Voters, who reside inside the city limits of Maryville, went to the polls February 4 to mark a ballot with one question; whether to build a new water treatment plant which will serve all of Nodaway County. The City of Maryville owns and operates the current water treatment plant on Maryville’s east side. The city
An MU agronomist field specialist, Wayne Flanary, led a private pesticide applicator training January 31 in the Nodaway County Administration Center. This training which filled the community room, will allow producers to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides.
Founded in 1868, Nodaway Valley Bank has been led by five generations of the Robinson family, including the current chairman of the board and CEO, James G. Robinson. Now the family’s tradition of service has been extended to the sixth generation. James Mitchell “Mitch” Robinson, son of the chairman and CEO has joined the bank
Recently at the Maryville Public Library, Debbie Bennett with the University of Missouri Extension presented “Eating on a Budget,” a program about nutrition and shared some ways to create meals that are good for health and budget. She also spoke about a customizable soup recipe and participants were able to try the healthy soup. The
Northwest Missouri State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will celebrate Black History Month by hosting guest performers, a trivia night, and movie nights featuring an African-American horror film. “It’s about getting an opportunity to learn about a culture that’s not like your own,” Latonya Harrison, a coordinator of diversity and inclusion at Northwest, said.
The Nodaway County Ambulance District met January 8 and approved a raise of $1.50 per hour for employees. Reports Director of Operations Jared McQueen. The district received payment of $94,573.86 for the ARPA First Responders Equipment Grant for the new power load, cot and stair chair. They have also received $99,948.14 from the Missouri Department of
Several items related to Mozingo Lake Recreation Park were approved at the Maryville City Council meeting on January 27. The council accepted a control from Dexter Pump Service, Blue Springs, for replacement of an irrigation pump and motor at Mozingo Lake Golf Course. The two irrigation pumps have remained in service for 30 years, and
It was recently announced by the Northwest Missouri Regional Council (NWReCOG), who facilitated the grant, that the City of Hopkins was awarded a community facilities grant for their Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new fire truck. The town will receive $524,646 in CDBG funds. NWReCOG submitted 13 projects for grant funding of the 115
Maryville officials announced the appointment of Jessica Rickabaugh as director of the Northwest Regional Communications Center (NRCC). Rickabaugh, who has served the City of Maryville since May 2011, brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to public safety to her new role. She earned a bachelor’s degree in emergency and disaster management, with a minor
On January 24, 10 Squared Women of Nodaway County gave $10,900 to the Parents as Teachers program. Laura Tobin, director of Maryville Early Childhood Center, Amanda Twaddle, 10 Squared Women representative, and Erin Pohren, PAT instructor, were at the presentation at Eugene Field Elementary School. The money will be used to help families by increasing
