This Week's News

Kawasaki named Chamber Ambassador October Business of the Month

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce recognized Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. as its October Business of the Month. This recognition highlights Kawasaki’s continued commitment to the community, exceptional operational standards, and support for local economic initiatives. Since 1989, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing in Maryville has grown to become the primary production site for Kawasaki general

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0-Squared Women choose Manna Kitchen

For the last quarter of the year, 10 Squared Women presented Manna Kitchen with a $10,000 donation. At the presentation was front: 10 Squared Women representative Amanda Twaddle, Manna Kitchen volunteers Cindy Roach, Janet Smith, Kim Talmadge, Monica Mauzey, Janice Falcone, Nicole Falcone; back: Les Smith, St. Gregory Church Secretary Devin Reed and Jim Eiswert.

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Tree planted in remembrance of Principal Glenn Jonagan

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

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Maryville names October Beautification Award winner 

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

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Skidmore Council considers revised water, sewer ordinances

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

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Pickering to look at residence occupancy limits

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

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Maryville council OKs water plant expenditures

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

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Burlington Jct. council hears town updates

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

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Ambulance district holds monthly meeting

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

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