Relay For Life is an event led by the American Cancer Society to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fund research to fight the disease. The silent auction at this year’s fundraiser goes down to the wire as participants check last-second bids on March 18. Relay offers the opportunity for cancer survivors and
Members of the Mozingo Advisory Board reviewed floor plans and policies for the Mozingo Conference Center during their regular meeting March 20. Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel presented preliminary prices and policies that staff had drafted, which will not be finalized until the Maryville City Council approves them. The banquet hall can be divided into
By Kay Wilson “To those that say small town retailers cannot compete with the internet, big box stores and big city ad blitzes, I say read this book!” Gregg Connell, Shenandoah, IA, Chamber and Industry Association executive vice president. In 2014, when General Motors dealer Doug Meyer heard several Shenandoah business owners questioning their business
The Burlington Jct. City Council discussed several nuisance complaints during its regular meeting March 13. Jon and Jill Castillo approached the council with concerns regarding loose dogs that were hanging around their property. Council approved city staff to send Roger and Connie Goff and Steven Goff a letter regarding the city’s policies on loose dogs
By Christina Rice Renowned motivational speaker and life coach Jeff Yalden inspired students and community members through his message March 8. Yalden travels the world. He has visited 48 countries and all 50 states. He speaks to teens, inspiring them to move forward in life, take advantage of opportunities that come along and help their
The Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) board met March 9 to discuss wind turbine developments in Nodaway County. According to County Assessor Rex Wallace, there are three potential wind energy companies that are competing against each other for prime location spots in Nodaway County. One of those companies has stated it is looking to invest over
At the Pickering City Council meeting on March 8, the aldermen approved $1,400 to be paid to White Cloud Engineering for the replacement of a recirculating pump at the sewer plant. There are six pumps and this is the second pump to be replaced in the sewer plant’s nine-year history. A company had to be
On March 9, the Skidmore City Council approved a proposal to upgrade and renovate the existing sewer system as presented by Paul C. Owings, Snyder and Associates, St. Joseph, at the February meeting. The proposed collection system improvements include repairing the gravity sewer pipe deficiencies, broken cleanouts, damaged manholes and the camper dump cap, requiring
The official length of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is 84 feet and will start at the corner of Third and North Market, which is in front of Burny’s Sports Bar, the parade’s sponsor. The 5:17 pm event is free, organized by volunteers and open to anyone wishing to show off their Irish spirit.
The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing at Northwest Missouri State University will end operations at the conclusion of the 2017-18 academic year, university officials announced March 10. This decision and other cost-cutting maneuvers can be attributed to the continued loss of state funding over the years. This year, the university’s state allocation has
