Survey reveals Pickering residents don’t want chickens in city limits

The results of an eight-question survey were revealed at the November 7 Pickering City Council meeting. The survey resulted from previous meetings focused on the current farm animal ordinance which prohibits all livestock and fowl inside city limits. The survey was distributed to 61 households with 38 questionnaires returned in the two-week period ending November

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Airport board frustrated with runway paving progress

Three members of the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport Board met November 7 to learn why Ideker Construction has not completed the airport runway paving project. Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland said the construction firm must still complete several steps before it is able to finish the $3.390 million project and the paving unit is not

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Theatre Northwest to present stories of Challenger, Vietnam era

This weekend, Northwest Missouri State University will raise the curtain on two productions presented by advanced student directors in repertory theater. Students will present “Defying Gravity,” written by Jane Anderson and directed by Northwest student Andrea Boswell, November 10, 12, 18 and 20 as well as “A Piece of My Heart,” written by Shirley Lauro

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Operation Christmas Child collection is November 14-21

By Dustin Henggeler With the holiday season drawing nearer, our thoughts may be turning toward thankfulness for what we have and how we can bless others. One way to do that is through Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a Samaritan’s Purse project that brings shoeboxes filled with gifts to children in struggling countries around the world.

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Election officers on duty to receive fraud complaints

Tammy Dickinson, US attorney for the Missouri Western District, announced that Assistant US Attorney Patrick D. Daly will serve as the Missouri Western District election officer and will oversee the district’s handling of complaints of election fraud and voting rights abuses. The department of justice seeks to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the

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Mold, insect debris found in food establishments

In October, Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found mold and insect debris during routine inspections of area food establishments. Hy-Vee Chinese Express, 1217 South Main, high priority Routine inspection October 3. Critical: None observed. Non-critical: Crumbs and debris beneath serving counter, debris between steam table and serving counter, thermometer not reading

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Mayor honors Business Women of Missouri

During the October 24 city council meeting, Maryville Mayor Jason McDowell presents Business Women of Missouri members with a proclamation of honor. McDowell declared October 17-23 to be Business Women of Missouri week. Members present were Betty Karnaze, Eve Church, Kay Dew, Sandra Shermuly, Elaine Wilson, Connie McGinness, Amanda McGinness and Kori Sowards. Save

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Nodaway County groups, schools to honor veterans

The annual Nodaway County Veterans Day observance will be at 11 am, Friday, November 11 at the American Legion Post 100 Hall, 1104 East Fifth Street, Maryville. The event is coordinated by the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, Maryville. The welcome and introduction of dignitaries will be conducted by Allen Chesnut, commander. The

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Governor candidate Greitens visits Maryville

On October 28, Eric Greitens, Republican Missouri gubernatorial candidate, returned to Maryville for the third time bringing his political message to residents. Urging attendees to spread his message, Greitens spoke about his background, campaign and plans for the state. He described himself as a former Navy Seal, small business owner and conservative outsider. Congressman Sam

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Voter information on polling places available

Voters wishing to vote by absentee ballot will be able to do so from 8 am to noon, Saturday, November 5 at the county clerk’s office in the Nodaway County Administration Center. Voters are requested to bring proper identification such as voter registration card, driver’s license or utility bill. Absentee ballots may also be cast

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