The NFL draft concluded this past weekend after picking 256 players over seven rounds, representing 38 states and three countries. This per-capita map displays the ‘Pigskin Cult’ or Deep South producing the greatest number of elite football players. Two conferences, the ACC and SEC, accounted for 38 percent of the players drafted. The New England
Newly-elected Maryville Councilman Matt Johnson held his first official city council office hours in Maryville City Hall on April 27. He stated he wants to be available for citizens to bring in concerns and hopes his office hours will be less intimidating than appearing before the entire city council at formal meetings. Johnson plans to
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its April 27 meeting approved another set of student fees for the 2018-2019 academic year. The designated fees were approved April 3 by Northwest’s Student Senate consist of an increase of $1 per credit hour to support the operational needs of Safe Ride Home and expand its
The Skidmore city-wide clean-up is ongoing through Monday, May 7. Trash receptacles are at the north end of town by the horse arena.
Maryville Middle School fifth and sixth graders will have lemonade stands and bake sales throughout Maryville on Saturday, May 5 during the city wide garage sales. The service project funds will be donate to UNICEF to provide clean water for Syrian refugees.
The Parnell American Legion Post 528 will hold a fundraiser pancake breakfast from 8 am to noon, Sunday, May 6 at the Legion Hall. Free will donation.
The West Nodaway FFA will hold a breakfast from 8 am to noon, Sunday, May 6 at the Burlington Jct. American Legion. The free will donation breakfast will feature pancakes, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, bacon and scrambled eggs.
The New Nodaway Humane Society Animal Shelter Egg Bone Hunt for dogs will be Sunday, May 6 at Sunrise Park, 817 South Alvin Street, Maryville. Registration begins at 1:30 pm, egg hunt starts at 2 pm. Entry fee is $5 or four cans of dog food. Nodaway Veterinary Clinic will be available to answer questions.
Maryville High School Baccalaureate will be at 4 pm, Sunday, May 6 at the First Baptist Church, 121 East Jenkins, Maryville. The speakers are Emily Scott, Pastor Jonathan Mitchell and Pastor Paul McKim. Topics are “Be Strong,” “Be Courageous” and “Be Not Afraid” based on Joshua 1:2,9.
Hopkins Community Betterment will hold it’s monthly meet at 6:30 pm, Monday, May 7 at the Hopkins Baptist Church basement. All interested individuals are invited to attend.
