Community Services of Northwest Missouri Outreach Director Cathy Rybolt and Operations Director Carla Wetzel present Second Harvest Community Food Bank Director Chad Higdon with the Outstanding Community Service Award on June 22. Second Harvest is one of Community Services partner agencies. The award acknowledges community partners and leaders who are vital to Community Services’ mission.
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents approved the 2018-2019 budget, during its June 22 meeting, which includes the education and general budget and the auxiliary services budget, totaling about $119 million. The budget addresses strategic investments, revenues, reallocations and expense reductions based on priorities related to learning experiences, protecting access and affordability, faculty and
By Kay Wilson This week is a special week at the Nodaway News Leader. Every year we salute our small business operations by allowing them to tell their stories in a promotional spot. Over 35 area firms joined our efforts to sell you, our loyal readers, on their services, products and abilities to serve your
This map displays the 2018 Kansas City Royals current active roster of 25 players by birthplace. Seven of the players are from outside the US. The Royals are made up of players from the South, 32 percent, California and Latin America, 28 percent, accounting for the highest concentration. Nine of the 25 were on the
The Greater South Nodaway Community Foundation and South Nodaway PTO sponsored the first Home Run Derby June 16 at the new Guilford Sports Complex. The division leaders were: eight and under, Easton Davis, five years old; nine to 10 years, Andy Mattson; 11 to 12 years, Landon Wiederholt, far left; 13 to 15 years, Seth
The Alzheimer’s caregiver support group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, June 28 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. The topic this month is “Wandering Awareness and Prevention.” Caregivers around the area meet to provide support, become informed and find strength in numbers while progressing forward in dementia and Alzheimer’s
The Clearmont City Council spent time at its June 19 meeting discussing water billing issues including three customers who are delinquent in their payments. City employee Kristi Heideman presented the May water-sewer report noting 101 meters had been read and of that 90 were billed. The city billed 187,930 gallons for the month. She also
Cooler temperatures the morning of June 16 brought Skidmore residents to the fourth annual Community Day. The day, which is held the third Saturday in June, saw two new events, a quilt show and pet show. Joann Peter, Maryville, and Christina Charles, Skidmore, stand by their entries in the quilt show. Peter embroidered hexagon quilt
Nodaway County Commissioners met with Nodaway County Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson on June 18 to discuss the county’s Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) ordinance. The current county ordinance places stricter regulations on large agricultural operations in the county than the state of Missouri requires. The topic has been an area of contention for many
At the June 14 Skidmore City Council meeting, the council approved putting the audit conducted by Arthur White and Associates on hold. Mayor Tracy Shewey said the matter pertaining to past City Clerk Jennifer Poland had been referred to Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice. He contacted the Missouri State Auditor’s office. The city is now
