Departmental reports were presented at the July 17 Maryville Parks and Recreation Board meeting. Recreation Supervisor Kristy McLain. Sand volleyball has ended, and coed softball play continues on Tuesday and Thursday nights. MPR is also preparing for fall youth baseball and fall youth soccer. Events and Marking Bailey Fergison. Post interactions on Facebook are up 20 percent.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently approved the FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies in July, to widen and improve I-70, fix low-volume minor roads, upgrade railroad safety crossings and more. The STIP makes available nearly $14 billion of federal and state
At the Skidmore City Council meeting, July 13, the council brought up a cemetery tax to be put on personal and real estate property tax of the town’s residents. Mayor Teresa Carter said the council had learned Maitland has a 15¢ per $100 assessed valuation cemetery tax to maintain its cemetery. Skidmore currently has three
At the July 12 Nodaway County Ambulance District Meeting, it was approved for the district to purchase five GETAC B360 laptops with six docking stations for their ambulances as an upgrade. The board went with a bid from MTE Office Center, Maryville, at a price of $24,770.08. The district had other bids, but chose MTE
Downtown Maryville is honored to announce that MTE Office Center, 218 East Third, and Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel have been selected as semi-finalists for the Missouri Downtown Revitalization Awards 2023. The Missouri Main Street Connection awards recognize outstanding achievements in downtown revitalization and showcase the remarkable efforts of individuals and organizations that have made
At the July 10 Burlington Jct. City Council meeting, Christopher Cronk announced his resignation as mayor effective immediately. Councilmember Darby Grace gave an update on the John Campbell property, stating that the city will need to offer Campbell a hearing at another council meeting. Angie Lightner and Kathy McPherson were in attendance, and expressed that
Ace Hardware, Maryville, donated 37 box fans, July 11, to the Salvation Army “Beat the Summer Heat” program through Community Services, a service extension unit. Westlakes employee, Robin Porter; Community Services Special Projects Director Cathy Rybolt, Westlakes Ace Manager Mark Sidwell and Community Services Nodaway County Outreach Director Sydney Lyle prepare to load the fans.
The revamped Skidmore Punkin Show is in its fifth consecutive year, July 28 through July 30. “Everything is free for the kids,” Luke Coffelt, one of the Punkin Show coordinators, said. “We have free live entertainment. The garden tractor pull is free to enter.” The schedule of events is as follows: • The Depot Museum
Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel provided some more information on the progress of the South Main Corridor Improvement Project Phase I and II. Phase I. The subcontractor Herzog Contracting Corp, St. Joseph, completed asphalt mill and overlay of South Main on July 14. The asphalt is a structural overlay, and is considered ideal for the existing
The Maryville Public Library is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce July Business of the Month. Located at 509 North Main, the library helps local citizens succeed and enjoy life by reading, learning, creating and connecting. It truly offers something for patrons of all ages and with all interests. Nominated for its outstanding customer service
