Bearcat football season ticket renewals begin July 9

The renewal period for Northwest Missouri State football season tickets begins July 9. Renewals can be completed online at bearcatsports.com/tickets and in-person at the Cashiering Office in the Administration Building on the Northwest campus. Reserved football season tickets are $100 and require a membership in the Bearcat Booster Club. Premium seating locations require a gift

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Geography with Goudge

The fortnight of Wimbledon is upon us, from July 1 to 14. The oldest tennis tournament in the world was first played in 1877. This map displays the hometowns of the 30 tennis players from the United States – 11 men and 19 women – who are competing in this year’s Wimbledon Tennis Singles Championships.

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Jefferson BOE

The Jefferson Board of Education heard from two students during its June 26 meeting who requested to participate in the school flex program next year. Chase Farnan and Patrick O’Connor would like half of their school day used to pursue future careers in Angus cattle production and law enforcement, respectively. High School Principal Charley Burch

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Nodaway-Holt BOE

The Nodaway-Holt R-VII Board of Education met in regular session on June 21. The business matters addressed are as follows: • Approved the 2019-20 handbooks. • Authorized the department of social services co-op. • Voted to take membership in Launch. • Accepted the item list for surplus disposal. • Final budget figures for 2018-19 and

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South Nodaway BOE

South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education met in open session on June 20 to handle the following school district business: Pay raises for certified and non-certified staff were approved. Administration and non-certified staff will receive a 2.6 percent raise. For certified staff, both years and education were increased $25 across the board. Two steps were

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BJ continues ‘No Hunger Summer’ for area children

For the third year, Nodaway County volunteers and Second Harvest Community Food Bank, St. Joseph, have teamed up to provide free No Hunger Summer lunches to area children up to the age of 18. “Summer is a time for a kid to be a kid and not worry about when or where their next meal

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North Nodaway BOE

The North Nodaway R-VI Board of Education met in open and closed sessions on June 19 to take care of the following school district business: In closed session, the resignation of Samuel Riley, the band and vocal teacher, was accepted, Jessica Trautz was employed as the band and vocal musical teacher, as well as activities

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Northeast Nodaway BOE

The NEN board met June 20 to address the following business items: • Approved the 2019-20 bus routes with few changes. • Accepted bids from Porter Trash at the same rate, fuel bids from Consumers Oil and MFA. • Carpet bids for the preschool and kindergarten room from Carpet Barn, $4,746.77, and Eckard’s, $4,739, and

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Summertime events sizzle in July

July is the peak of summertime activities in Nodaway County. Here are some of the scheduled events: July 1- July 31 – Maryville Public Library summer reading program, for all ages. For more information, call 660.582.5281. July 1 –Burlington Jct. Blood Drive at the BJ American Legion Hall, 2:30 to 6:30 pm. Participating donors receive

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