Missouri’s new conceal carry laws addressed locally
On January 1, the state of Missouri made changes to the conceal and carry gun laws. Prior to January 1, it was unlawful for a person to possess any concealed weapon unless they had a conceal to carry weapons permit (CCW). If stopped by law enforcement, the charge was considered a misdemeanor if the weapon
Nodaway-Holt
The Nodaway-Holt R-VIII School Board accepted resignations during its regular meeting January 18. The retirements for Bob Svoboda and Robin Shamberger were accepted effective at the end of the school year. The State Board of Education accredited Nodaway-Holt. TransCanada donated a pickup to the district. Discussion was held about purchasing a snow plow for the
Events for the week of 1/29 to 2/4
Sunday • Jefferson StuCo pancake breakfast, 7 am • St. Gregory’s Chris Cakes fundraiser, 8 am • West Nodaway FFA breakfast, 8 am • St. Gregory’s All School Mass – Catholic School Week kickoff, 10:30 am Monday • Horace Mann Bearcat Choir, 3:15 pm • West Nodaway Homework Club, 3:15 pm • Jefferson Write Night,
North Nodaway
The North Nodaway R-VI Board of Education met in open and closed session on January 18. The board approved the 2017 board election ballot for the April 4 election, the agenda and consent agenda. No motions were approved in closed session except for the approval of the December closed meeting minutes. Superintendent James Simmelink is
Home away from home: Estonian student has dreamed of exchange opportunity since fourth grade
Elis Õunapuu, a 17-year-old exchange student at Maryville High School, arrived last fall in Missouri from her hometown of Polva, Estonia. “(Polva) is kind of the same as Maryville,” Elis said. “A lot of green areas and a small lake in the middle of the town. Also, the population is almost the same.” Estonia, formerly
Lady Rockets no match for Mustangs
By Dustin Henggeler Despite a lackluster start, it was a dominating performance for the North Nodaway Mustang girls in their 51-20 win over the West Nodaway Rockets January 24. The two teams matched up in pool play of the NWMO Tournament in Burlington Jct. The Rockets held on despite an 0-4 start behind the Mustangs,
NEN faces neighboring foe Jefferson
Northeast Nodaway
During the January 18 Northeast Nodaway School Board meeting, a bid was approved to install air conditioning in the old locker rooms, gym and the cafeteria. Al’s Heating and Cooling, Maryville, was awarded the bid for $57,500. The company will do the work during the summer. Incite Design Studio, Kansas City, will be invited to
Boswell encourages reading
Mary Boswell, Northeast Nodaway library paraprofessional, completed her seventh annual pie challenge to encourage her students to read a book series. Students who completed the challenge are, front: Drexell Neaderhiser, Skyler Florea, Zachary Meyer, Landon Wilmes, Kenneth Schieber, Jake Redden, Kyler Scadden; second row: Corby Baumli, Kaylee Smith, Baylie Busby, Lindsey Jackson, Makenzie Pride, Alex
