Motorcycle group announces supper rides

Freedom of Road Riders, Local 26, Maryville, invites all interested motorcyclists to participate in Tuesday evening supper rides. Kickstands up at 6 pm at Break Time, 1517 East First Street, Maryville. The schedule is: May 1, Poppa’s, Albany; May 8, Down Right Delicious, Clarinda, IA; May 15, Senor Barrigas, Savannah; May 22, B&B’s BBQ, Albany;

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Library lists week’s activities

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Baby/Toddler Time, 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, May 3. For infants to age three, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. • Birth to six Story Hour, “We Got the Beat” for infants to age six, 5:30 to 6:30

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Luncheon benefits Humane Society

Taco bar luncheon fundraiser to benefit the New Nodaway Humane Society from 11 am to 1:30 pm, Thursday, May 3 at the First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. The free will donation lunch will feature taco salad, ground beef, dessert and beverage. Carry out is available.

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Graves reacts to US Fish and Wildlife report regarding Missouri River

Recently, the US Fish and Wildlife Service submitted their biological opinion on the Missouri River to the US Army Corps of Engineers. The opinion stated that the Missouri River Recovery Plan (MRRP) is justified by science. Representative Sam Graves, (MO-06), released the following statement: “This is tone deaf at best. Just last month, a court

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Kinsley Umbarger

Tanner and Tara Umbarger, Burlington Jct., announce the birth of a daughter, Kinsley Rae, born Friday, April 20, 2018 at Community Hospital, Fairfax. She weighed eight pounds and six ounces and joins brother Jaxon, two years old. Maternal grandparents are Pam Mather and Mike and Angie Lightner. Paternal grandparents are Duane and Kristy Umbarger.

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Brenda Long

Brenda Lou Long, 54, Graham, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Services will be 11 am, Thursday, April 26 at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial was in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham. Visitation will be from 6 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, April 25 at Bram Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to

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Thelma Runyan

Thelma Durbin Runyan, 81, Andover, KS, died Monday, April 16, 2018. Services were held in Wichita, KS, Saturday, April 21, 2018.

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Karol Crouch

Karol Renshaw Crouch, 75, Lenexa, KS, died January 10, 2018. A memorial service was held January 16 in Fairway, KS and burial was in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville. Donations may be made to the ALS Association Mid-American Chapter, 6950 Squibb Road, Mission, KS 66202.

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MoWest hosts 2 planetarium shows

The Bushman Planetarium inside Agenstein Hall on the campus of Missouri Western State University will have public showings of “Africa: The Serengeti” at 7 pm, Thursday, April 26, and at 7 pm, Tuesday, May 8 the “Wonders of the Universe.” Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children, students and senior citizens. Tickets must

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