This Week's News

Maryville Chamber’s new executive is Becky Albrecht

After a thorough search, the Maryville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have announced, Becky Albrecht has accepted the position as executive director of the Chamber beginning September 1. “I could not be more excited to work on behalf of the Chamber to strengthen business partnerships and promote the success of the community. The great

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Controlled chaos reigns on EFE’s 1st Day of School

Eugene Field Elementary, August 23, saw students and parents walking up to one of three entrances on the first day of school. With buses waiting to unload and cars with drop-offs, the East Second Street in front of EFE was teeming. Teachers, principals and the school resource officer were out welcoming students to a new

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Maryville Chamber packs the event center for annual banquet

Nearly 100 business leaders and their staff attended the 2022 Maryville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, August 18 at the Mozingo Event Center with Dr. Tyler Tapps, interim board president as the emcee. The evening theme was, The Roaring Twenties with “flapper girls and dapper gentlemen.” Live music was provided by Tyler Forkerts. Awards were

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Maryville Chamber packs the event center for annual banquet

Nearly 100 business leaders and their staff attended the 2022 Maryville Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, August 18 at the Mozingo Event Center with Dr. Tyler Tapps, interim board president as the emcee. The evening theme was, The Roaring Twenties with “flapper girls and dapper gentlemen.” Live music was provided by Tyler Forkerts. Awards were

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Clearmont sets tax rate

At the August 16 Clearmont City Council, the tax rate levy was set at $1 of assessed valuation. A public hearing was held before the meeting, with no citizens attending. There has been another request for a few more stop signs being put around town. Council will look at it further. Corey Kerwin and Jonathan

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Ambulance district moves forward with protocol provider app

At the August 10 Nodaway County Ambulance Meeting, the board approved for use of a Paramedic Protocol Provider app at the cost of $750. The board decided to go with the generic version versus a branded one at $2,500. The app will allow employees to have all of their protocols on their phone, versus having

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Skidmore to receive 4-H Blessings Box

The Holt County 4-H Club will give a “blessings box” to be placed in Skidmore outside of Newton Hall. The purpose of this box is to provide the public with nonperishable food and supplies. Skidmore is looking for sponsors, including groups, organizations or individuals, to fill the box so goods can be distributed each month. Sponsors

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Northwest announces presidential search input sessions

John Moore, the chair of Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents and the university’s presidential search committee has announced public sessions where individuals will have opportunities to provide input regarding the process. The Regents last month selected Anthem Executive, a Houston-based search firm to assist the institution with recruiting its next president. The search

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Northwest announces presidential search input sessions

John Moore, the chair of Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents and the university’s presidential search committee has announced public sessions where individuals will have opportunities to provide input regarding the process. The Regents last month selected Anthem Executive, a Houston-based search firm to assist the institution with recruiting its next president. The search

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Graham Street Fair is a ‘Field of Dreams’

The 2022 Graham Street Fair’s theme is a “Field of Dreams” and will be Thursday, August 25 through Saturday, August 27. The schedule of events, starting Thursday, August 25 are: • Lawnmower Drag Races, on the west edge of Graham, registration starts at 6 pm; races begin at 6:30 pm. Gate fee is $3 for ages five

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