Northwest Missouri State University student Olivia Parker is the recipient of the Luther C. “Luke” Skelton Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Parker, a freshman studio art major with a drawing emphasis from Pickering, is the daughter of Matthew and Amber Parker. To be considered for the scholarship, students must be enrolled in a full
The Maryville High School Speech and Debate Tournament, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, is seeking judges for the event. The tournament is hosted by MHS and will be attended by several KC area schools as well as other area schools. MHS students do not compete in the tournament. No experience is necessary to
Eighth graders at Maryville Middle School, Nodaway-Holt, North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway and West Nodaway toured, October 7, local manufacturers for a look at the various jobs and careers available. The places the students toured are Maryville Metal Culverts, JL Houston-Houston Poly Tank, United Electric/United Fiber, Kawasaki, Federal Mogul/DRIV and Mosaic Medical Center.
Maryville Middle School honored the Nodaway County Health Department leaders at the September 23 all-school assembly with the Spoofhound Golden Milkbone.
By Kathryn Rice With the shortage of officials for high school football games, two long-time football officials, James Pederson and John Clayton, are mentoring their children, Brenden Pedersen and Deanna Clayton, both first year football referees. Claytons continue tradition John Clayton has officiated football games for 25 years. He’s worked four state championships and numerous
The quarterly beneficiary of the 10 Squared Men organization was the Nodaway County Senior Center. At the October 6 presentation of the $13,800 were, front: Mary Evans, Administrator Amie Firavich, Mia Nelson, Senior Center board member Jim Hazen, Brian Schieber, 10 Squared Men; back: Mel Tjeerdsma and Todd Hayes, both 10 Squared Men; Carolyn Franks
The Nodaway County Health Department’s Jack Hunsucker inspected establishments over the month of September. KFC, 1622 South Main, Maryville, medium priority Inspection date: September 6 Criticals: None. Non-criticals: No soap at dispenser for front handsink, corrected on site (COS). Badly torn lobby bench seat. Stained wall plus caulking by power soak and mop sink. Damaged floor by mop
Nominations are now open! It’s almost time to select a Grinch to help kick-off the holiday season and wish the community a Very “Merry”ville Christmas. Between October 1 – 28, the Maryville Chamber will take non-profit organizations’ “Grinch” nominations. Nominees may be the director, an employee, a board member, a volunteer or any other organizational
The Nodaway News Leader gives Nodaway County students the opportunity to display their artwork in its windows each month. NNL has been doing this for over 10 years by contacting area art teachers to arrange a month for their students’ artwork. Two art teachers who have displayed their students’ artwork for several years are Carla Perry at
The Hopkins City Council received updates from City Operator Chris Bird at the October 3 meeting. Bird said the building demolitions on Third Street were expected to take place by the end of October. The water plant electronic upgrade has been installed. Bird said everything was working. He is waiting on the company to do
