Boy Scouts Troop 190, Maryville, sold more than $15,000 worth of popcorn during the annual fundraiser held mid-October to mid-November. The troop, part of the Pony Express Council, was the top seller in the 18-county area. Scoutmaster John Campbell said the primary goal was for each Scout to sell $1,000. “It’s amazing to me that
Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham inspected county schools and various food establishments throughout the month of January. Joy Wok, 1416 South Main Street, high priority Routine inspection on January 2. Critical: Observed milk stored in refrigeration unit not maintaining 41 degrees or less, can of pineapple juice with deep dent along
On February 5, the Hopkins City Council directed Chief Operator Jack Baldwin to research what will be required to paint the pump house and water plant before the job is put out for bid. The council wants a bonded and insured painter to complete the project. Neither building has been painted since 1990. Discussion was
City Clerk Milt Sovereign announced at the city council meeting February 5 that he will research to determine if Pickering is eligible for a non-election. Alderman Kevin Leedom has filed for his position; Alderman Brad Judd expressed his willingness to once again be appointed. Sovereign gave Judd the necessary paperwork to complete. Because the council
Northwest Missouri State University will host a series of film screenings and discussions as well as its annual Soul Food Dinner to commemorate Black History Month in February. The 2018 nationwide theme “African Americans in Times of War” commemorates the centennial of the end of World War I in 1918. All Black History Month activities
The family of Baylee Hilsabeck brought the Nodaway County Humane Society supplies and $1,754 collected from family and friends in Hilsabeck’s memory on February 5. Family members also walked some of the dogs.
The Nodaway County commissioners approved the projected 2018 income and expenditures during their budget hearing on January 26. The $10 million budget is approximately the same as the 2017 budget. The county plans to build five bridges in the upcoming year and will design a sixth. However, due to the lack of BRO allocations, there
By Christina Rice Longtime MoDOT employee Adam Watson was recently promoted to the area engineer for the western portion of the northwest district, taking the place of Mike Rinehart. Originally from the Kansas City area, Watson received a civil engineering degree from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. Watson has worked for
US Senator Claire McCaskill has informed the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging (NWMOAAA) that greater transparency is needed in the awarding of nutrition service contracts. McCaskill was approached in October 2017 by Nodaway County Senior Center Administrator Amie Firavich about the senior center not being awarded a contract to provide nutritious, hot home-delivered and
“Nacho Ordinary Chamber Banquet” was the theme of this year’s Maryville Chamber of Commerce annual banquet held on January 29 at the Mozingo Conference Center. Executive Director Lily White introduced the 2017 Chamber Champions: SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, 97.1 the ‘Ville/KNIM Radio, Nodaway Valley Bank, KCP&L, Suddenlink Communications, The Maryville Forum/The Post, Northwest Missouri
