The 2017 Nodaway County Fair drew crowds despite the heat. See the printed Nodaway News Leader for coverage of the fair including the livestock shows, BBQ contest, 4-H activities, parade, entertainment and much more. Ryker Blackford, son of Allison and Cody Blackford, Maryville, leads his calf, Steve, back to his pen after the beef pee-wee
The Burlington Jct. City Council voiced the need for a city clerk during its regular meeting July 10. A city clerk takes minutes during the city council meetings. Those interested may pick up an application at the city hall. The council approved contracting the city’s propane through MFA, Maryville. The city contracts 1,000 gallons. It
Hadley Cline, Maryville, received first place at the state level of the Letters About Literature contest. Hadley is the daughter of Keely and Bradley Cline and is a Horace Mann Laboratory School fifth grader. Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing contest for students in grades four through 12 sponsored by the Library
Edward Dakan, a 1941 Nodaway-Holt graduate, left the Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District Education Foundation $917,000 when he died at the age of 93 in March 2016. The money is to be used to provide education success and positive experiences to the students. The foundation will have meetings in the future to determine the best use
Students enrolling in kindergarten, eighth grade or twelfth grade are required to be up to date on their vaccinations. All students must show a record of their vaccinations to their school nurse before they can attend classes. New this year, incoming seniors will be required to have two doses of the meningitis vaccine. If they
Missouri’s recent historical flooding may have created an environment hospitable to mold in affected homes and other buildings. Proper cleanup is key to protecting health and preventing illness, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). If mold is present, individuals with certain allergies may exhibit symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose,
Nodaway County Sheriff Randy Strong attended the July 5 Pickering City Council meeting to inquire about the council’s concerns. Strong stated that Pickering patrols have been made by deputies and himself. He said that his department has not received many complaints and wanted the council’s input. He stated that the sheriff’s office can only enforce
Citizens from throughout Nodaway County gathered at Parnell on July 9 for fellowship and fun during the annual Parnell Festival. This year’s event was organized by the United Methodist Church in Parnell. The day kicked off with an outdoor church service. Afterward, the community gathered in the park, spending the day visiting, watching live entertainment
Adler Cronk rides on the carousal with his grandma, Roxy, during the Hopkins Picnic July 6. For more photos, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
The Maryville City Council approved the purchase of a $12,082 radio repeater during its regular meeting July 10. A radio repeater takes in transmission signals from police devices and then retransmits them at a greater strength, ensuring there are no dead spots for police electronics. The current repeater sits atop the water tower on Edwards
