Willetta Geagley

Willetta Katherine Geagley, 97, Maryville, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. Mrs. Geagley’s body was cremated under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorial graveside services were Monday, March 26 at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, IA. Memorials are suggested to the New Nodaway Humane Society, Maryville. Online condolences may be

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Alan Mace

Alan Leon Mace, 57, Skidmore, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in Maryville. Mr. Mace’s body has been cremated under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home, St. Joseph.

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Maryville approves rezoning ordinance

The Maryville City Council approved the rezoning of three properties along East First Street during its regular meeting on March 26. The properties owned by Laura Street Baptist Church, located at 1012, 1016 and 1020 East First Street, are currently zoned as R-4 multi-family residential. It was approved to change the zoning to C-3 commercial,

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Ambulance district to purchase new portable shelter

The Nodaway County Ambulance Board approved the purchase of a portable shelter during its regular meeting March 14. The 20-foot by 20-foot shelter will be purchased from Zumro Shelters, Pompano Beach, FL, for $22,004. Insurance adjusted the amount it will give the district to $21,504. The district had a $500 deductible. Unit 139 had an

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Ag and Food Literacy Summit hears from state ag director

By Christina Rice Missouri’s State Agriculture Director Chris Chinn delivered the keynote address at the Agriculture and Food Literacy Summit on March 14. The event was hosted by Northwest Missouri State University School of Agriculture and held at the Mozingo Conference Center. Chinn spoke about the importance of promoting agriculture to others. She encouraged everyone

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Conservation district announces poster contest winners

The Nodaway County Soil and Water Conservation District announced the fourth grade winners of its annual conservation poster contest. There were first, second and third place winners for each fourth grade class in the county. They are as follows: Eugene Field: Kati Hornickel’s class, Quinn McComb, first; Vince Galapin, second; and Mya Aley, third. Joe

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Northeast Nodaway BOE

The Northeast Nodaway R-V School Board increased teacher salaries and conducted the following business during its regular meeting March 15: It was approved to add $500 to the base salary and $500 to the master salary schedule. The school board reviewed bus bids and asked questions of representatives from RSB and Apple. The issue was

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Nodaway County Fair board announces fair entertainment

The Nodaway County Fair board announced the main stage entertainment line-up for the 2018 Nodaway County Fair, which will be July 19-21. On Thursday night, fair participants will see Mike Walker, an impressionist, who sings a variety of songs from various artists. He currently lives and performs in Branson. Also that night will be local

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Local churches host Holy Week observances

Churches throughout Nodaway County are announcing plans for Holy Week celebration services. Following are the submitted events: Barnard Barnard Christian Church • March 29 – Maundy Thursday service, 8 pm • April 1 – Easter sunrise service with breakfast following, 7 am; no Sunday school Barnard United Methodist Church • March 29 – Maundy Thursday

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School events for the week of March 25 to 30

Sunday • MHS Play, 7 pm Monday • Eugene Field Scholastic Book Fair begins • Eugene Field P/T conferences • MHS Jostens senior delivery, 11:30 am • Horace Mann Bearcat Choir, 3:15 pm • MMS 8th conferences, 3:30 pm • MHS JV/V soccer at Grain Valley, 4 pm • MHS F baseball at Lafayette, 4:30

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