The Nodaway County Republicans gathered on March 23 for the annual Lincoln Days dinner. They had the opportunity to listen to and ask questions of their elected officials. Attending the dinner were Field Manager Josh Hulbert representing US Congressman Sam Graves, State Representative Allen Andrews, Associate Circuit Judge Doug Thomson, Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe,

In response to flooding and the state of emergency declared by Gov. Parson over the weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation will allow heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand and gravel to travel on Missouri highways. The allowance will help get flood-fighting supplies to communities and expedite needed repairs of roads, levees, railroads, etc. While the

The Clearmont City Council had several residents requesting the waiving of their late water bill payments for a variety of reasons during the March 19 meeting. Kristi Snodderley, water-sewer statement accountant for the town, explained the timing of getting the statements out had been hindered this month due to the winter weather so they were

The Skidmore City Council reviewed winter damage to the city streets and tried to determine a plan of action for repair during the March 14 meeting. One of the first steps will be to line up a company to chip and seal the streets when the weather improves. The council believes the cost of replacing

Worsening flood conditions could pose threats to the quality of private water supplies for northern Missourians. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) advises those with flooded private water wells or any wells suspected of being impacted by the recent and ongoing flooding to be tested for safety by the Missouri State Public

By Kay Wilson This week has been an emotional roller coaster for many of my friends at St. Francis Hospital with the transition ceremony of the ownership of the facility as the official closing of a chapter and the opening of the new beginning with Mosaic. Even I felt my throat fill as the officials

The Kansas City District US Army Corps of Engineers hosted US Rep. Sam Graves, Missouri – 6th District, on March 22 for a briefing on Missouri River flooding and flood risk management operations. Graves received a brief on the current situation and actions being taken by the Corps to reduce flood risk. Briefers described the duties

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Missouri. They plan to film television episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the area from May 27 through June 9. “American Pickers” is a documentary series which explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the History channel. The hit show

By Kathryn Rice Bryce Deen is busy preparing his new greenhouse at 37042 Nature Trail, Conception Jct., for opening day on Tuesday, March 26. Deen Greenhouse features perennials, annuals, vegetables, asparagus and strawberry bedding plants, hanging baskets, house plants, seed potatoes, onion bulbs and seeds. Deen also offers the service of planting the customers’ pots