By Kathryn Rice Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, Greenfield, IA, is combining his love of art and history to make a living and provide for his young family. Along the way, he thanks those who have served, whether in the military or as a first responder, one painting at a time. As founder of the Freedom Rock®,
Missouri state FFA officers on the front row, pose with Jefferson FFA Greenhand members in the top photo and West Nodaway’s Greenhands in photo below at the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference hosted by state FFA officers and sponsored by MFA Incorporated on January 6. These first-year FFA members learned about being positive role models, making
The Maryville Public Safety Department recently ordered new ballistic helmets and high-velocity ballistic plates from Southern Uniform and Equipment, Carthage, for $18,580. Sergeant Ryan Glidden applied for the Gladys Rickard Charitable Trust fund. His application was approved which allowed for the purchase of 20 plate and helmet sets, one for each officer. The helmets are
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department re-instated the county’s DARE board which met on February 6. Officer Rick Smail retired from Maryville Public Safety this winter and was hired to lead the county wide DARE program. The board was abolished eight years ago, freezing the program’s monetary assets within the county budget. The start of the
Events for the week of February 12 to 18 Sunday • Jefferson JH Ag Day, 1 pm Monday • Nodaway-Holt No School • Nodaway-Holt FCCLA Week begins • St. Gregory’s Falcon Faith Family, 7:50 am • North Nodaway 2017-18 PS/K visit, 9 am • South Nodaway FFA Blood Drive, 1:30 pm • Horace Mann Bearcat
Ryan and Megan Cordell, Parnell, announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Ann, born on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. She weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces and joins brothers, Liam and Noah. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Debbie Cordell, Parnell. Maternal grandparents are Ron and Diane Wiederholt, Ravenwood. Great-grandparents
Two new employees recently joined the Nodaway News Leader team. Annette Mullins Annette Mullins joins the NNL staff as the advertising designer, creating ads for our clients with a flare of creativity. She has worked more than 25 years at Rush Printing as a graphic designer and continues to work there in addition to the
Bluebird Opry, Quitman, will feature Michael Goff and Broken Spoke, from 7 to 10 pm, Saturday, February 11. Special guest Jon Peters will perform. Full concessions available.
Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Cochell, 86, Scottsdale, AZ, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, in Scottsdale. A visitation will be held from noon to 1 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Albany Christian Church. It will be followed by the funeral service at 1 pm. Burial is at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. In lieu of flowers,
At the February 6 meeting, Hopkins City Council again discussed the dilemma of dilapidated buildings within the city limits. City Clerk Dee O’Riley gave each alderman a handout, A Taxing Issue: Municipal Revenue Sources, by Richard Sheets which details taxes, levies and licenses cities can utilize to operate. The council is going to review this,
