Student enrollment census finds Northwest with a 2.9% decrease

Enrollment at Northwest Missouri State University this fall is 6,338 students; the university announced after completing its fall census. The total headcount represents a 2.9 percent decrease from last fall, which the university attributes to the impending closure of its Missouri Academy of Mathematics, Science and Computing and slowing international enrollment. The number comprises 5,474

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Recorder warns of land deed scam

Nodaway County Recorder of Deeds Sandy Smail wants to warn county residents of a scam in the area. County residents have been receiving official-looking letters from a company in Jefferson City. The letters include specific information about their property that has been gathered from assessor and recorder online public records. The letters state the importance

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Chamber highlights customer service

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce kicked off customer service week by highlighting four local individuals and one business, all nominated by Chamber members for providing exceptional customer service.

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NWN Cross Country competes at Rock Port

The North-West Nodaway Cross Country team competed at the Rock Port Cross Country meet on September 26. Bailey Tate, senior, placed 20th with a time of 24:10. Duke Ingraham, freshman, placed 25th with a time of 20:06.

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Maryville BOE

The Maryville R-II School Board conducted the following business during its regular meeting September 20: The school board approved entering into a three-year agreement with Newton Alliance/Catapult Learning for summer school programing. DESE announced that Algebra I and English II testing scores did not produce year-to-year comparable results, so DESE will not release those scores

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Highway patrol issues safety tips

With harvest season upon us, individuals need to be cautious on the roadways as farmers take to the fields. State Highway Patrol Trooper Dale Reuter said it is imperative to be vigilant and alert while driving. Slow-moving farm implements will be on the roadways. “Farming is a big part of our community here in Nodaway

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Maryville man charged with child molestation

A Maryville man has been charged with Felony Child Molestation – 2nd Degree – Child Less than 12 years of age. Charges were filed September 24 against Jason S. Langford, 43, in the Nodaway County Circuit Court. Langford is being held without bond until arraignment.

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Nodaway-Holt BOE

The Nodaway-Holt R-VII School Board conducted the following business during its regular meeting September 20: Superintendent Jeff Blackford informed the board that the district received a clean audit this year. The only deficiency found was a segregation of duties, which Blackford said is an issue in small schools because small schools do not have the

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Longhorns fall to Wildcats in halftime shutout

The Platte Valley Longhorns remain on the lookout for the first win of their season after a 46-0 halftime loss at the hands of the SW Livingston Wildcats September 22 in Barnard. Longhorn defender Gabe Nothstine chases down the SW Livingston running back for a short gain in the first quarter. For more photos and

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Kawasaki gives $100,000 toward new childcare center partnership

Kawasaki Manufacturing Corp. recently made a gift of $100,000 for the new SSM Health Preschool & Child Care Center, currently under construction. “This generous donation made by the Kawasaki Good Times Foundation creates a wonderful partnership between Kawasaki and SSM Health Preschool,” Megan Jennings, St. Francis Hospital Foundation development officer, said. “We are excited about

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