The statewide tornado drill is scheduled for March 7th at 10 am. The sirens will sound as if it’s an actual event. The National Weather Service, the American Red Cross, the State Emergency Management Agency and the Nodaway County Health Department all have good weather/disaster tips on their websites. www.weather.gov www.redcross.org www.sema.dps.mo.gov www.nodawaypublichealth.org
Nodaway News Leader sports writer Morgan Guyer is adding his ‘thoughts’ to the NNL. His column, Guyer’s Thoughts can be found on page 14 of this week’s paper.
Dr. Lance Tatum, the senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and chief academic officer at Troy University in Troy, AL, will become the next president of Northwest Missouri State University. Tatum, joined by his wife, Jill, will begin his tenure at Northwest on June 1. He and the university’s Board of Regents agreed to an
At the February 15 Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate meeting, the senior center board discussed the upcoming election progress. Three board positions are open, Carolyn Franks, Ray Courter and Stephen Mullins’ seats. These people will determine if they want to rerun for their positions. Nominations are finalized in March and April then an election in
At the February 13 Hopkins City Council meeting, Chief Operator Chris Bird gave a list of needed repairs and asked to put $12,000 from the Rickard Trust into the general fund. The repairs are for the water plant and shop, including a polymer feed system for water treatment, $2,800, a pipe rack system built by
The Burlington Jct. City Council met at City Hall February 13 to discuss city business. Councilman Brian Hunt accepted the Floodplain Administrator role and will work with all corresponding agencies related to the floodplains. Jo Anna Marriott, city clerk, gave the financial report, and stated that the checking accounts have been reconciled and balanced. Skyeler
The Greater Maryville Chamber is excited to announce Jared Luke as its newest board director. After submitting a letter of interest, Luke was appointed to a one year term by the board at its January 19 annual membership meeting. The board seat was open following the December resignation of Gentry Martin with one year remaining
Hype Nutrition, located at 830 South Main, is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce February Business of the Month. Owned and operated by Reba Dyche, Hype Nutrition has been in business and a Chamber member for about a year and a half. Hype’s loyal customers appreciate its quality products and fast, friendly service, particularly its
Nathan Stoner has been a volunteer coach for various Maryville Parks and Rec sports throughout the past seven years. On February 15 at the annual Missouri Parks and Rec Association conference at Tan-Tar-A, he was awarded with the MPRA Volunteer Coach of the Year. Missouri Parks and Rec celebrates and recognizes a stand-out coach yearly,
Heather Griffith has been the executive administrative assistant for the City of Maryville for five years. Now she will be transitioning into her new position; one that is totally new to the city of Maryville, community relations manager. This new position will be to provide professional level support, management and oversight to key programs and
