In a continuing effort to promote economic growth in the Northwest Missouri region, the Kawasaki Maryville plant recently announced the start of a new assembly line. The $520,000 investment is expected to raise production capacity by close to 400 engines per day, once fully staffed. The addition of Kawasaki’s new assembly line has the potential
By Kay Wilson Dr. Temple Grandin, a Colorado State University animal science professor and a prolific author of books dealing with today’s education, delivered a James H. Lemon lecture on February 15 at Northwest Missouri State University. The lecture, held in the Ron Houston Center for Performing Arts Mary Linn Auditorium, was titled “Developing Individuals
he North Nodaway Mustangs girls basketball team finished the season with a first round loss to the Rock Port Blue Jays, 33-43, on February 19 at Northeast Nodaway in Ravenwood. Concentrated effort in the second half of play saw the Mustangs out score the Blue Jays by one point in the third quarter and trail
The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Baby/Toddler Time, 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, March 1. For infants to age three accompanied by a parent or caregiver. • Birth to six Story Hour, “Dr. Seuss is on the Loose,” for infants to age six, 5:30 to 6:30
The Nodaway County Republican Women will hold a meeting at 11:30 am, Thursday, March 1 at Pizza Ranch, Maryville.
The Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees (NCARSE) will resume monthly meetings on Thursday, March 1 at the Nodaway County Senior Center. Jane Walter, president, will preside at the 9 am gathering. Committee chairpersons will give the program on “What We Do and How You Can Help.” Greeters will be Ruth Macias and Lee
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, February 28 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 Northeast Nodaway PTO will accept donations for the annual rummage sale from noon to 4 pm, Sunday, February 25, and 3:30 to 7 pm, Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 2. Donations may be brought to the school’s north entrance during these times. For more information, contact DeAnn Redden at 660.937.3125.
The Hopkins Community Club will sponsor a beef and noodles dinner from 11 am to 1 pm, Sunday, February 25 at the Hopkins Community Building. The menu of homemade beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and salads costs $8 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds support community projects.
The Ravenwood Community Betterment breakfast will be from 8 am to noon, Sunday, February 25 at the Ravenwood Community Building, West Hawk Street. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The breakfast includes bacon, hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy, fried and scrambled eggs, pancakes, coffee and juice. Proceeds go for the upkeep of
