Hughes Fieldhouse to close May 28 for rescheduled repair

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

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Jefferson BOE

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

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Geography with Goudge

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,

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Boston’s Enel Green Power purchases Tradewind Energy

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

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Paws at The Pub event supports shelter

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

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Barnard museum opens for season

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.

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Graham holds annual Memorial Day Luncheon

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.

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WN FFA holds breakfast

The West Nodaway FFA will hold a freewill donation breakfast from 8 am to noon, Sunday, May 26 at the Burlington Jct. American Legion. The group will be serving pancakes, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, bacon and scrambled eggs.

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WN Alumni to hold banquet

The West Nodaway Alumni Association’s alumni banquet will be a carry-in supper, beginning at 6:30 pm, Saturday, May 25 at the West Nodaway High School in Burlington Jct. Drinks and table service will be provided. The classes of 1964 and 1969 will receive special recognition. Dues are $5.

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Joyce Boese

Joyce Arlene Frear Boese, 94, Riceville, IA, died Friday, May 3, 2019, at Riceville Family Care, Riceville. Services were May 9 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Riceville, with Pastor Michael Parris officiating. Interment was in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Riceville. Arrangements were under the direction of Lindstrom Funeral Home, Riceville, IA.

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