Bill Richey
William “Bill” P. Richey, 73, Blairsden, CA, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Reno, NV. A celebration of life will be held at 10 am, May 29 at the First Christian Church, Hopkins.
James Hayden
James LeRoy Hayden, 91, Graham, died Tuesday, May 9, 2018, at his home. He was born February 21, 1927 in Pickering to William and Nettie Hayden. Graveside services were held at Nodaway Memorial Gardens on May 11 with military honors.
Cattlemen host annual beef cookoff at Mozingo
The annual Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association beef cookoff was held at the Mozingo Lake equestrian campground on May 19. Ten teams competed in three categories: beans, brisket and sirloin tip roast. The meat was provided by the association. The public had the opportunity to sample the delicious offerings after judging was complete. Debbie and Kenny
West Nodaway Graduation 2018
May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears The West Nodaway graduating seniors stand in front of the school sign for one last class photo before graduation. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
South Nodaway Graduation 2018
May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears Savannah Bennett receives her diploma from her mother, Debbie Bennett, South Nodaway Board of Education member. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
New GO Art sculptures are installed
Northwest Technical School Welding Instructor Nick Sherlock adds the finishing weld to “Generations” on May 15. The sculpture is a bronze by Ben Hammond, and has been set up in downtown Maryville. The juniors in the NTS welding class helped with the morning installation of three sculptures. Sherlock said his afternoon class was made up
Jefferson Graduation 2018
May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears Jefferson graduating senior girls Kellie Palmer, Mikayla Mattson, Kayley Lager, Josephine Deen and Stephanie Chor enjoy some camaraderie before the ceremony. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
North Nodaway Graduation 2018
May 13 graduation ceremonies across the county bring smiles, tears NN Class of 2018 Valedictorian Taylor LeAnn Combs talked to her peers about future goals. She spoke of an inspirational softball coach who compared major league baseball player batting averages with how many times they didn’t hit the ball. For more photos and information, see
Nodaway County athletes compete at sectionals in Lathrop
Track athletes from Platte Valley, Nodaway-Holt and West Nodaway competed in Class 1 MSHSAA sectionals on May 12 at Lathrop High School. Northeast Nodaway senior Dylan Mildfeldt won the 100-meter dash to advance to the Class 1 MSHSAA state championship on May 18 and 19 in Jefferson City.
Pumpkin Center Charlie’s Girl: This is important
By Kay Wilson There are just a few points I need to draw to your attention from my recent escapades, otherwise known as newspapering. Elected leaders need to follow the rules. There is a standard of how you operate a meeting. It’s called Robert’s Rules of Order. An agenda that truly speaks to the topics
