Vera George
Vera George, 96, formerly of Maryville, died March 8, 2017 in Rancho Mirage, CA. A graveside service was held in June 4 as she will be buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, KS.
Alice Cross
Alice Cross Alice Faye Cross, 82, Hopkins, died Friday, June 2, 2017, at her home in Hopkins. Funeral services will be 2 pm, Thursday June 8, 2017 at the First Christian Church, Hopkins. It will be followed by burial at Hopkins Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to SSM Hospice, 2332 South Main Street, Maryville,
Trojans receive new bicycle helmets
Students in Nodaway-Holt’s second grade class received new bicycle helmets from the Holt County Health Department. The department donated the helmets to all second graders in Holt County including South Holt, Mound City and Craig. Sandy Moore, Holt County community health nurse, sent home packets of information about bicycle safety and helmet fitting guidelines. This
Burlington Jct. City Council discusses maintenance contract
Members of the Burlington Jct. City Council discussed contracting the maintenance department staff instead of hiring their own personnel during their regular meeting May 30. Bart Downing, division manager with Alliance Water Resources, Columbia, and Chris Gutschow, director of business development, People Services, Omaha, NE, presented their companies’ service plans to the council. Mayor Justin
Jefferson students continue ceiling art tradition
Jefferson High School art students completed the annual project of creating art on ceiling tiles. The underclassmen tiles will be placed in art teacher Carla Peery’s room; the senior tiles will grace the hallway ceilings, joining the projects of previous graduates. Participating students were, front: Trinity Gross, Jessica Hutson, Kiersten McCrary, Tylar Roush; middle: Derek
New county clerk appointed by governor
Melinda Patton, Maryville, was recently appointed Nodaway County Clerk by Missouri Governor Eric Greitens. She will start her new position on Monday, June 12. Patton is a Northwest Missouri State University graduate with a degree in journalism. She is married to Jeff Patton and the couple has three children, Josie, Zach and Adam. She is
Expired medicines for sale found in food establishments
Nodaway County Health Department Environmental Health Specialist Larry Wickersham found expired medicines and baby formula for sale during routine inspections of various food establishments and schools throughout the month of May. North Nodaway R-VI Middle/High School, 705 East Barnard Street, Hopkins, high priority Routine inspection May 1. Critical: None observed. Non-critical: Observed paint in disrepair
Trojanette team sees improvement during May
By David Carroll The Trojanette 14 and under softball team has been busy in the month of May. The team’s play has improved over the course of the month. Coach David Carroll is looking for this play to continue as the team goes into the last two thirds of the season. The month began with
Tom Watson to attend youth golf camp
Golfer Tom Watson, Kansas City, will attend Mozingo Lake Recreation Park youth golf camp Saturday, June 3. Watson will be interacting with the camp participants and offering tips. “We look forward to having Mr. Watson here at Mozingo and it is such a privilege to be able to give youth golfers this opportunity,” PGA-certified head
Maryville City Council approves summer parades
The Maryville City Council approved three parade requests during its regular meeting May 24. The Flag Day bike parade celebration was approved for 4:30 to 7 pm, Wednesday, June 14. The parade will begin at 6:15 pm and will travel along Franklin Place then move to the sidewalks along East Seventh Street and North Main
