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
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
With an eye on higher education’s shifting financial landscape and strengthening its foundation for future sustainability, Northwest Missouri State University has realized an estimated $66.5 million in cost containment and efficiencies, according to a review conducted by the university in recent months. “We at Northwest believe in and practice excellence through bold and transformative strategic
The Skidmore City Council transferred ownership of the city water wells back to the original land owners during the May 15 meeting. The city is now using water from Public Water Supply District #1 and the wells are no longer needed. Ordinance Well 2017 was read twice during the meeting and approved. The city received
The second annual Art, Rhythm and Brews on May 19 became a progressive party hop when temperatures dipped. With music, beverages and food at The Rose Theater, A Step Ahead Dance Studio and The Pub, attendees moved between venues to take part in all of the experiences.
The annual law enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics saw a large turn out May 23. James Runde, the coordinator since 2007, stated the run promotes awareness of individuals with disabilities being included in athletics. Runde also stated that Missouri is ranked sixth in the nation for the amount of money it raises for the
Maryville’s Lettuce Dream will be hosting The Amazing Lettuce Chase, an event similar to the popular TV series The Amazing Race, later this summer. The Amazing Lettuce Chase will start and end at Lettuce Dream’s production facility, 1623 East Second, Maryville. Upon completion of the chase, participants will be offered refreshments and an opportunity to
The weekly Maryville Farmers Market saw a good turnout May 6. Vendors were selling flowers, vegetable plants, early produce, homemade jams, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, pallet boxes, crocheted items and more. The market will be open from 7:30 am until supplies run out, every Saturday until the end of September.
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
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
