Northwest studies enrollment goal Dr. Clarence Green, Northwest Missouri State University interim president Northwest Missouri State University’s Homecoming last month was a huge success! Tons of alumni, students, employees and friends enjoyed the various events in our community this fall. As we approach our commencement ceremonies and the end of the semester in December,
Holiday events sparkle throughout Nodaway County, as Christmas activities abound. Tour of Lights, Maryville The Tour of Lights in Maryville grand prize has been donated by Dr. Stan and Debbie Snyder. This year’s lucky winner will get December’s electric bill paid. Judging will begin promptly after sign-up ends and the winner will be announced
LaChic features thoughtful, useful Christmas gifts in the handbag room. Owner Jennifer Gillespie shows off the many different handbags and jewelry available for personal use or as gifts. LaChic located at 108 East Third Street is a boutique salon that specializes in cut and color. Gillespie hosts three shopping events per year. Besides the handbags
By Kathryn Rice Maryville Florists has turned into a winter wonderland of Christmas gifts and decorating items. Located at 214 North Main Street, the shop features a wide variety of gifts and floral arrangements. Owner Keitha Clapp laughs about the wide selection of gnomes currently waiting for purchase. If looking for a small stocking stuffer,
As part of the Very Merryville Christmas, Shop Merryville this Christmas is going on now. Over 45 local businesses have donated gift cards and merchandise to give away in weekly drawings held Monday afternoons. In addition, the Chamber and NCED have donated $500 for a grand prize giveaway on December 19. Winners will be posted
Circuit Rider Mary Calcagno with Missouri Rural Water Association attended the November 10 Skidmore City Council meeting. She reviewed the steps the city has taken on the sewer project which she doesn’t think is enough to keep the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from taking the next step to get the city’s sewer system
The North Central Missouri College Savannah campus is opening for phase one of the two-phase construction and remodeling efforts at their newest location in Savannah. This fall, NCMC is launching a “soft opening” for robotics courses, and faculty and staff are moving into their offices. Construction and installation work will continue through the fall 2022
By Kathryn Rice Joshua W. Cotter, Barnard, has self-published a new comic, “Thee Infinite©,” a satire dealing with current world issues. Cotter took a new approach to this comic. His earlier graphic novels, “nod away, volume one and two,” “Driven by Lemons” and “Skyscrapers of the Midwest,” have been hard cover books. He carefully plotted and
The Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be served from 11 am to 1 pm, Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. “After two years, the staff is excited to once again offer dine-in to the patrons,” Administrator Amie Firavich said. Besides dine-in, pick up and home-delivery
Hattie Nielson, daughter of Betsy and Scott Nielson, Maryville, celebrated her ninth birthday recently by hosting a party for her friends. Instead of receiving birthday presents, she requested her friends to bring pajamas for those children who might be in-shelter at the North Star Advocacy Center, Maryville. Hattie also made several blankets to give to
