MoDOT’s Traveler Information Tools Can Help Guide Your Sleigh Although a white Christmas doesn’t appear to be in the forecast for us here in Missouri, drivers can still use MoDOT’s informational tools to plan their holiday travels. Knowing road conditions is the first step in making sure you arrive at grandmother’s house safely. That’s why
It’s the time of year for college football’s postseason individual honors. The cream of the crop, or All-Americans, of the 130 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams are selected by the Associated Press. This map displays the first, second and third team All-Americans by their hometown state over the past couple of years. Five states: Texas,
Ivy Goldsmith, daughter of Chris and Amy Goldsmith, Maryville, recently presented an original design quilt and funds to Gwen Knowles at The Source. The 12-year-old was challenged by Holly Cronk, owner of Ferluknat Farms, Maryville, to expand her quilting skills by designing her own quilt pattern. Ivy, who has quilted since she was nine years
Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors so make an appointment now to give, and help ensure patients can get the treatment they need at a moment’s notice. In November 2016, a 100-foot maple tree fell on Mike McMahon, causing life-threatening injuries. He needed 11 units of blood during
The holiday season is filled with traditions and customs involving plants, notes University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist David Trinklein. Mistletoe has a particularly rich history in European folklore, said Trinklein. In 18th-century England, people fashioned mistletoe into balls adorned with ornaments, ribbons and evergreens. Legend has it that kissing under a mistletoe ball would lead
Maryville Middle School announced the November Students of the Month at the all-school assembly on December 7. Two students in each grade are selected from nominations made by students and instructors. November’s students are: Kaitlyn Brown, seventh grade; Sam Offutt and Morgan Trimble, both eighth graders; Brody Shepherd, fifth grade; Matthew Beck, sixth grade; Colsen
The Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents meeting on December 13 was witnessed by a full gallery of staff and interested students. To lead off the lengthy agenda, the Regents conferred the student candidates for the December 14 commencement event. President Dr. John Jasinski reported there would be over 90 percent of the 400-plus
The New Nodaway Humane Society is offering half price adoptions on dogs, cats and kittens through December 30 at the animal shelter, 829 South Depot Street, Maryville. The fee includes spay and neuter, vaccinations, microchip and more. Excluded are puppies under six months and high profile pets. For more information, contact the shelter at 660.562.3333.
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, December 27 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. The topic for the meeting will be the decision to transition your loved one to long-term care. Caregivers around the area come together to provide support, become informed and find strength
Kelly Lee Wilcox, 56, Barnard, died Sunday, December 16, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Friday, December 21 at Barnard Christian Church, Barnard. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 pm, Thursday, December 20 at the church. Donations may be made to the Kelly Wilcox Memorial Fund at US Bank.
