By Jacki Wood Marlene Florea has opened Florea Tax and Accounting Services LLC in downtown Maryville to expand and grow her business after previously running it out of her home. “I’ve built up the business already,” she said. “It’s not like I’m starting from scratch. I have a good base of clients and friends. It’s
By Dustin Henggeler Breaking Chains – Christian Concert Promotions of Maryville will be holding its second concert series April 22 after a successful start to the series in October. The upcoming event will host 12 artists from a multitude of genres, along with a passion painter and a Christian speaker. This free event will take
Maryville High School senior Hailee Beemer is one of three Missouri Pork Association youth ambassadors for 2017. Missouri Pork Ambassador is a prestigious position awarded to someone who has shown dedication and high involvement in the pork industry. Beemer got into the pork industry three years ago when she began showing Yorkshire and Hampshire gilts
Linda Mattson, Conception Jct., is the new executive director of the Children and Family Center of Northwest Missouri, 1220 East Second Street, Maryville. Mattson was named to the position in January. She had worked part time at the shelter since November 14, 2016. She brings a varied background of qualifications to her new role. Her
By Kathryn Rice Public art should be at the table from the beginning on all projects said Adam Jones, Kansas City, during his visit to Maryville on February 16. Jones, who describes himself as a design and development consultant who specializes in building renovation and structural restoration, sees art as a tool for social action.
At the February 15 Nodaway County Health Center Board of Directors meeting, it was decided to move forward in making the second floor of the building ADA compliant. Creal, Clark & Seifert Architects/Engineers, Inc., St. Joseph, were approved to provide architectural/engineering service for the MERIL entrance, stair and elevator access to the second floor. The
Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County will celebrate the completion of its ninth house with the home’s new owners during a dedication ceremony at 3 pm, Sunday, February 26. The new home is located at 1315 East Jenkins Street in Maryville. Rev. Jonathan Mitchell will lead the ceremony, which is open to the public. Habitat
Shawn Emerson was hired as Nodaway-Holt’s High School principal for the 2017-2018 school year following Ethan Sickle’s resignation. Emerson, originally from Lawson, attended Northwest Missouri State University earning a dual major in elementary education and physical education in 2001. He earned his master’s in educational leadership from William Woods University, Fulton, in 2013. “Mr. Emerson
Northwest Missouri State University’s Department of Language, Literature and Writing will host authors Jacques J. Rancourt and Robert Long Foreman during its next installment of the Visiting Writers Series at 7 pm, Tuesday, February 21 in the JW Jones Student Union Living Room. The event is free and open to the public. Kawasaki, Green Tower
The annual Nodaway County Spelling Bee was held on February 13 at Maryville Middle School. The winners were as follows: Bea Olasz, St. Gregory’s fifth grade, second alternate; AJ Adwell, Northeast Nodaway sixth grade, second place; Nino Coniglio, Horace Mann sixth grade, winner; and Malia Collins, Jefferson eighth grade, first alternate. The spelling bee went
