pressure to specific points on the hands and feet that correspond with certain body organs and systems, improving the

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NOCOMO plans Mozingo camping adventure

During the May 23 meeting, NOCOMO Manager Nicki Samson informed the workshop board of directors about reserving the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park group camp area for an overnight camping experience for certified employees. She plans to have various activities available during the June 29 event. She doesn’t anticipate all employees staying overnight. The workshop will

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