Beth Richards

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Richards, 58, died May 28, 2017, in Maryville. Services will be held in Maryville at a later date. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

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Geography with Goudge

This map displays the 2017 Kansas City Royals current active roster of 25 players by birthplace. Over one-third of the players are from outside the US. The Royals are made up of players from the south, 36 percent, California and Latin America, 32 percent, accounting for the highest concentration. Nine of the 25 were on

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Maryville Garden Club invites exhibitors

The Maryville Garden Club is excited and preparing for a flower show. Every other year, during the Nodaway County Fair, the club holds a show at the First Christian Church, Third and Buchanan Streets. The show is open to the public, free of charge, from 1 to 8:30 pm, Friday, July 14 or from 8

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Hopkins decides against procedure for dangerous, substandard building

At the June 5 meeting of the Hopkins City Council, it was decided not to pursue a procedure to remove a dangerous, substandard building. To pursue building removal, City Attorney Taryn Henry had compiled a guide and necessary forms. Upon review, the council decided it would be cost prohibitive. The information Henry gathered will be

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Concert series kicks off successfully

On June 3, country band Big Time Grain Co. made a big-time splash as the first act of the June concert series held at the Donaldson Amphitheater, Maryville. The band presented a $250 donation to Maryville Young Players as their way of supporting local art. Accepting the check from the band were Briley Henggeler, Annika

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Pickering works to repair street tubes

At the June 5 meeting of the Pickering City Council, discussion was held on three blocked tubes on Sixth and Railroad Streets which are causing problems for traffic. The streets lie on the outskirts of town. Mayor Charles Smith thought that one of the tubes was on a township road, so it was decided that

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Tom Watson visits youth camp

By Christina Rice Kansas City golf professional Tom Watson, who has won 53 PGA tours, attended the youth golf camp at Mozingo Lake and Recreation Park June 3. During the day, Watson watched the various youth groups as they moved throughout the program. He interacted with the children, helping correct their stances, placing their hands

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Work continues on Freedom Rock

On June 3, concrete was poured around the Nodaway County Freedom Rock located in Maryville’s Franklin Park. Smoothing the concrete are Jerry Allen, American Legion Post 100, and Lion Jonathan Scott; standing are Lions Ken Barnes, WR O’Riley and Harold Spire. Andy Spire Construction provided the forms, knowledgeable layout and help while Brad Florea of

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NNL stocks Father’s Day gifts

If your father or grandfather has enough ties this Father’s Day, the Nodaway News Leader has a selection of books by local authors that will suit almost every taste. Books about Maryville and Nodaway County include “Nodaway County Missouri: A Pictorial History 1910-1994,” edited by Opal E. Eckert; “Images of America: Maryville” and “Images of

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