Library offers college application workshop

The Maryville Public Library will offer a hands-on college application workshop with expert advice with Becky Houtchens at 5:30 pm, Thursday, September 25 at the library. Snacks are provided. Registration is required, call 660.582.5281.

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The Source holds event with Marked by Grace

The Source Medical Clinic Annual Event will begin at 6:30 pm, Thursday, September 25 at the Rose Hill Acres Event Center, 105 South Main, Maryville. Marked by Grace is presented by Amy Ford, CEO and founder of Embrace Grace, a nationally recognized speaker and author known for her biblical, non-political approach to the abortion issue.

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Carter Jensen receives first place essay award

Jefferson High School Freshman Carter Jensen was awarded first place in the county for his essay about County Government Day. American Legion Unite 464 Auxiliary representative Kathy Schwebach presented the award recently.

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Northwest to host annual family weekend activities Sept. 26-28

Northwest Missouri State University invites students and families to campus for a weekend of entertainment and Bearcat athletics during its annual Family Weekend September 26-28. The weekend includes free entertainment and a football game against the University of Central Oklahoma. Other activities include the Bearcat Zone tailgate and the halftime introduction of Northwest’s Family of

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Cochran writes two poetry books

Barbara Cochran, Maryville, has written poetry since she was seven years old in 1957. This has resulted in her publishing two poetry books, “My Heart in Rhyme” and “The Yesteryears.” Her talent for poetry is inherited from her grandfather, Charles Carr and father, Truman Carr, also of Maryville. Cochran has always written her poetry for

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BOSS Coffee is at library

BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Solutions) Coffee will begin with networking at 8:15 am, Wednesday, September 24 at the Maryville Public Library. Topic is artificial intelligence strategies.

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High School Football Participation, 2025

There are over one million high school football players and 15,952 programs spread throughout the United States.  This makes for the average squad size to be close to 66 players.  This ranges from a high of 155 in Texas to a low of 29 in Vermont.  Missouri averages 55 players per squad while Iowa has

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