Lorna Nelson
Lorna Jean Landers Nelson, 92, Guilford, died on October 31, 2016, at LaVerna Village Nursing Home, Savannah. A memorial service will be held. Services are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
MMS names September Students of the Month
Maryville Middle School named its September Students of the Month during a September 30 assembly. The students were nominated by other students and staff. Those honored were front: Julia Poynter and Kenton Ferguson, fifth grade, back: Nayeli Hoilett, seventh grade, and Miguela Giesken, sixth grade.
Northeast Nodaway BOE
The Northeast Nodaway R-V School Board met on October 20 to accept bids and conduct the following business: The school board awarded the $175 per job bid to Phillip McIntyre, Ravenwood, for snow removal. The school’s Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance will increase by five percent this year. Discussion was held about changing the
Wilmes writes second book
By Kathryn Rice Nodaway County native Marvin Wilmes has published his second book, “A Quest for Freedom: A Golden Key Novel.” The novel is a spiritual coming-of-age fantasy for teens and young adults set in the post-Vietnam War era during a Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. “One of the themes of the book is no one
Northwest hosts “Make Your Move” Homecoming parade
Perfect weather greeted spectators and participants of the annual Northwest Missouri State University Homecoming parade on October 29. Families, staff and students of Horace Mann Laboratory School and the Leet Center marched along Fourth Street.
Jason Kander to speak in Maryville
Democrat Jason Kander, candidate for US Senate, is coming to Maryville. He will speak at 2 pm, Thursday, November 3 at the Ray Courter Park Pavilion on the Northwest campus.
County schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week
South Nodaway held an assembly on October 28 to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Elementary students watched “Dreammakers,” a film about respecting others, and middle and high school students watched “One Voice” about the positive changes one person can make. Other schools in the county also participated in Red Ribbon Week activities. Save
Downtown Trick or Treat has record attendance
The 21st annual Downtown Trick or Treat saw record numbers this year with 78 businesses, organizations and individuals passing out treats on October 27. The downtown area was awash with children and adults. Estimates of the number of children participating range from 1,200 to 1,900, but keeping count was a challenge during the two-hour event.
Blunt staff hosts courthouse mobile office
US Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will host a mobile office from 3 to 4 pm, Thursday, November 3 at the Nodaway County Courthouse. This mobile office will give local citizens an opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns with Senator Blunt’s staff. To reach the senator’s office of constituent services, call 573.442.8151 or send a
St. Francis Hospital Foundation contributes over $690,000 to hospital upgrades
The St. Francis Hospital Foundation Board of Directors recently presented a $690,000 check to SSM Health St. Francis Hospital for technology purchases and equipment upgrades. Seven hospital departments benefited from the foundation’s funding. The imaging department received $90,000 for equipment upgrades including the new 3D mammography unit. The advanced mammography technology is 40 percent better
