Lila O’Riley retires from Extension office manager after 45 years
University of Missouri Extension’s Nodaway County office hosted a retirement celebration for co-worker Lila O’Riley, office manager, who served for 45 years.
Skidmore agrees to sell city lot
At the March 9 Skidmore City Council meeting, it was agreed to sell lot seven behind Newton Hall to Monroe Township. The Monroe Township board consisting of Wallace McGinnis, Scott Clement and Rodney Allen want the lot adjacent to the township building for use in parking equipment and perhaps building a shed for storage. After
Commissioners award Tenaska money
Brent Cline of Tenaska presented $15,000 in community funds to the Nodaway County Commissioners as the third installment of a 20 year agreement with the county. The Commissioners divided the money up between three organizations. Nodaway County Community Building, North Star Advocacy Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters each received $5,000.
Maryville council approves contract for storm drainage improvements
At the March 13 Maryville City Council meeting, it was approved for Legacy Underground Construction, Harrisonville, to complete construction of the Lisa Lane/Robertson Crist Nature Park Storm Drainage Improvements. This area has been prone to surface flooding during high rainfall events. Three bids were received, with Legacy Underground being the low bid at $151,320. Robertson
‘There’s a new tree in town’
Last fall the three large trees at Mabel Perkins Memorial gardens at Main and Lincoln streets were taken down. The trees were Ash and were infested with the Emerald Ash Borer. The city of Maryville removed them and did a great job not harming the gardens below the trees. The Maryville Garden Club, whose members
NTS Building Trades work on Habitat house
The Northwest Technical School Building Trades morning class works on sheet rocking the Nodaway County Habitat for Humanity house on East Third Street, Maryville. The Habitat house has now been enclosed and all work has moved to the inside.
Delbert’s Garage named March Business of the Month by Chamber Ambassadors
Delbert’s Garage, owned and operated by Delbert Worthington, is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce March Business of the Month. Located at 714 North Depot Street, Delbert’s Garage does both minor and major automotive repairs, including tune ups, brakes, suspension, AC, engine and transmission replacement. Delbert’s nomination form stated, “The garage is always busy, evidence
Hospital art exhibition providing profession-based experience, showcase for artists
For Northwest Missouri State University student Anaya Walker, working as the curatorial intern for the “Art of Healing Galleries” exhibition was an opportunity to create a soothing environment for patients and visitors of Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. “I wanted to help the hospital out because when I was little I went to the hospital
911 Oversight Board sends quote to expand services
During a February 23 closed meeting, the 911 Oversight Board created the specifications and pricing to entice the Noel T. Adams Memorial Ambulance District for dispatch of emergency medical services. Located in Bethany, the ambulance district reached out to the local 911 Oversight Board to request a quote for the communications center to provide emergency
Children’s Business Fair opens for sales
The fifth annual Children’s Business Fair (CBF) Pop-up Market will be held from 9 am to 12:30 pm, Saturday, March 18 in the gym at the First Baptist Church, 121 East Jenkins, Maryville. Shoppers are requested to enter on the east side of the church on South Market Street. Entry is free and open to
