Underclassmen step up for NEN in district opener win

By Dustin Henggeler With two ineligible starters in his lineup for the Class 1 District 16 tournament opener, Northeast Nodaway Coach Rory Jackson had to move two freshmen into the starting lineup against a North Nodaway Mustangs team that had already defeated them twice in the season. Freshmen Ben Boswell and Auston Pride have had

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MHS administration does not allow wrestling coaches to go to state meet

The Maryville High School administration informed the Spoofhounds wrestling team coaches on February 11 they were not going to the state wrestling tournament later in the week. Kody Koster, head coach, and Riley Klein, assistant coach, were notified on February 11 they were not to attend the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament beginning on February 14.

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets at Senior Center

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, February 28 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. Caregivers around the area come together to provide support, become informed and find strength in numbers while progressing forward in dementia and Alzheimer’s awareness. For more information or to RSVP, contact

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Ravenwood Ball Association hosts summer ball signups

The Ravenwood Ball Association will conduct summer ball signups from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, Thursday, February 28 andThursday, March 7 in the Northeast Nodaway School commons. For more information, contact Mandy Adwell at madwell@nen.k12.mo.us or 660.254.2510.

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Library lists week’s activities

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will host Book Nibblers from 9:45 to 10:15 am, Thursday, February 28. This is for infants to age three and must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. To register or for more information, call the library at 660.582.5281.

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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, February 27 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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NEN PTO to accept rummage sale donations

The Northeast Nodaway PTO is accepting clothes, coats, shoes, household items, furniture, books, seasonal items, athletic equipment and decor which are clean and in good condition. Bring items to the north school entrance by the weight room from noon to 4 pm, Sunday, February 24; 3:30 to 7 pm, Monday to Thursday, February 25 to

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Pickering Lions sponsor pancake day

The Pickering Lions Club is sponsoring its annual pancake day from 7 am to 1 pm, Saturday, February 23 at the Pickering Community Building, Pickering. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for ages 11 and under. The all-you-can-eat meal features pancakes, sausage and biscuits and gravy. Proceeds will go to support community projects.

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Lota Beery

Lota Clair McGinness Williams Beery, 91, Clarinda, IA, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda. Funeral celebration of life service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, February 21 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Reverend Tim Maxa officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am prior to

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