South Nodaway The South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education met on June 21 to conduct the following school district business: Superintendent Johnnie Silkett went over the 2017-18 budget. The school district will end the 2016-17 year with a 47 percent carryover. The school was able to increase the carryover rate by 16 percent. The 2017-18
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during its regular meeting June 23, approved the university’s 2017-2018 budget totaling about $117.5 million. University staff emphasized Northwest’s focus on balancing the budget with an eye on ensuring access, affordability and quality as well as overall student success. The budget reflects a 6.6 percent decrease in state
Members of the Maryville High School dance team learned jazz and hip hop routines during their dance camp June 21-23. The team attended a private camp, which was less expensive than traveling to a conference camp, and had two Universal Dance Association instructors, allowing for lots of one-on-one instruction. For more photos, see the printed
There were 102 high school students participating in Missouri’s 54th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, DC, June 9-15. The local delegate was Makaylah Jones, Maryville, sponsored by United Electric Cooperative. The seven-day tour provided an action-filled week, offering students opportunities to learn what it is like to be involved in politics, leadership positions
July is the peak of summertime activities in Nodaway County. Here are some of the events scheduled: • July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Maryville Farmers Market, Fourth and Buchanan Streets, 7:30 am to noon or sell-out. • July 1, 15, 22, 29 – Art Farm Ceramics, Barnard, one-day workshops, Momoko Cotter instructor. July
The Maryville R-II School Board conducted the following business during its regular meeting June 21: The final balance for all funds in the district budget was $10,020,411 and the final balance for activity accounts was $560,574. Northwest Audio, Maryville, was awarded the $100,305 bid for new surveillance cameras throughout all of the district buildings. Hy-Vee,
West Nodaway volleyball players met June 26-28 to dust off the cobwebs and learn new skills during volleyball camp. Members of the team discuss the upcoming season as they build up their leg muscles. For more photos, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
Last night’s storms and continued rain today have saturated the ground in northwest Missouri, prompting road closures including ones in Nodaway County and the surrounding area. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation, working with law enforcement and regional emergency services, are monitoring many areas for rising waters. Situations can change quickly, especially during flooding.
Corey and Cassie Weatherd, Stanberry, announce the birth of a son, Clayton Ray, born Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at SSM Health-St. Francis Hospital. Maryville. He weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces and joins a sister, Chelsea. Maternal grandparents are Gene and Lynn Noble, Stanberry. Paternal grandparents are Danny and Tammy Weatherd, Darlington, and Janette Walker,
Amy and Clint Bowe, Maryville, announce the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Rae, born Friday, June 16, 2017, at SSM Health -St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. She weighed eight pounds and one ounce and joins sisters, Abigail, nine, and Addison, eight. Maternal grandparents are Wyatt McClamroch, Lewistown, MT, and Brenda Hill, Maryville. Paternal grandparents are Charles
