Maryville High School celebrates its graduates
The last 2023 Nodaway County high school graduation was May 21 as Maryville High School saw 96 graduates receive their diplomas. Additional photos on Page 2 of the NNL.
London Cemetery receives some TLC
By Beverly Clinkingbeard Today we call it Memorial Day. It’s not a holiday, but a day of remembrance. Civil War mothers and sweethearts created the special observance calling it Decoration Day. There were few families untouched by the war within our nation, and taking flowers to the graves of their loved ones offered the same
MSHP says, ‘Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend!’
Got plans Memorial Day weekend? Missouri has a lot to offer with its state parks, lakes, sporting events and attractions. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday weekend. Expect more travelers on Missouri’s roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes and rivers. Drivers
Memorial Day ceremony is at AL Hall; Posts hold cemetery functions
The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 11 am, Monday, May 29 at the American Legion Post 100 Hall, 1104 East Fifth Street, Maryville. Members of Post 100 will conduct the ceremony starting with Commander David Dredge doing the welcome. The posting of the colors will be done by the honor guard under Commander
2022-23 school year ends with employees’ retirement
Several Nodaway County educators and school employees are retiring at the end of the 2022-23 year. The employees responded to a Nodaway News Leader survey which can be found on Pages 1 & 3 of this week’s NNL.
Ambulance district board hears from rescue squads
The Nodaway County Ambulance District met for their monthly meeting May 10 to discuss district business. The Ravenwood Rescue Squad reported that they held an extrication training on May 4, with several area squad members attending. The Maryville Rescue Squad participated in a training with the Air Wing 139th division medics. The training consisted of
State Rep. Jeff Farnan recognized as Freshman Legislator of the Year
For the important work he did as a member of one of the most important committees in the Missouri House of Representatives, State Representative Jeff Farnan was recognized with a Freshman Legislator of the Year Award. Farnan received the recognition from House Speaker Dean Plocher, who praised the first-term legislator for the many contributions he
Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville launches Walk with a Doc program
Mosaic Medical Center-Maryville is encouraging Nodaway County residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk at 12 pm, every second Wednesday on the walking path on the north end of the hospital. Walk with a Doc is an international
May is Mental Health Month
Know the signs of stress The theme of 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month is “Look Around, Look Within,” says University of Missouri Extension Health and Safety Specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Surroundings affect mental health, says Funkenbusch, who works with MU Extension groups to promote mental health awareness in rural Missouri. For rural Missourians, surroundings may look
Tri-C area holds annual cleanup
The Tri-C communities of Clyde, Conception Jct., Conception and surrounding rural area will hold the 13th Annual Dennis Frost Memorial Clean-Up Day from 8 am to noon, Saturday, May 20. This is sponsored by Tri-C Cart. Tires and siding are not accepted. Freewill donations are accepted.
