The West Nodaway Rockets basketball teams saw Courtwarming losses against the Nodaway-Holt Trojans on February 2. The girls teams ended the evening with the Rockets 47 and the Trojans 59. In the boys game, the Rockets jumped to an early lead which dissolved with a tie score by half; the Trojans dominated the second half.
On February 5, the Hopkins City Council directed Chief Operator Jack Baldwin to research what will be required to paint the pump house and water plant before the job is put out for bid. The council wants a bonded and insured painter to complete the project. Neither building has been painted since 1990. Discussion was
Maryville girls lost to Smithville 39-31 during their Courtwarming game on February 1. This year’s Courtwarming king, Brady Atwell, son of Darren and Heidi Atwell, escorted queen Becky Meyers, daughter of Kerry and Marsha Meyers. For more photos, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
City Clerk Milt Sovereign announced at the city council meeting February 5 that he will research to determine if Pickering is eligible for a non-election. Alderman Kevin Leedom has filed for his position; Alderman Brad Judd expressed his willingness to once again be appointed. Sovereign gave Judd the necessary paperwork to complete. Because the council
Northwest Missouri State University will host a series of film screenings and discussions as well as its annual Soul Food Dinner to commemorate Black History Month in February. The 2018 nationwide theme “African Americans in Times of War” commemorates the centennial of the end of World War I in 1918. All Black History Month activities
The North Nodaway girls lost to East Atchison 45-61 while the boys were defeated 46-52 at their Courtwarming February 2. Courtwarming King Cole Bird, son of Suzan and Chris Bird, and grandson of Joyce and Richard Bird, escorted Queen Alisha Davison, daughter of Sandy and Todd Davison. For more photos and information, see the printed
Maryville kindergarten students Grant Luke, Colton VanVactor, Ava Tuzon, Megan Hamilton and Maya Clodfelter sport 100 items on their clothing to celebrate the 100th day of school. For pictures of each school, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
The family of Baylee Hilsabeck brought the Nodaway County Humane Society supplies and $1,754 collected from family and friends in Hilsabeck’s memory on February 5. Family members also walked some of the dogs.
The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Baby/Toddler Time, 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, February 15. For infants to age three accompanied by a parent or caregiver. • Lego Club, 6 pm, Thursday, November 17. For students in grades kindergarten to six; advance registration is requested. To
The Nodaway County Democrats monthly meeting will be from 6 to 8 pm, Monday, February 12 at the Wesley Student Center, 549 West Fourth Street, Maryville. For more information, contact Elyssa Ford at NodawayCountyDems@gmail.com.
