NOW OPEN: I-29 through Northwest Missouri

Northbound and southbound Interstate 29 is open from mile marker 110 near Rock Port in Atchison County to mile marker 56 north of St. Joseph in Andrew County. The interstate was closed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol yesterday, January 5 at 5:30 p.m. due to winter weather conditions. Motorists are encouraged to continue avoiding

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Maryville council approves additional water plant items

The Maryville City Council met on December 23, and approved ordinances related to the construction of a new water treatment plant, and the current one. An amendment No. 4 to an agreement with HDR Engineering, Omaha, NE, for professional engineering services to include design and construction phase services for a new water treatment plant was

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I-29 CLOSED in Northwest Missouri

Northbound and southbound Interstate 29 is now closed from mile marker 110 near Rock Port in Atchison County to mile marker 56 north of St. Joseph in Andrew County. The interstate is closed due to winter weather conditions. A reopening timeframe has not been determined. For more information on roadway conditions please visit MoDOT’s Traveler

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Library graduates 10 from 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Maryville Public Library recently held graduation ceremonies for 10 students in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. The other graduates are: Derek McFall-Boegeman is the son of Hunter and Sarah McFall-Boegeman; Vivian Hulsey is the daughter of Jacob and Anna Hulsey; Emery Lefeber is the daughter of Josh and Kimberly Lefeber; Waylon Prettyman is

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Motorists Warned “Do Not Travel” in Weekend Storm, Blizzard

NWS: “Impossible” driving conditions expected in Missouri Driving conditions have deteriorated in western Missouri Saturday as winter precipitation pushes east, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid travel throughout the duration of the winter storm, which is expected to last until Monday morning. The National Weather Service upgraded the storm warning

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Lions promote peace with schools’ poster contests

The Maryville Pride and Host Lions Clubs promoted peace and Lionism at four area schools with the Lions Peace Poster Contest. This year’s international theme was “Peace Without Limits.” Winners with their posters are pictured on Page 19 of the NNL.

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Winter Storm Warning now in effect

Winter Storm Warning now in effect from noon today to 3 am CST Monday * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 14 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and

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MFA Oil Foundation awards grants to local schools

On December 23, the MFA Oil Foundation awarded two area schools grants. Northeast Nodaway received a grant for the purchase of a refrigerator, range, freezer, pots and pans for its new food science program. At the presentation were: Maryville Plant Manager Brian Watkins, NEN Superintendent Brenda Dougan, NEN FACS Teacher Barb Bredlow and MFA Oil

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