Principal Glenn Jonagan, who died August 28, served at Washington Middle School for nearly a decade and oversaw the transition to Maryville Middle School in 1999. Family, friends and retired teachers gathered for the planting of a maple tree in his honor, October 17 at MMS. Ladies from the class of 1998 donated the tree
Ruth Macias, recipient of Maryville’s October Beautification Award was congratulated by Maryville Mayor Dannen Merrill. She has called 507 Merrill Avenue home since 1993, and her pride in her property truly shows. Her well-kept yard and welcoming home reflect the kind of community pride that makes Maryville such a beautiful place to live. This is
At the October 9 Skidmore City Council meeting, ordinances for water and sewer were considered. City Clerk Sadie McHugh has reworked the ordinances so that it will not need to be approved each year. Instead a section was inserted on the annual review of water or sewer rates. The water ordinance was approved and the
At the Pickering October 6 City Council meeting, City Clerk Milt Sovereign brought up limiting the number of people residing in a household. The council will look at ordinances with occupancy limits at the November 3 meeting. The Fifth Street siren needs a new battery for the battery backup. One of the six batteries is
The Maryville City Council approved ordinances related to a new water treatment plant at its meeting October 13. Amendment number five to an agreement with HDR engineering, Omaha, NE, for professional engineering services was approved. This amendment has a total cost of $75,942, and ensures continued regulatory compliance, protection of existing infrastructure and sufficient technical
The Burlington Jct. City Council received updates from staff October 13. City Administrator Jo Anna Marriott presented the monthly financial overview, which was approved. The debt service bond payment to be paid by October 27 is $75,737.50. City Technician Gary Brown and Water Consultant Scott Conn updated the council on various topics. Conn stated that
The Nodaway County Ambulance District Board heard updates from staff during their meeting October 8. Some of the members of the Tri-C Rescue Squad are testing a new app called Tango Tango, with the goal that it will clear up static and be able to replay calls for those who cannot get the calls on
Troop 190 Court of Honor October 6 included some special recognitions. Jessica Wilson, Wayne Wilson, Joel McCormick were “Beaded” October 6 for completing their Woodbadge Course. There were 10 other leaders who recently completed various adult trainings and were recognized.
Lions International recently held a USA/Canada Leadership Forum in Atlantic City, NJ. Four members of the Maryville Pride Lions Harold and Lori Spire, Kathy and Lewis Rice attended along with 26-M4 District Governor Rachel Harper, center. The Nodaway News Leader also made the trip. The forum brought the Lions opportunities to meet Lions from all over
Kandi Hughes, Grant City author, has published another book for Northwest Missouri readers to enjoy. “Rural Reflections” is a compilation of Hughes’ friends and neighbors who have a story to tell of days gone by. One titled, “Kay’s Story,” is a remembrance of Nodaway News Leader’s publisher – owner, Kay Wilson, telling about the blizzard
