Geography with Goudge

2017 NCAA Division I Softball Super Regionals, called the Sweet Sixteen, will be played this weekend, May 27-28. The SEC accounts for seven of the teams. This proportional-symbol map displays the teams that have amassed the highest rankings over the past five years. The largest symbols include Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, Oregon, Michigan and Tennessee. All

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Nodaway County represented well at Class 1 state track

Ashley Riley of Platte Valley keeps close to the front of the pack all eight laps in the 3200-meter run, taking second in the event at the state track meet May 19-20 in Jefferson City. Northeast Nodaway and the South Holt/Nodaway-Holt teams were also represented at the state meet. For more photos and information, see

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ARB provides evening entertainment

The second annual Art, Rhythm and Brews on May 19 became a progressive party hop when temperatures dipped. With music, beverages and food at The Rose Theater, A Step Ahead Dance Studio and The Pub, attendees moved between venues to take part in all of the experiences.

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Annual Torch Run sees large turnout

The annual law enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics saw a large turn out May 23. James Runde, the coordinator since 2007, stated the run promotes awareness of individuals with disabilities being included in athletics. Runde also stated that Missouri is ranked sixth in the nation for the amount of money it raises for the

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Wear Blue runners to meet

Wear Blue: run to remember, Maryville, will be at 9 am, Saturday, May 27 at the Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion at Northwest Missouri State University. The event is an informal gathering during which runners honor the service and sacrifice of the American military. For more information, visit the Facebook page Wear Blue Maryville

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Paws at the Pub event supports shelter

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, May 31 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

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NCARSE to have final meeting

The Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees will have its last meeting of the school year on Thursday, June 1. It will be a brunch at 8:30 am at the Nodaway County Senior Center. Gay Dittemore, Region 1 vice-president, will be a guest.  All new retirees are also invited as guests. Amie Firavich, senior

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Colton Runde

Aaron and Rosey Runde, Ravenwood, announce the birth of a son, Colton James, born on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. He weighed eight pounds and joins a sister, Autumn. Maternal grandparents are David and Lisa Loch, Maryville. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Terry Runde, Parnell. Maternal great-grandmother is Marian Loch,

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