Achievement Day brings out the best in 4-H

The 2018 Nodaway County Fair kicked off with the annual 4-H Achievement Day on July 14. Area 4-H members displayed their projects in the Administration Center. Judge Erin Mullins listens as Madeline Wilmes reads her zucchini brownie recipe. All of the exhibits will be on display for public viewing during the fair beginning at 5

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New jailing technologies reported at officeholders meeting

The Nodaway County Commissioners and county officeholders heard about efforts to implement new video equipment in both the jail and courthouse among other things at its meeting July 12. A report given by Randy Strong focused on implementing a Poly Com system allowing inmates to attend court dates without going to the courthouse. Strong said

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Cooling station welcomes fair attendees

The Nodaway Community Theater Company is sponsoring a cooling station from 6 to 9 pm, Thursday, July 19, through Saturday, July 21, at The Rose Theater, 118 West Third Street, Maryville. The station is intended for Nodaway County Fair attendees who need a bathroom break, a nursing station for mothers or individuals who want an

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group to meet

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, July 26, at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. The July topic will be “Symptoms of Caregiver Stress.” Caregivers around the area come together to provide support, become informed and find strength in numbers while progressing forward in dementia and

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Catholic Charities, FUMC host life skills workshop

A goal setting/communication skills workshop will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Wednesday, July 25 in the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. Hosted by Catholic Charities, the free workshop will teach individuals how to set reasonable goals and communicating effectively. For more information or to enroll, contact Jeananne

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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, July 25, 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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St. Joseph Catholic Church holds Bible School

The St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parnell, will hold “Growing in God’s Word” Bible school for children in kindergarten to sixth grade from 6 to 7:30 pm, Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27. For more information, call 816.244.2358.

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Ravenwood breakfast to be held

The Ravenwood Community Betterment breakfast will be held from 8 am to noon, Sunday, July 22, at the Ravenwood Community Building, on West Hawk Street. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The breakfast includes: bacon, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy, fried and scrambled eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. Proceeds go toward the upkeep

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Peter Sapp

Peter Corwin Sapp, 52, North Reading, MA, died Saturday, June 16, 2018. A visitation will be held from 2 to 5 pm, Saturday, July 28, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 12901 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL. Memorial donations may be made to the Angel Fund for ALS Research, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. Online

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