Researchers from University of Missouri Extension and the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources share their work at the July 31 Show Me Soy School at Bay Farm Research Facility near Columbia. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council hosts the annual field day to showcase checkoff-funded research. New demonstrations this year include biodiesel, SCN
Residents from Hopkins and surrounding towns flooded the grounds of the 130th Hopkins Picnic. The picnic featured a Lil’ Mr. and Miss contest, a kiddie parade, gramps and granny show and much more. Above: Winners of this year’s Lil’ Mr. and Miss was Gannon Stricker, son of Christie and Jesse Stricker, and Arianna Owens-Sportsman, daughter
The Maryville High School Class of 1968 will be hosting their 50th class reunion September 14 and 15. Friday’s event will be an evening social at the Maryville Country Club with a banquet Saturday evening at the Eagles Lodge. The committee is still trying to locate the following classmates: Evelyn Archer Hoy, Bobbie Busboom Calhoun,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
