The Freedom Rock Plaza moved closer to completion with the installation of the black granite tops to make a “serenity wall” seating area surrounding the rock painted by Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II of Greenfield, IA. The tops are inscribed with the names of contributors who helped make the Freedom Rock Plaza a reality. The project
The Nodaway-Holt volleyball team finished its season during district play in Mound City losing straight sets to St. Joe Christian, 8-25 and 22-25. Sophomore Sidney Leeper hustles to pass up a tough Lion serve. Amanda Bohannon, junior, attempts a hit in the first set. For more photos, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
Nodaway-Holt students invited grandparents and friends to their annual Grandparents Tea. Guests were treated to cookies and beverages served by the high school A+ students. Students then took their guests on a tour of the school, playing games and admiring the artwork of the students. The book fair was also open for those who wanted
The running game brought on by the South Holt/Nodaway-Holt Spartans, led by Westyn Williams, was a force to be reckoned with October 13 in Burlington Jct. against the North-West Nodaway Muskets. Williams had 333 rushing yards and five touchdowns as the Spartans routed the Muskets 52-7 to call the game with 2:23 remaining in the
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, 404 North Vine Street, Maryville, will hold a prescription drug take back from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, October 28. County residents are urged to bring expired prescription medicines to the lobby of the jail. This event is sponsored by the DEA and the drugs will be safely disposed.
Members of Jackie Carlson’s agricultural classes have been working all year, growing food to feed their school. This year was the second year the classes grew a garden at the school. They grew watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and squash. All the food has been utilized in the school cafeteria, feeding the students and saving
Maryville City Council members voted unanimously to tear down the iconic Mozingo silo during a special meeting on October 17. The silo will be demolished by Madget Demolition, St. Joseph, for $65,000. The leveling of the structure was part of a line item called “site improvements” listed on the fourth change order for the Mozingo
Gina Schieber from Conception Jct. has received national recognition for her outstanding work as a University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine student. Schieber is one of 10 recipients of the $2,000 national Bayer American Royal Livestock Scholarship. She will be recognized at the American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction on Sunday, October 22. “I
Elbert Otto Risser, 74, passed from his earthly body on October 15, 2017. A visitation was held Monday, October 16 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City The funeral was at 2 pm, Tuesday, October 17 at the funeral home with interment at the VanSkyock Addition to the Sheridan Cemetery, Sheridan. Jeff Blaine officiated.
E. Willis Walker, 82, Maryville, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville. Funeral services will be at 10 am, Friday, October 20 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. Burial will follow at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, October 19 at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home,
