Perfect weather greeted spectators and participants of the annual Northwest Missouri State University Homecoming parade on October 29. Families, staff and students of Horace Mann Laboratory School and the Leet Center marched along Fourth Street.
Democrat Jason Kander, candidate for US Senate, is coming to Maryville. He will speak at 2 pm, Thursday, November 3 at the Ray Courter Park Pavilion on the Northwest campus.
South Nodaway held an assembly on October 28 to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Elementary students watched “Dreammakers,” a film about respecting others, and middle and high school students watched “One Voice” about the positive changes one person can make. Other schools in the county also participated in Red Ribbon Week activities. Save
The 21st annual Downtown Trick or Treat saw record numbers this year with 78 businesses, organizations and individuals passing out treats on October 27. The downtown area was awash with children and adults. Estimates of the number of children participating range from 1,200 to 1,900, but keeping count was a challenge during the two-hour event.
US Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a mobile office from 3 to 4 pm, Thursday, November 3 at the Nodaway County Courthouse. This mobile office will give local citizens an opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns with Senator Blunt’s staff. To reach the senator’s office of constituent services, call 573.442.8151 or send a
The St. Francis Hospital Foundation Board of Directors recently presented a $690,000 check to SSM Health St. Francis Hospital for technology purchases and equipment upgrades. Seven hospital departments benefited from the foundation’s funding. The imaging department received $90,000 for equipment upgrades including the new 3D mammography unit. The advanced mammography technology is 40 percent better
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its regular meeting October 28 approved a contract with an online vendor to provide support and services to increase online enrollments. The Regents also approved revisions to two policies related to anti-discrimination and free expression and a charter to establish a new staff council. The Regents authorized
The North Nodaway R-VI Board of Education met in open and closed sessions on October 19 to discuss following business: The board approved the NN senior class trip to Branson. Sixteen of the 18 seniors are planning a four-day trip on May 6-9, 2017. The trip is estimated to cost $9,670.20. The class has raised
The South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education met in regular session on October 19 to take care of the following business: The board discussed the start of a five- and 10-year financial plan. Discussion about the plan will continue throughout the school year with finalization in 2017. The board approved co-oping junior high track with
The Jefferson C-123 School Board met on October 19, amended the school calendar and conducted the following business: The board voted to change the school calendar to allow two consecutive days for extensive electrical work to be completed. School will now be in session on November 11 and there will be no school on November
