Kenneth Frueh

Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene Frueh, 62, Maryville, died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Services were June 19 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for the Nodaway County Birthday Brigade Team with Relay For Life

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George Gayler

George Roosevelt Gayler, 95, Maryville, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at his home. Funeral services were June 17 at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, with burial in Miriam Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the George R. Gayler Scholarship at Northwest Missouri State University or Maryville First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may

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Burlington Jct. enters into contract with Alliance

The city of Burlington Jct. voted to contract its maintenance labor during the regular meeting June 12. The contract was awarded to Alliance Water Resources, a Missouri-based company with headquarters in Columbia, for $106,939 a year. Previously, Mayor Justin Plymell stated the city would spend approximately the same amount of money per year by contracting

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Lady Spoofhounds get fancy with footwork during camp

The Maryville High School girls soccer team worked on their footwork and other skills during soccer camp this week. Coach Dale Reuter demonstrated the proper follow through on a kick to Ella Hazen as they practiced together. For more photos, see the June 15, 20017, Nodaway News Leader.

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Skidmore passes aldermen ordinance

At the June 12 meeting of the Skidmore City Council, Ordinance #2017Board concerning the board of aldermen was approved with a section allowing for closed meetings without taking the Sunshine Law into account. Section 9 states: The council members shall at any time determine by resolution that any meeting or portion thereof shall be private

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SN wins safe driving award

South Nodaway High School was one of three high schools in Northwest Missouri to win $500 in the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety’s safe driving contest “It Only Takes One.” Students from SN’s safe driving committee were Jordan Murphy, Cade Henggeler, Haley Nielson, Taylar Freemyer, Emily Skoglund, Tanner Davis and Selicity Thuman. Not pictured: Payton

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Customer service is the mainstay at Maryville Outdoor

By Kathryn Rice Maryville Outdoor is the Country Clipper lawn mower’s line top US dealer for the last five years; an achievement acquired by the business having the highest volume of lawn mower sales. “It’s John,” said Sara Mundorf, co-owner, attributing their success to her husband. “He takes care of our customers.” John and Sara

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Hazard team places second

The St. Joseph Hazard Softball team Division 16 placed second in the Hawaiian Hitfest 16A tournament on June 3-4 held at the Mid-America West Sports Complex, Shawnee Mission, KS. Members of the team are in front: Alan Adkison, Madisyn Gerhardt, Jackie Cox, Whitnea Scanlan; back: Keylee Buxton, Jacklyn Hersh, Dezmen Duncan, Jade Kass, Natalie Keller

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Twisters end 1st season

The Twisters under age 11 girls soccer team ended their 2016-2017 season. The team was formed this year. They competed in the Kansas City Metro League as well as played in tournaments. Their 2016 fall record ended with seven wins, zero losses and one tie, placing them in first place in the fall league. The

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Alexander marks 60 years at MTE Office Center

By Christina Rice Bryan Alexander celebrated his 60th year of service to MTE Office Center this spring. He began working for the company in 1957, the summer before his junior year of high school, and has stayed with the company ever since. “It’s a good place to work, good employees. Maryville is a good place

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