Governor Eric R. Greitens has proclaimed February as Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri in recognition of the earthquake hazard posed by the New Madrid Seismic Zone, the most active seismic area east of the Rocky Mountains. Each February, Missourians are reminded to plan and prepare for how a major earthquake might impact them and their
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri held its annual event, Vibrant Small Towns, February 8-10 in Maryville, featuring Ron Drake, author and preservationist from Siloam Springs, AR. Attending the final breakfast in the Nothwest Missouri State Student Union Ballroom were over 250 people from 18 counties including a group of Maryville city staff and elected
The Skidmore City Council listened to sewer upgrade proposals presented by Paul C. Owings, Snyder and Associates, Maryville, at the February 9 meeting. Three different proposals were outlined ranging in costs from $825,000 to $3.6 million. The most attention was given to the lower-cost proposal which involves rehabilitating the current sewer plant and upgrading the
During its regular meeting February 13, the Burlington Jct. City Council approved two ballot questions to be placed before voters in April. The first question will ask citizens to approve a tax levy of 50¢ per $100 of assessed valuation for the purpose of creating a fund to demolish dangerous structures within the city
The Maryville City Council discussed the 2017 asphalt mill and overlay project during its regular meeting on February 13. The city council has $300,000 budgeted for resurfacing. City Manager Greg McDanel presented a list of recommended streets to the council which included Galaxy Drive, 400 to 600 blocks of North Main, 100 to 400 blocks
The Nodaway Chapter DAR will welcome its state regent, Susan Bowmen, from 2 to 4 pm, Saturday, February 18 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. Kenneth Randall, Skidmore, is being honored as the February patriot of the month. For more information, contact Jessie Smith at 660.582.3461.
The Crosswinds Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association will meet at 7 pm, Monday, February 20 at Pizza Hut, 732 South Main Street, Maryville. Freedom of Road Riders, Local 26, will meet at 6 pm, Tuesday, February 21 at Pizza Hut. All interested motorcyclists are invited to attend the meetings.
The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Story Hour, Teddy Bear Picnic, for children ages three to eight, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Tuesday, February 21. • Book Nibblers, 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, February 2. For infants to age three accompanied by a parent or caregiver. To
Paws at The Pub, the monthly social event, will be from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, February 22. This event benefits the New Nodaway Humane Society. Dogs must enter on a leash and be rabies vaccinated. It’s advisable to have all dog vaccinations up to date. Humans must be 21 years of age or older
Hazel June Estes, 92, Maryville, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. Funeral services will be 10 am, Wednesday, February 15 at the Elmo Cemetery, Elmo. There is no formal visitation. Memorials may be made to New Nodaway Humane Society, 829 South Depot, Maryville, MO 64468 or The Ministry Center 971 South Main Maryville,
