Maryville and Nodaway County Economic Development (NCED) recently announced that Maryville is ranked 18th for industrial development among micropolitans out of 535 nationwide by Site Selection Magazine. This year’s designation follows up last year’s 10th-place ranking by Site Selection Magazine. A micropolitan is a community with a population of at least 10,000 and no more
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during its regular meeting March 16, approved an increase of the university’s tuition for the 2017-18 academic year in addition to a series of program-specific fees. “What we have done, unequivocally, is fought hard through our budget process to make sure we keep education at Northwest Missouri State
Several Nodaway and Holt County farmers recently felt a calling to aid fellow livestock ranchers in Oklahoma after the devastating wildfires. They began gathering a few bales of hay to truck to Gate, OK. The mission grew into nine semi-loads of hay, a hopper of shelled corn and a semi-truck full of miscellaneous aid items.
Relay For Life is an event led by the American Cancer Society to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fund research to fight the disease. The silent auction at this year’s fundraiser goes down to the wire as participants check last-second bids on March 18. Relay offers the opportunity for cancer survivors and
Members of the Mozingo Advisory Board reviewed floor plans and policies for the Mozingo Conference Center during their regular meeting March 20. Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel presented preliminary prices and policies that staff had drafted, which will not be finalized until the Maryville City Council approves them. The banquet hall can be divided into
By Kay Wilson “To those that say small town retailers cannot compete with the internet, big box stores and big city ad blitzes, I say read this book!” Gregg Connell, Shenandoah, IA, Chamber and Industry Association executive vice president. In 2014, when General Motors dealer Doug Meyer heard several Shenandoah business owners questioning their business
The Burlington Jct. City Council discussed several nuisance complaints during its regular meeting March 13. Jon and Jill Castillo approached the council with concerns regarding loose dogs that were hanging around their property. Council approved city staff to send Roger and Connie Goff and Steven Goff a letter regarding the city’s policies on loose dogs
By Christina Rice Renowned motivational speaker and life coach Jeff Yalden inspired students and community members through his message March 8. Yalden travels the world. He has visited 48 countries and all 50 states. He speaks to teens, inspiring them to move forward in life, take advantage of opportunities that come along and help their
The Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) board met March 9 to discuss wind turbine developments in Nodaway County. According to County Assessor Rex Wallace, there are three potential wind energy companies that are competing against each other for prime location spots in Nodaway County. One of those companies has stated it is looking to invest over
At the Pickering City Council meeting on March 8, the aldermen approved $1,400 to be paid to White Cloud Engineering for the replacement of a recirculating pump at the sewer plant. There are six pumps and this is the second pump to be replaced in the sewer plant’s nine-year history. A company had to be
