Twenty-seven Miss Missouri candidates, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri on June 9 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy. This year also marks an important milestone for the organization as it’s the 50th anniversary of the event
Nate and Anastasia Hunter, Harrisonville, announce the birth of a daughter, Adelaide Joann, born Thursday, May 9, 2019, at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit. She weighed nine pounds and three ounces and joins a brother, Nathan, and two sisters, Avelyn and Alayna. Maternal grandparents are Roy and Cheryl Obermiller, Harrisonville. Paternal grandparents are Richard
Maryville Middle School sixth grader Raymond Zhao has qualified for the second year to attend the National Math Contest at Texas A&M in College Springs, TX, on June 15. Raymond placed second overall in the sixth grade state math competition sponsored by Missouri Council Teachers of Mathematics math league. He was 0.75 of a point
The Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse on the Northwest Missouri State University will close Tuesday, May 28, to repair a transformer. The University had scheduled the repair for May 21 but postponed the work due to inclement weather. With the exception of May 28, the Hughes Fieldhouse is accessible to community members with a valid
The board of education of Jefferson School met on May 15 to address the following business. Reports were given by teachers, Angie Lane and Jackie Carlson, and principals, Charley Burch and Tim Jermain, who also presented the superintendent’s report. The board approved the purchasing of an eight-gallon carpet extractor for carpet cleaning from Hillyard, Kansas
The 2019 NCAA Division I Softball Regionals dominated ESPN coverage this past weekend. Super Regionals (Sweet Sixteen) will be played this coming weekend. The SEC accounts for six of the teams. This proportional symbol map displays the teams that have amassed the highest rankings over the past five years. The largest symbols include Florida, Oklahoma,
Enel Green Power North America, Inc., Boston, MA-based renewable company, recently announced it has signed a power purchase agreement between its subsidiary White Cloud Wind Project, LLC, and Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI). In line with the agreement, AECI will purchase the entire output generated by the 236.5 MW White Cloud wind project, currently in
Paws at The Pub is a monthly social event to benefit the New Nodaway Humane Society. The event will be from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, May 29 at The Pub, 414 North Main Street, Maryville. This is a chance for pups and owners to meet in a friendly, relaxed setting while raising awareness and
The Barnard Depot Museum, located on Highway M in Barnard, will be open from 1 to 4 pm, Sunday, May 26. The museum is open the last Sunday of the month, May through September. To view the museum at other times or for more information, contact Mike Walker at 816.262.4814 or Rex Watson at 660.582.3610.
The Graham Community Betterment Association will hold the annual Memorial Day Luncheon from 11 am to 1 pm, Sunday, May 26 at the Graham Community Building. Adults are $9; children ages six to 12 are $3; under five are free. The menu features fried chicken, salads, homemade bread, deviled eggs and fruit cobbler.
