The Nodaway County Senior Center was given a $2,000 grant from the MFA Oil Foundation on June 30. The grant will be used for bathroom updates, and a new paint job for their walk-in cooler. The grant was to be used for tangible items. The sink, counters and toilets all needed updates/repairs in both bathrooms.
Maryville’s South Avenue – South Main Street intersection will be closed to through-traffic for an approximate six week period beginning at 7 am, Monday, July 25, due to the contractor needs with the South Main Improvement Project. VF Anderson Builders, LLC will reconstruct portions of South Avenue that require full depth subgrade and pavement replacement.
The Clearmont Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School June 20-24 for area youth. The theme this year was “Faith over Fear” where 56 students studied the story of David from the time he was anointed to becoming king. Some of the lessons focused on David being a shepherd, facing Goliath, and having a friendship with
By Kathryn Rice Lori Harr Sheehan, Bird Island, MN, received the Ambassador of Goodwill award at the Lions Club International convention held in Montreal, Canada, the end of June. Sheehan, a Maryville High School graduate, is the daughter of Dr. Pat and Teri Harr, Maryville. She is married to Brian Sheehan who is beginning his
The families living on Lisa Lane, Maryville, were out for the 45th annual Lisa Lane 4th of July Parade. Everyone gathers in the shade just off West 16th Street to begin the parade. Holding the well-used banner are Racyn Backman and Mylee Backman.
Community Services Nodaway County Outreach Director Sydney Lyle picks up 30 fans from Westlakes Ace Hardware, July 5. Helping are Westlakes employees Landon Dzurick, Robin Porter and Manager Mark Sidwell. The store collected $400 for 20 fans and Ace Hardware donated 10 more. The fans will be given out through Community Services to those in
The “Nodaway County Sunset in August” photo entered in the 2022 Nodaway News Leader’s Ninth Annual Photography Contest nature category by Keith Younger, Hopkins, was the grand prize winner garnering the most points by the three judges and Facebook likes. Kay Wilson, NNL publisher-owner, congratulated Younger and presented the $100 cash and certificate for his prize. See this year’s
The last day to sign up for Maryville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and join nearly 170 youth in grades one to 12 who are reading for fun and prizes this summer, will be July 11 for library cardholders. All Nodaway County children through grade six can receive a library card funded by the Nodaway
Members of the 2022 Nodaway County Fair Board are, sitting: Judy Stephens, Melisha David, Dustin Heneggler; standing are President Rex Wallace, Brock Plackemaier, Curtis Jones, Jill Auten, Jeremy Walker, Holly Kay Cronk, Tom Martin, Ellyn Fuller, Tiffany Whipple, Cody Piveral, Jake Mattson and Joseph Frueh. The 2022 Nodaway County Fair will take be downtown on
When the dog days of summer deliver hot temperatures and high humidity, the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas urges residents to take precautions against the heat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 700 Americans die each year due to summer’s sweltering heat. Heat-related deaths are one of the deadliest
