Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Bill Walker, Stiens, Burns and Patton. Stiens made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Burns made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated 12/15/2020. The motion passed. Public Comment: None Approved:

Administrator Tom Patterson reported flu cases and vaccinations are both below normal at the Nodaway County Health Center Board of Trustees meeting, December 9. The health center has the vaccine available and has been doing clinics at workplaces and schools. “We are focused on preparing for the COVID-19 vaccines,” Patterson said. “First rollouts should begin

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: • Thursday, December 24, in observance of Christmas Eve, and Friday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. Normal operations will resume Monday, December 28. • Friday, January 1, 2021,

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces eight individuals residing in Nodaway County have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  1951 confirmed cases; 310 probable cases  96 active cases  2147 released from isolation  143 total hospitalizations  7 current hospitalizations  18 deaths The affected individuals include:  1

Northwest’s Recycling Center will operate with limited hours during the university’s winter break. The center will close Wednesday, December 23, through Sunday, December 27. It will reopen Monday, December 28, and Tuesday, December 29, to accommodate community recycling after the Christmas holiday and close again Wednesday, December 30, through Monday, January 4. During its normal

Maryville City Manager announced at the December 9 Tourism Committee meeting that the city would be launching the tourism website. The city has hired a Northwest Missouri State University student intern to help work on the website. There will be a press release with detailed instructions on how to use the “list my business” button

An opportunity is available to spread Christmas cheer to nursing home residents by sending Christmas cards to the residents. With families and friends unable to visit, Christmas cards or well wishes would lighten the loneliness for the individuals spending their Christmas in a nursing home or extended care facility. Address the cards to “resident” and

Nodaway County Health Department Administrator, Tom Patterson, announces nine individuals residing in Nodaway County, Missouri have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  1945 confirmed cases; 303 probable cases  103 active cases  2127 released from isolation  142 total hospitalizations  8 current hospitalizations  18 deaths The affected individuals include: 

The Northwest Missouri State University women’s and men’s basketball teams will not compete this week in scheduled doubleheaders at Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State as a result of COVID-19 protocols. Northwest and Pittsburg State will make up the postponed doubleheader January 2, 2021, in Pittsburg, KS. The start time is set for 1:30 pm and