This Week's News

NNL adds new reporter to roster 

Morgan Guyer has joined the Nodaway News Leader as a reporter following his recent graduation from Northwest Missouri State University. He graduated with a sports media degree. Guyer is from Atlantic, IA, and is looking forward to the opportunity of working at a newspaper. “I’m just glad I’m able to put my degree to use right out

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Elks member celebrates 75 years in organization

Jack Willhoyte received a proclamation from the Elks Lodge 760 for his 75 years of service at Parkdale Manor, Maryville at 3 pm on June 4. At the proclamation were seated: Jack Willhoyte and fellow Elks members Bill Eckles, middle row: Brett White, Ed Drummond, James Richardson, back: Pat Nelson, Jim Scott, Frank Donovan, Doug

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County students to attend Boys, Girls State

Boys State and Girls State has two major changes for attendees in 2022, the two programs will occur simultaneously on Lindenwood University’s campus in St. Charles from Saturday, June 11 to 18. Boys State is sponsored by the Missouri American Legion and Girls State by the Missouri American Legion Auxiliary. See full listing of attendees

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Skidmore terminates employee

The City of Skidmore held a closed city council meeting, June 2. At the meeting, discussion was held on employee, Martin Charles. In a roll call vote, the decision was made to terminate Charles immediately. The decision was unanimous. The council unanimously approved paying any overtime hours claimed by Charles during his employment.

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Fair, Festivals, Events abound in Nodaway County

As summer is starting, the Nodaway News Leader wants to alert everyone to upcoming fairs, festivals and events in Nodaway County. NNL will publish more information about each event in the weeks before it. This is a good opportunity for Nodaway Countians to enter the dates on their calendars. • June 11 – Midwest Percentage Pony Pullers,

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The Hangar kicks off the Maryville Market in style

The Maryville Market officially opened for the season at 8 am, June 4. The market will be open every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. It will feature a variety of vendors and food trucks each week, alongside live entertainment on The Hangar flight deck, located on South Main. Ravenwood will also be having

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Health department inspects school, food establishments in May

Nodaway County Health Center inspector Jack Hunsucker visited several establishments in Maryville. South Nodaway R-IV, 209 Moorehouse, Barnard, high priority Inspection date: May 2. Criticals: None. Non-criticals: Boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler and dry storeroom. Bad door gasket on walk-in freezer door. North Nodaway R-VI, 705 East Barnard, Hopkins, high priority Inspection date: May

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Lions District Basketball has familiar faces

  The annual Lions District 26-M4 All-Star Basketball Tournament for graduating seniors will take place Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 at the Ketchem Community Center, North Central Missouri College, Trenton. The players from Nodaway County are Jaclyn Pappert and Stephanie Turpin, both Jefferson graduates; Auston Pride and Zachary Pride, Northeast Nodaway graduates. Coaches

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Snyder representative speaks to Clearmont council

The May 19 Clearmont City Council meeting had Emily Wicoff, representative from Snyder and Associates, as a guest. The council received information packets from Wicoff about the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) funding of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater capital improvement projects. She noted the Clearmont application must be submitted by July 14 and the

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