This Week's News

Vogel continues family tradition as Graham’s Grand Marshal

By Kathryn Rice Richard Vogel is continuing the family tradition of being the grand marshal for the Graham Street Fair, “Big Dreams in a Small Town.” His mother, Inez Vogel, was the grand marshal in 1989 for Graham’s sesquicentennial, that is the 150th year, during the Graham Street Fair. Both of his parents, Inez and

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Maryville Florists awarded business improvement grants

By Morgan Guyer Maryville Florists, 214 North Main, was the recipient of two grants that will be used for updating and remodeling the outside of the business. On June 25, it was revealed that Keitha Clapp, Maryville Florists owner, was one of 500 small business owners awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Business Owners by

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County health department official inspects establishments

The Nodaway County Health Department’s Jack Hunsucker inspected food establishments during the month of July. Mozingo Recreation and Golf, 1 Fall Drive, Maryville, low priority Inspection date: July 8 Criticals: None. Non-criticals: There were no thermometers in the fridge unit, and no food thermometers for checking temps on food. NWMSU Concessions, 800 University Drive, Maryville Inspection date: July 9

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Trojanettes induct new members

These past team members were added to the Trojanette Hall of Fame at a ceremony at Mozingo Park on August 4. They are, front: Oliva Owen, Maysville; Stephanie Carroll, Platte City; McKinna Hightshoe, Bedford, IA; Amanda Bohannon, Graham; back: Emma Hart, Hopkins; Janessa Barmann, Platte City; Keagan O’Riley, Hopkins; and Dakota Goucher, King City.

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Library provides youth film making activity

A red carpet gala for the Kids’ Film Fest group will be held Saturday, August 10 at The Hangar, 1602 South Main, Maryville. Young film makers gathered recently at the Maryville Public Library to create and watch stop motion short films. Jennifer O’Gwin facilitated the event which is a partnership between the library and Kids’

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Maryville shines at Missouri Main Street  Conference

Members of Downtown Maryville and City of Maryville leadership represented their community at the 2024 Missouri Main Street Connection’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference, held from July 30 to August 1 at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza. Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel and Downtown Maryville board member and entrepreneur Stephanie Campbell-Yount led two insightful

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Scout soybeans, forages for fall armyworm

Fall armyworm migrates from the south flying hundreds of miles northward. This pest has been found the last two weeks feeding in grass pastures, summer grass annuals, alfalfa and soybeans in south Missouri so we should scout our local crops. Damage from larvae can be extremely damaging. Damage in pastures often occurs quickly giving the

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Chamber Ambassadors celebrate with county commissioners

Associate South District Commissioner Scott Walk and Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker hold the ceremonial ribbon while Associate North Commissioner Chris Burns wields the scissors during a ribbon cutting at the Courthouse August 1. The commissioners were joined with the Maryville Chamber Ambassadors to celebrate the completion of the new handicap access ramp on the east

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NNL offers correction, Sheriff gives more details to Barnard chase situation

The Nodaway News Leader was incorrect with the August 1 headline of “3 apprehended after high speed chase to southern part of county. Barnard farmer helps discover one suspect.” By the end of the situation, there were only two apprehended. Law enforcement determined there was no other individual involved. Then after press time for the NNL, Sheriff

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35.62% County voters mirror state; local results

Nodaway County voters came to the polls in a steady stream August 6 for the Primary Election. Locally, all of the contest races for county jobs were decision makers as there was only one party, Republican, with candidates. On the state offices ballot, Nodaway County voters chose from their party similar to what state-wide voters

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