Rev. Donald Lee Palmer

Rev. Donald Lee Palmer, age 88, a resident of Chillicothe, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Chillicothe December 3, 2018. There was no scheduled visitation. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, from 11 am until 5

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Sophie Reed

Dustin and Stephanie Reed, Maryville, announce the birth of a daughter, Sophie Madeline, born on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at St. Lukes Hospital, North Kansas City. She weighed six pounds and 10 ounces and joins brother Charlie Reed, age two. Maternal grandparents are the late Charles and Jeannine Gaa. Paternal grandparents are Jean Reed, Maryville,

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Rotary Club commemorates 90 years of service to community

The Rotary Club of Maryville celebrated the 1928 beginnings of the service organization with a dinner at the Mozingo Conference Center. Many of the active members of the club attended the celebration and posed for a historic photo. They are front: Jim Bagby, Nate Jaster, JR Kurz, Mark Thomsen, Carrol Hess, Bill Adams, Larry Mannasmith;

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Salvation Army seeks donations, bell ringer volunteers

The annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign has begun in Maryville and volunteers are needed for the fundraising drive which keeps all donations in Nodaway County. The money raised in the Red Kettle Drive is distributed in partnership with Community Services, Inc., and is used to directly benefit the local community. These funds provide emergency

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MDC reports November firearms deer harvest ends with 199,427

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested a near-record 199,427 deer during the November portion of fall firearms deer season, November 10 through 20. Of the deer harvested, 102,930 were antlered bucks, 19,924 were button bucks and 76,573 were does. Top harvest counties were Franklin, with 4,021

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Geography with Goudge

The USA Today compiles a weekly ranking of the top high school football teams across the nation. This week’s proportional symbol map displays Allen, TX, with the largest football team and #25 Christian Brothers of St. Louis with the smallest football team. Five teams from California are represented in the Super 25, along with three

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Hospital foundation funds medical equipment purchases

Recent technology and equipment purchases at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital were made possible due to the generosity of donors to the St. Francis Hospital Foundation. This year’s equipment support, valued at over $230,000, assisted patients across the spectrum of hospital services. The 2018 investments included equipment for the medical/surgical floor, obstetrics unit, surgery, imaging

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MoDOT reminds motorists to stay alert

After the events of the past week, it’s safe to say winter is moving in. For the Missouri Department of Transportation, that means most major construction projects have finished or been put on hold until the weather warms up and our maintenance crews may be pulled away from their planned road projects for inclement weather.

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Brenda Bettge

Brenda Kay Newberry Bettge, 61, Collinsville, OK, formerly of Maryville. Essex, Tabor, Randolph and Shenandoah, IA, died Friday, November 23, 2018, at her home. Services will be at 11 am, Saturday, December 1 at Miriam Cemetery, Maryville. Condolences may be sent to Bill Bettge, 10736 E. 121st North, Collinsville, OK 74021. Online condolences may be

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Rita Boyd

Rita Catherine Heitman Boyd, 83, Maryville, died Monday, November 26, 2018, in Maryville. Services will be at 3 pm, Sunday, December 2 at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. The family will meet friends for one hour prior to services on Sunday. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Maryville. Online condolences may be left

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