This Week's News

Grant allows work to begin on Robertson-Crist Nature Park

Maryville Parks and Recreation (MPR) has received a grant from the Gladys Rickard Trust which is going to allow renovations to begin on the 10.5-acre Robertson-Crist Nature Park. MPR Director Aaron Dobson outlined some of the planned improvements. He stressed that the park will continue to be a nature park and he is applying for

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Jefferies writes historical paper

Nodaway-Holt sixth grader Ruel Jefferies researched the history of his school. He compiled his findings into a historical document to preserve the school’s history. It began as part of a class assignment for Stacey Calfee’s gifted student program. The students were researching the school’s use of energy, which sparked the interest for Ruel. He spent

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Art, Rhythm & Brews moves indoors

Art, Rhythm & Brews,  7 to 11 pm, Friday, May 19, has moved indoors. The Maryville street party has morphed to a progressive party hop in three different downtown locations with beverages at all three locations. • The Rose Theater, 120 West Third Street, will host musicians Dave Panico at 7 pm and Northwest Jazz

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Owens Consignment auction house opens

Kay and Randy Owens, Maryville, started a consignment auction facility in Maryville earlier this year. The duo felt there was a need in the community for a place people could auction their items on consignment. So far, they have seen a tremendous response, gaining items to sell from neighboring states as well as local areas.

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Musical acts scheduled for ARB

The 2017 Art, Rhythm and Brews on Friday, May 19 in Downtown Maryville will feature six musical acts on three stages. The Third Street Stage will feature Dave Panico, a saxophonist from Kansas City, at 7 pm and the Northwest Jazz Combo, comprised of Northwest students and professors, at 9 pm. The Fourth Street Stage

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Northwest announces free Summer Movie Series

Northwest Missouri State University’s Office of Student Involvement and the Student Activities Council has announced its schedule for the 2017 Summer Movie Series. Movies are shown each Tuesday night, May 16 through June 27. All show times are 7 pm at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Dates, movies and film ratings are

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Nodaway County Fair announces entertainment lineup

The Nodaway County Fair Board has announced the entertainment lineup for the fair on July 13-15. Thursday, July 13, entertainment will feature: • The Little Mr. and Miss Nodaway County competition. This is for children ages three to five who reside in, or their grandparents reside in, Nodaway County. Cost is $5 and participants may

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St. Francis announces DAISY Award winners

In recognition of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, SSM Health St. Francis Hospital announced recent winners of the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. Linda Myers, RN, Ali Ackman, RN, and Pat Giffin, RN, have all earned the DAISY Award recognition for their dedication to patients.  Myers’ nomination was from the family member of a patient

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ARB brings festivities to downtown square

The second annual Art, Rhythm and Brews (ARB) will be from 7 to 11 pm, Friday, May 19 on the Maryville Downtown Square. Sponsored by the Maryville Public Arts Committee (MPAC), the festivities include three stages of live music with at least six performers and bands. Attendees will be able to sample food from local

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CRHC celebrates National Hospital Week, National Nurses Week

Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) commemorated National Hospital Week May 7-13. “Clarinda Regional Health Center has profoundly, positively impacted the health and well being of communities in southwestern Iowa and northern Missouri,” Chris Stipe, CRHC CEO, said. “While National Hospital Week celebrates our institutions, the most deserving honorees are the dedicated women and men who

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