Maryville Christmas Parade brings festive spirit
The holiday season is underway in Nodaway County, as the Downtown Maryville’s Christmas Parade was enjoyed by the community December 5.
Fish, chicken fry comes to Elmo
The Elmo Fish and Chicken Fry will be from 5 to 7 pm, Saturday, December 13 at the Elmo Community Building. There will be fried pollock, fried chicken, potato wedges, mac and cheese and salads. Cost is $13 for ages 12 and up; $6 for 11 and under. Soft serve ice cream is available for
Skidmore 2nd Saturday announces new hours
Skidmore’s Second Saturday will be from noon to 4 pm, Saturday, December 13 at Newton Hall in Skidmore.
Maryville Optimist Club presents Bohlken Awards
The late Dr. Robert Bohlken and his wife, Mary, wanted to recognize community members who gave time and effort to help others. So, the Bohlken Award was established back in 2023. Named “YOU Make a Difference,” the Bohlkens chose a design and engraved the award that is given annually. A special monetary fund allowed awards
‘It’s a Real Christmas’ has provided meals for 35 years
It’s the 35th year for “It’s a Real Christmas” dinner which will be prepared at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville, for consumption from 11 am to 1 pm, Christmas, Thursday, December 25. The meal will be available for eat-in, carry-out, drive-through or delivery. Freewill donations are appreciated. The dinner is
Charles S. ‘Chuck’ Bucy
Charles S. “Chuck” Bucy, 74, Maitland, died Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born October 18, 1951 to Stanton S. and Janet E. Bailey Bucy in Detroit, MI. He married Janet Marie Trombley on July 10, 1980. Mr. Bucy served as a corrosion project manager in the pipeline industry for an impressive 44 years. He
Michael Hamm
Michael Dean Hamm, 78, Maryville, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born Saturday, June 7, 1947, to Willard Dean Hamm and Viola Mae Hamm in Topeka, KS. He earned an undergraduate degree in business as an ROTC candidate from Washburn University and a master’s from the University of California at Sacramento. On February 8,
Elaine Anderson
Elaine Francis Lillian Anderson, 91, Maryville, formerly of Fremont, NE and Casa Grande, AZ, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She was born January 8, 1934, to Katherine Theisen and Gustof Adolf Anthon. She grew up in Fremont, NE, and attended public schools, graduating in 1952. She attended Johns Hopkins University in California, earning an associates degree in 1982. She married Harold
Mildred Stuart
Mildred Lucille Brunk Stuart, 99, Savannah, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at LaVerna Manor, Savannah. She was born September 5, 1926, to Walter and Lottie Raines Brunk in Arkoe. On September 5, 1942, she married Eugene Carl Stuart in Savannah. He preceded her in death in 2008. Mrs. Stuart was a homemaker and in 1953
George Harris
George Alvin Harris, 68, Burlington Jct, died Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born September 27, 1957, to William E. Harris and Virginia Mae Harris in Lincoln, NE. He grew up in Clearmont and was a graduate of West Nodaway High School. On November 12, 1982, he married Rhonda K. Fuller and they moved to
