This Week's News

Mosaic names Scott Koelliker interim president in Maryville

Mosaic Life Care has named Scott Koelliker, RN, MSA, FACHE as interim president at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. Scott has been the interim chief operating officer in Maryville since this summer. Koelliker started in patient care as a trauma nurse in the emergency department more than 30 years ago. He has over 15 years

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Barnard UMC gives thanks for 150 years of worship, serving

The current congregation of the Barnard United Methodist Church hosted a 150th anniversary celebration featuring several past pastors, a catered meal and a Sunday worship time. The event, which began at 10 am, saw church members, Barbie Cowan, Kevin Helzer, David Hilsabeck, Linda Nagle as well as Dr. Joseph A. Munshaw, the eldest son of

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Ambulance board hears of $99,948 grant

Reports were read to the Nodaway County Ambulance Board on October 9,  updating them on the happenings around the district. Reports Director of Operations Jared McQueen. The 134 unit’s compartment door has been fixed by Conrad Fire. The district applied for the grant program through the Department of Health and Senior Services for $99,948.13, which will purchase

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State driver license system changes November 12

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 pm on Thursday, November 7 through November 8. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, November 12, following the Veterans Day

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Prepare for the flu season arrival

By Tabitha Frank, Public Health Nurse Supervisor As the cooler temperatures prevail, the Nodaway County Health Department wants to remind the public that influenza (flu) season is rapidly approaching. Typically, flu activity peaks between December and February in the United States. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms usually come on

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Emily Bax takes first in 4-H State Fashion Revue

The Missouri 4-H State Fashion Revue was held on October 12. The contest hosted 72 youth participants that represented 26 counties across Missouri. Among those 4-H’ers was Emily Bax, Maryville. This year’s State 4-H Fashion Revue participants spent the morning in Middlebush Hall where they met with judges for the contest. Judges visited with the

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Hopkins Food Pantry serving nearly 30 families

Debbie Bennett, far right, from the Nodaway County MU Extension office, presented 66 pounds of healthy food to the Hopkins Food Pantry on October 10.  Receiving the donation were Hopkins Food Pantry Board Members and volunteers, Don and Judy Crane, and Cindy Baldwin. The Hopkins Food Pantry is affiliated with Second Harvest of St. Joseph and

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Application deadline for the GRM Networks® Community Improvement Grant is Nov. 1

The deadline for applications for the GRM Networks Community Improvement Grant Program is November 1. Applications may be downloaded by visiting grm.net/about-us/grants. Grant amounts vary, with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 awarded to successful applicants. Questions regarding grant applications should be directed to Amy Davison at 888.748.2110 or adavison@corp.grm.net. The cooperative’s board of

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Toys for Tots of Nodaway County begins collection

Today’s Civic Women (TCW) announced the beginning of the 40th Annual Toys for Tots of Nodaway County campaign. The goal of the program is to ensure children ages newborn to 12-years old have something under the Christmas tree. Toys For Tots of Nodaway County is one of TCW’s main service projects. Each child receives toys as well

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