James Crites

James Elvin Crites, 85, Overland Park, KS, died Thursday, May 23, 2019. Cremation was completed at the Highland Park Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS. Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, was in charge of graveside services at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

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Senior Citizens senate works to reorganize senior center

The Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate board met May 15 and continued its work on upgrading the Nodaway County Senior Center, so the center can qualify for future funding from the Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Accountant Ted Espey recommended making two accounts within the Angel Fund, one for congregate or meals served

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Nodaway County churches offer Vacation Bible School

The summertime staple of Vacation Bible School is available for Nodaway County children. Listed are the submissions of Nodaway County churches: June 10-14: Ravenwood Christian Church “Roar – Life is wild, God is good” for kindergarten through sixth grade from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Closing program will be held at 7 pm, Friday, June 14.

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Historical group to host open house

The Nodaway County Historical Society Museum will host an open house of the Caleb and Jerusha Burns House, 422 West Second Street, Maryville, from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, June 9. The house was built about 1849 and is the oldest home in Maryville which is still standing on its original foundation. Society members

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MPR’s Concerts in the Park moves location due to weather

The first Concerts in the Park of the season on Saturday, June 1 at Donaldson Westside Park Amphitheater has been moved to the Maryville Community Center due to extremely wet conditions and more expected weather. The KNIM Country Showdown will start at 5:30 pm and Soca Jukebox will perform at 7:30 pm. “With all the rain

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Maryville council hears from resident about noise

Linda Lajcak, owner of Victorian Rentals,321 West Fourth, addressed the Maryville City Council during the May 28 meeting concerning the city’s current noise ordinance. Lajcak owns four properties near her residence and she requested the council add to the noise ordinance times when outside parties’ noise would cease. She said when a neighbor complains the

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Bill Sims

William Austin “Bill” Sims, 71, Maryville, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico. Services were held May 30 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Military honors were provided by the Centralia VFW. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Semper Fi Fund in care of

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Friends Caring offers support

The Friends Caring group will meet at 4 pm, Thursday, June 6 in the Friendship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. Friends Caring is for individuals of all ages who find themselves alone, either by choice, divorce, death or other circumstances. The hour of sharing, scripture led by Rev. Marjean Ehlers

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NCARSE hosts annual brunch

The Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees (NCARSE) will host a brunch for the 2019 Nodaway County retirees at 8:30 am, Thursday, June 6 at the Nodaway County Senior Center. The cost for members is $5. Reservations should be made by Monday, June 3 by calling Ruth Macias at 660.582.3317. Greeters are Janet Gladstone

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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. This month the destinations are: June 4, Old Time Cafe, Allendale; June 11, Jay’s Pizza and Steakhouse, Clarinda, IA; June 18, Quackers, Mound City;

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