Claire Kennedy

Mark and Traci Kennedy, Columbia, announce the birth of a daughter, Claire Rose, born February 24, 2018, at MU Women’s and Children’s Hospital-Columbia. She weighed six pounds and 15 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Pat and Teri Harr, Maryville. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Mary Wardyn, Bayard, IA, and the late Denny Kennedy.

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Ezra Wood

Ezra Loren Wood, 93, Conception Jct., died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at his home. Due to his request, there will be no visitation or service. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home.

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Michael Murphy

Michael R. Murphy, 77, Barnard, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at his home. Mr. Murphy’s body has been cremated under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. A visitation was held Friday, March 23 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

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Sr. Mary Matthias Igoe

Sr. Mary Matthias Igoe, 95, died Friday, March 23, 2018, at Our Lady of Rickenbach Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde. Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, March 26 at the Monastery Chapel, Clyde, with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com Arrangements were under the direction of Price

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Willetta Geagley

Willetta Katherine Geagley, 97, Maryville, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. Mrs. Geagley’s body was cremated under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorial graveside services were Monday, March 26 at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, IA. Memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, Maryville. Online condolences may be

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Alan Mace

Alan Leon Mace, 57, Skidmore, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in Maryville. Mr. Mace’s body has been cremated under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home, St. Joseph.

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Maryville approves rezoning ordinance

The Maryville City Council approved the rezoning of three properties along East First Street during its regular meeting on March 26. The properties owned by Laura Street Baptist Church, located at 1012, 1016 and 1020 East First Street, are currently zoned as R-4 multi-family residential. It was approved to change the zoning to C-3 commercial,

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Ambulance district to purchase new portable shelter

The Nodaway County Ambulance Board approved the purchase of a portable shelter during its regular meeting March 14. The 20-foot by 20-foot shelter will be purchased from Zumro Shelters, Pompano Beach, FL, for $22,004. Insurance adjusted the amount it will give the district to $21,504. The district had a $500 deductible. Unit 139 had an

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Ag and Food Literacy Summit hears from state ag director

By Christina Rice Missouri’s State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn delivered the keynote address at the Agriculture and Food Literacy Summit on March 14. The event was hosted by Northwest Missouri State University School of Agriculture and held at the Mozingo Conference Center. Chinn spoke about the importance of promoting agriculture to others. She encouraged everyone

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Conservation district announces poster contest winners

The Nodaway County Soil and Water Conservation District announced the fourth grade winners of its annual conservation poster contest. There were first, second and third place winners for each fourth grade class in the county. They are as follows: Eugene Field: Kati Hornickel’s class, Quinn McComb, first; Vince Galapin, second; and Mya Aley, third. Joe

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