Rescue squads are here to help: Rescue squad covers Hopkins, Pickering area

By Kathryn Rice Local rescue squads play an important part as first responders in Nodaway County. There are six of these squads. The third article in this series is about the Hopkins and Pickering Rescue Squad. • Responsibilities: The Hopkins and Pickering Rescue Squad does first response in medical calls, provides extrication and helps in

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Maryville BOE

The Maryville R-II School Board conducted the following business during its regular meeting on February 21: The board approved the purchase of a new K-8 math curriculum called ReadyMath and the support iReady, which is the individualized assessment component to the new resources. The 2018-19 calendar was approved. Therapy at School, LLC, Weston, received the

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Leet Center creates collaboration with Kansas City educators

Educators with the early childhood Leet Center have entered into a collaboration with North Kansas City early childhood educators. The Leet Center, located at Northwest Missouri State University, centers its preschool around the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which originates from Reggio Emilia, Italy. The approach is student-centered and focuses on self-directed play. It uses exploration, discovery

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Crumb takes over management of clothing room

By Kathryn Rice The Ministry Center, 971 South Main Street, Maryville, offers two services to the citizens of Nodaway County. The more well-known of the two is the food pantry, which provides food to economically disadvantaged Nodaway County citizens. The other is the clothing room, which is open to everyone in the Northwest Missouri area,

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It’s birthday time at the NNL

By Kay Wilson It was March 15, 1996, the Ides of March, when the Nodaway News Leader was born. A weekly newspaper, which would cover the entire Nodaway County happenings, was a new concept to local newspaper readers. With this edition, on the NNL flag to the left, the volume digit changes to 23, or

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School events for the week of March 11 to 17

Sunday • MHS, NH FCCLA State Leadership Conference Monday • Nodaway-Holt No School • Horace Mann P/T conferences • Jefferson FBLA First Impact • MHS, NH FCCLA State Leadership Conference • NH, NN, NEN, SN, WN FFA Contest at Lathrop • Horace Mann Bearcat Choir, 3:15 pm • Jefferson Wright Night, 5 pm • MHS

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Dead insects and rusty gas lines found in food establishment during inspections

Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found dead insects and rusty gas lines in local food establishments throughout the month of February. Aramark Northwest Campus Dining, 800 University Drive, high priority Routine inspection February 5. Critical: Observed flexible water spray nozzle without proper air gap between flood level of rim at sink

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Bell ringing ceremony honoring Morgan McCoy set for March 14

The Northwest Missouri State University community is invited to remember Morgan McCoy during a bell ringing ceremony at 3 pm, Wednesday, March 14 at the Bell of ’48. McCoy, a 19-year-old sophomore elementary education major from Liberty, died January 7 as the result of injuries she suffered when she was struck by a car that

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Maryville loses quarterfinals to Hogan Prep

The Maryville boys lost the quarterfinals to Hogan Prep 57-47, at Lee’s Summit High School, ending their season March 3 with a record of 24-5. Junior Eli Dowis, goes up with force for a layup while getting fouled. For more pictures and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

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UMC serves fish, chicken in Wilcox

The annual fish and chicken fry will be from 4:30 to 7 pm, Saturday, March 10 at the Wilcox United Methodist Church. The meal includes all-you-can-eat fish and chicken strips, french fries, salads and drink. Adults are $10, children are $5 and pre-school age is free.

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