Washburn University to host Poet Nikki Giovanni

Washburn University, Topeka, KS, invites the public to join the Washburn community for an evening with world-renowned poet Nikki Giovanni, from 6 to 8 pm., Thursday, March 7 in White Concert Hall on the Washburn University campus. The event is free but those wishing to attend must register at NikkiGiovanniAtWU.eventbrite.com by 12 pm, March 6. Refreshments will

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Northwest encourages community to prepare for severe weather, tornado drill

Northwest Missouri State University, along with the National Weather Service, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and local emergency management offices, are organizing tornado drills during March in preparation for severe weather. Northwest will test its indoor emergency operations, including the Bearcat Alert texting system, during a tornado drill at 11 am, Wednesday, March

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EEZ gets nod from commissioners

After a final public hearing on February 20, the Nodaway County Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) gained Nodaway County Commission approval for an addendum allowing for a tax abatement for 10 years with 33 taxing districts. The addendum will broaden the list of new business types that could qualify for the minimum of 50 percent property

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VFW meets at National Guard Armory

VFW Post 442 will meet at 4:30 pm, Wednesday, March 6 at the National Guard Armory, 1407 North Club Road, Maryville. For more information, contact Jeremy Cobb at 573.418.1671 or sgmjacobb@gmail.com.

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Northwest music faculty presenting recitals, joining guest performers

Northwest Missouri State University is hosting a series of recitals featuring performances by faculty in the department of fine and performing arts and guest musicians this spring. “Faculty recitals are opportunities for colleagues to collaborate toward a common goal, often exploring repertoire not regularly heard in undergraduate education,” Dr. Rachel Day, a Northwest assistant professor

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Maryville council moves forward with community hangar

At the February 26 Maryville City Council meeting, an aviation project consultant agreement was approved with Woolpert, Inc, Dayton, OH, for professional engineering services for a community hangar at the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport. The agreement will include construction plans, documents, technical specifications and bidding. The total cost will be an amount not to exceed

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Maryville R-II announces Jaclyn Smail as Teacher of the Year

The Maryville R-II School District announced Jaclyn Smail as the Teacher of the Year. Smail, a dedicated math educator at Maryville Middle School, has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to student success and her outstanding contributions to the school community. Smail’s passion for teaching and her exceptional ability to make math engaging and accessible

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WN Food Pantry is in Burlington Jct.

The West Nodaway Food Pantry will be 4 to 6 pm, Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the First Christian Church, corner of Third and Ballad Streets, Burlington Jct. The food drop is at 4:30 pm, Wednesdays, March 13, 20 and 27. Numbers are given out and it is first come, first served

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