By Jeff Blackford, Nodaway-Holt Superintendent 2019 was an historic year for the Nodaway-Holt School District with final completion of the new junior- and high-school facility in Graham. The new facility features seven classrooms, restrooms, an expanded cafeteria and central office along with upgraded technology and security. A dedication ceremony and open house was held November
By Judy Frueh I truly believe everything happens for a reason. I also believe every action can have a ripple effect. This last year has left me challenged in ways I never thought possible. I have been in situations that still seem surreal to me. I have been shunned by people that I thought loved
Wilson Wayne Snively, 74, Maryville, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. He was born August 4, 1945, in Maryville, to Virgil M. and Bonnie E. Koger Snively. He was a graduate of Skidmore High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 31 at Price
Virginia Lee Calfee, 94, Maryville, died Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Oak Pointe retirement community, Maryville. She was born April 11, 1925, East of Elmo, to John Virgil Hagey and Clella Headrick Hagey. She attended grade school at Loraine Country School and graduated from Burlington Jct. High School. On October 27, 1944, she married Donald
Christopher Todd Allee, 57, Maryville, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He was born September 27, 1962, to Bud and Willa Pennington Allee. Funeral services were Monday, December 30 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. Burial was at the Sheridan Cemetery, Vanskyock addition, Sheridan. Memorials may be made to Maryville Young Players
“Since 1982, the best high school football players in the nation have been selected annually by USA Today. This player production map, based on the past five years (252) of All-USA players, indicates a strong regional concentration in the ‘Deep South’. When it comes to recruiting, the rich get richer, the Power Five conferences account
Mary Louise Hass, 93, Garden City, KS, formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Garden Valley Retirement Village, Garden City. She was born July 5, 1926, in Chula, to Alva and Hazel Rains Sherrow. She attended school and graduated from high school in Graham. In 1947, she married Robert D. Lowrance. They later
The Friends Caring group will meet at 4 pm, Thursday, January 2, 2020, in the Friendship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. Friends Caring is for individuals of all ages who find themselves alone, either by choice, divorce, death or other circumstances. The hour of sharing, scripture and support will be
The Nodaway County Health Center Board of Trustees met on December 19 to amend the 2019 budget and to approve the 2020 budget. The health center will spend more this year than it takes in. Administrator Tom Patterson credited the deficit on the partial improvement to the concrete parking lot and the payment of the
The Fresh Mobile Pantry sponsored by the Second Harvest Community Food Bank comes from 10 am to noon, Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Fourth Street in Barnard. It is open to the general public, while supplies last. There is a pick-up limit of five families per vehicle.
