Public comment period opens on STIP

A draft of 2020-2024 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) which focuses on taking care of the state’s existing transportation system was presented recently to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. A 30-day public review and comment period has begun. MoDOT Planning Director Machelle Watkins told commissioners the draft STIP includes 1,869 highway and bridge projects,

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Maryville council reviews proposed short-term rental ordinance

The Maryville City Council discussed “an ordinance amending chapter 405 Zoning Code of the Municipal Code of Maryville, Missouri, regarding short-term rentals” at the June 10 council meeting. With the popularity of bed and breakfasts, Airbnbs and other short-term rentals of housing in predominately residential areas, the city’s leadership felt the situation needed to be

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NTS FFA visits with Congressman Graves in Washington

Northwest Technical School FFA Chapter members and advisors recently traveled to Washington, DC, to visit with Congressman Sam Graves. Those who made the trip were Dillon Stiens, Jeremy Lacy, Fritz Lager, Tobin Cordell, Laney Graham, Anna Lager, Josie Auffert, Aide McAtee, Jacob Ginther, Sadie Schafer and Amber Ebrecht.

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Maryville teen drowns in 102 River

A 16-year-old drowned June 13 while swimming in the 102 River at Barnard. Lindsey Allee, Maryville, went under in a deep area of water and did not resurface. The Midwest Regional Dive Team recovered her body around 4 pm. Other agencies involved in the efforts, according to Nodaway County Sheriff Randy Strong, include the Nodaway

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Northwest’s Baker named to Mosaic board

Mosaic Life Care has named Matt Baker, PhD, vice president of student affairs at Northwest Missouri State University, to the Mosaic Life Care Board of Trustees. “Dr. Baker brings with him an exceptional viewpoint from our northwest Missouri area,” says Mark Laney, MD, CEO, Mosaic Life Care. “We are pleased to welcome him to our

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Northwest mourns passing of student

Northwest Missouri State University is mourning after learning of the passing of one of its students. The University received confirmation June 13 that Lillian Jacks, a freshman agriculture education major from Conway, had died. She was a resident of Hudson-Perrin during the 2018-19 academic year and a member of the Northwest Bee Club and Advocats.

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Lois Derr

Alma Lois Derr, 96, Maitland, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, Maryville. Services will be held at 2 pm, Friday, June 14 at the Maitland Christian Church. Burial will follow at Maitland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Tri-County Nutrition Site, Maitland. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

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Lora Rybolt

Lora Ann Griffey Rybolt, 60, Bedford, IA, died Friday, June 7, 2019, at Bedford Nursing and Rehab Center, Bedford. Celebration of life memorial services will be held at 11 am, Friday, June 14 at the Hopkins Christian Church. Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be determined. Online condolences may be

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Bill Robinson

William “Bill” Floyd Robinson, 86, Bedford, IA, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Bedford. Funeral services were held June 9 at Cummings Family Funeral Home, Bedford. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164. Memorials may be directed toward the family for a

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The Ministry Center announces Deluxe as corporate challenge winner

Some of Deluxe Corporation’s first and second shift employees gathered to accept the 2019 The Ministry Center Corporate Challenge traveling plaque, held by employee Sandy Andrews, next to The Ministry Center Director Merlin Atkins and Board President Jonathan Mitchell. This is the third year Deluxe has won the challenge, this time with 67 points per

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