This Week's News

Pickering farm animal ordinance comes under attack

Three residents claimed the Farm Animal Ordinance was not legal at the August 1, Pickering City Council meeting. The trio received letters and a copy of the ordinance after a complaint about a pig was filed with Mayor Charles Smith. The citizens claimed the ordinance was illegal because two members of the same household, Bill

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New Hopkins website is hopkinsmogov.com

Hopkins City Council approved the web domain hopkinsmogov.com at its August 1 meeting. The website is up and Dee O’Riley, city clerk, will continue to update the site, which is run through the Missouri Rural Water Association. The domain name was acquired through godaddy.com and will cost the city $14.99 per year. Two residences with

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Breastfeeding allows for only the best for baby

Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest joys. And once they lay eyes on their little one for the first time, any parent will tell you from that moment forward they’ll do anything to ensure the best for their child. Are you interested in protecting your baby from type I diabetes, childhood leukemia, obesity

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Barrel races provide fun-filled family nights

By Christina Rice Graham native Ashley Lyle launched a barrel racing series in Nodaway County for horse enthusiasts. Rocking L Races has entered its second summer. Lyle, who is a member of the National Barrel Horse Association, saw a need in the area for family horse activities. “I wanted to give local people a family

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Maryville council moves forward without MoDOT approval

The Maryville City Council voted during its July 25 meeting to continue the project with Keller Construction, St. Joseph, without the approval of or funding from Missouri Department of Transportation, even though MoDOT rejected the bids from both contractors for the overlay project due to the contractors adding extra language and numbers to the contract

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Civilian of the Year honor given to Martin

Marsha Martin, Hopkins, was awarded Missouri’s Civilian of the Year June 27 for her charity Ben’s Stockings of Hope community involvement. Each year, the Missouri Peace Officers Association selects one citizen in the state for their dedication to helping countless residents. Rhonda Wiederholt met Martin at speaking engagements and nominated her and her charity, Ben’s

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Birkenholz named Missouri Guernsey Queen

By Kathryn Rice Leslie Birkenholz, daughter of Louis and Cheryl Birkenholz, Hopkins, was crowned the 2016 Missouri Guernsey Queen in May and competed at the National Guernsey Convention, Bloomington, MN, where she received the 2016 National Guernsey Miss Congeniality. Birkenholz is attending Graceland University, Lamoni, IA, to become a physical therapist. She plays on the

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Skidmore Community Day unites town

There were several events throughout the Skidmore Community Day on July 23 including a bike and car show, flea market and mud bog. The event promoted community fellowship during a day filled with family events. Skidmore has a history of hosting community events, dating back to the Punkin’ Show and Freedom Festival.

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Youth walks for drinking water

Nathan Yocom, son of Erika and Scott Yocom, Maryville, took part in the fourth annual Walk4Water 6k at the Mark Youngdahl Urban Conservation Area, St. Joseph, July 9. The Horace Mann sixth grader was inspired by the book, “I Walk for Water,” by Lindsey Andrews and by his cousin, Sam Willoughby, and Sam’s friend Mattie

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Hy-Vee donates to NW Alzheimer’s

Maddie Propst and Damen White of the NW Alzheimer’s Association accepted $585 from the Maryville Hy-Vee on July 5. Present were Propst, Travis Buysse, Hy-Vee store director, Deanna Bowers, Hy-Vee registered dietitian, and White. The funds were part of the proceeds from gas pumped at the Hy-Vee Fuel Station from June 20-27. Proceeds benefit the

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