Possession of child pornography charges were filed Wednesday against a former Maryville city councilman in the 4th Circuit Court in Nodaway County. Shawn D. Wake, 48, Maryville, was charged with two counts of Class B Felony Possession of Child Pornography – 2nd or Subsequent Offense or Possession. His initial arraignment has been set for September
The weather cooperated with mild temperatures and clear skies for the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Glow For Kids Sake 5K run/walk on August 27. Approximately 190 people participated beginning the run at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. “This is a great family event which is why we do it,” Lynette Harbin, BBBS of
Anna Jones drives a tub of ice water through the bathtub race obstacle course at the Graham Street Fair, August 27. Jones’ teammates were Chase Atkins, Trey Plumber, Tyler Steel and Cody Plumber.
The Maryville Parks and Recreation board heard a proposal from Northwest Missouri State Athletic Director Mel Tjeerdsma and Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel during its regular meeting on August 4. Tjeerdsma and McDanel presented a proposal for a partnership between Northwest, the city and MPR to support a five percent transient guest tax. The tax
After bowling and golfing for 41 years, Lou Fuller decided not to play on her bowling league team this year and will not play in the golf league next summer. Fuller began bowling when she was 55 years old, in 1961, at the Nodaway Lanes bowling alley. Her teams often competed in state tournaments. Fuller
Maryville residents may see a rise in their water bill payments as the Maryville City Council voted to replace commercial and residential water meters for nearly $3 million during the August 22 meeting. Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc., Lenexa, KS, will replace 4,256 Maryville meters. The installation phase will take 120-160 days. The new meters
No driving, no traffic, no searching for a parking space and an opportunity to win a free iPad, those are some of the perks afforded to those attending SSM Health’s upcoming virtual career fair. Most importantly, the event will enable job seekers to connect directly with SSM Health recruiters and hiring leaders from Maryville, as
Recently there has been an increase in the number of children needing foster care and a decrease in families willing to help. Northwest Missouri’s five-county region has between 80 ad 85 children in the foster care system and 10 licensed foster homes. There are about 30 homes in which family members have taken in children
Youth from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped with a project for women in Haiti this summer. In June, 150 girls and women gathered at Mozingo Lake for the church’s annual girls camp event. Jola Casey, founder of Haitian Women’s Outreach, Madison, KS, shared stories and pictures of her experiences in Haiti
