Geography with Goudge

A good example of a regional sport is water polo. There are 32 NCAA Division I teams that play women’s water polo. Most are located in California or on the east coast. Since 2001, when the NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championships were first held, only California schools have won a title. California produces more than

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Get back-to-school shots now

It’s important to get children’s back-to-school immunizations as soon as possible, said Tabitha Frank, RN, BSN, Nodaway County Health Center public health nurse. Missouri state law changes have necessitated additional immunizations for children entering eighth and 12th grades for the 2016-17 school year. The two vaccines needed are the Tdap, which covers tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis

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Losh Optometry shows dedication to service, Maryville

By Kathryn Rice Ryan K. Losh, OD, doctor of optometry, and his wife, Tracey, enjoy the Maryville community and schools so much that they made the commitment to start their own community business, Losh Optometry, 109 South Buchanan Street, Maryville. Losh practiced in Maryville from 2010 to 2011, after graduating from the University of Missouri-St.

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BIG Art launches 2nd show

The Business Indoor Gallery of Art (BIG Art) sponsored by the Maryville Public Art Committee (MPAC) has launched its second art show. Display locations are: Accent Advertising and Signs, 114 East Third Street, has a two-piece painting by Brent Weiland. Accent is open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, for viewing. Regional

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Skidmore to accept asbestos removal bids

The Skidmore City Council voted to accept bids for asbestos removal from the old city hall at the July 14 meeting. Skidmore citizen Don Richardson, a retired building inspector, was asked to inspect the building and gave a detailed report on the building condition. Aside from the roof, which Richardson said was in good shape,

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Nelson Rowlett

Nelson Cook Rowlett, 77, Maitland, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. The memorial service will be 10 am, Saturday, July 23, in Groves Cemetery, Skidmore. No formal visitation is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of  Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville.

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Hubert Gumm

Hubert E. Gumm, 85, Maryville, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will take place at 11 am, Friday, July 22. Graveside services will be at 11 am, Saturday, July 23 at Robinson Cemetery, Weaubleau. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, July 21 at Maryville First Baptist

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Patricia Thompson

Patricia Lee Thompson, 51, St. Joseph, died Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Maryville. Services were held Wednesday, July 20 at Rupp Funeral Home, with burial at Fillmore Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Patricia Thompson Memorial Fund in care of Rupp Funeral Home, St. Joseph. Online condolences may be left at ruppfuneral.com. Arrangements were

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Sue Ann Andrews

Sue Ann Rush Andrews, 61, Vail, AZ, formerly of Hopkins, died Thursday, July 7, 2016. Services were held Thursday, July 14 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City, with burial in Brethren Cemetery, Sheridan.

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Kurby Weldon

G. Kurby Weldon, 61, Maryville, died Friday, July 15, 2016, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. Services were held Tuesday, July 19 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Maryville. Online condolences may be left at bramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under

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