During the May 23 meeting, NOCOMO Manager Nicki Samson informed the workshop board of directors about reserving the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park group camp area for an overnight camping experience for certified employees. She plans to have various activities available during the June 29 event. She doesn’t anticipate all employees staying overnight. The workshop will
The Northeast Nodaway baseball team beat St. Joseph Christian, 10-9, during a sectional game May 23 on the Northwest campus. Spencer Weir dives after a ball in an attempt to catch it. For more photos and information see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
The Maryville R-II School Board approved multiple capital improvement projects during its regular meeting May 17. For the upcoming 2017-18 school year, the technical school trades and building class will not be building a house. Instead, the students will be building a new Maryville School Administration District Office. The office will face the circle drive
With an eye on higher education’s shifting financial landscape and strengthening its foundation for future sustainability, Northwest Missouri State University has realized an estimated $66.5 million in cost containment and efficiencies, according to a review conducted by the university in recent months. “We at Northwest believe in and practice excellence through bold and transformative strategic
Maryville School Board member Josh McKim congratulates Kathy Goff and Keitha Nance on their retirement from the district. The district honored all employees leaving the district who had served at least ten years. Those honored were Christine Allenbrand, elementary school nurse; Goff, fifth grade language arts; Bryan Grow, eighth grade social studies; Michelle Grudzinski, technical
The Skidmore City Council transferred ownership of the city water wells back to the original land owners during the May 15 meeting. The city is now using water from Public Water Supply District #1 and the wells are no longer needed. Ordinance Well 2017 was read twice during the meeting and approved. The city received
2017 NCAA Division I Softball Super Regionals, called the Sweet Sixteen, will be played this weekend, May 27-28. The SEC accounts for seven of the teams. This proportional-symbol map displays the teams that have amassed the highest rankings over the past five years. The largest symbols include Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, Oregon, Michigan and Tennessee. All
Ashley Riley of Platte Valley keeps close to the front of the pack all eight laps in the 3200-meter run, taking second in the event at the state track meet May 19-20 in Jefferson City. Northeast Nodaway and the South Holt/Nodaway-Holt teams were also represented at the state meet. For more photos and information, see
The second annual Art, Rhythm and Brews on May 19 became a progressive party hop when temperatures dipped. With music, beverages and food at The Rose Theater, A Step Ahead Dance Studio and The Pub, attendees moved between venues to take part in all of the experiences.
The annual law enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics saw a large turn out May 23. James Runde, the coordinator since 2007, stated the run promotes awareness of individuals with disabilities being included in athletics. Runde also stated that Missouri is ranked sixth in the nation for the amount of money it raises for the
