Trojans split wins with Dekalb
Junior Breanna Day gets a bucket in heavy traffic toward her game-high 14 points during the Nodaway-Holt’s 39-44 loss to Dekalb on January 5. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.
Jefferson Eagles annihilate Osborn Wildcats: girls, 60-17; boys, 78-25
Jefferson Eagles basketball had resounding victories January 6 against the Osborn Wildcats at home. The girls topped the night 60-17, while the boys swept with a 78-25 final score. Malia Collins completes a pass to a teammate. She was the Eagles high scorer with 15 points for the game. For more photos and information, see
State promises tax relief coming in 2018
Missouri Department of Revenue Director Joel Walters recently issued the following statement: “Passed by the Missouri Legislature in 2014, Senate Bill 509 called for a reduction to the individual income tax rate and created a deduction for business income, with both changes to be phased in over a period of years beginning in 2017. As
Maryville Fire Department purchases grain bin rescue equipment
The Maryville Fire Department was recently able to purchase several pieces of equipment to aid in rescuing individuals trapped inside of grain bins or other confined spaces. In December, the department was awarded $5,761.81 from the Gladys Rickard Charitable Trust to purchase the much-needed supplies. They were able to get a rescue wall, called a
School events for the week of January 14 to 20
Sunday • Northeast Nodaway 3/4 Booster Club BB Tourney Monday • All Schools No School • West Nodaway FFA Movie Night, 7 pm Tuesday • West Nodaway Big Smiles, 8:30 am • St. Gregory’s 4th DARE, 2:15 pm • Jefferson JV/V BB at Sacred Heart, 5 pm • MHS F/JV/V boys BB vs Mid-Buchanan, 5
Maryville council looks at options to fix water situation
Steve Guthrie, IA/MO regional manager of PeopleService, Inc., addressed the Maryville City Council members during their January 8 meeting, updating them on the drinking water situation which began emitting foul tasting water on November 22. Because the weather has been so warm this year, it created more algae blooms than normal – this has been
Cotton Adwell
Cody and Tabi Adwell, Ravenwood, announce the birth of a son, Cotton Lowell, born Friday, December 15, 2017, at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. He weighed seven pounds and three ounces and joins brothers, Fenton and Newton. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Cindy Clements, Barnard. Paternal grandparents are Dean and Omi Adwell, Ravenwood.
Russell Lovitt
Russell Leroy Lovitt, 93, Maryville, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. Services are at 2 pm, Friday, January 12 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. The body will be cremated following the service, with burial in the Foster Cemetery, New Hampton, at a later date. The family will receive friends one hour
Wilbert Zirfas
Wilbert Francis “Willie” Zirfas, 91, Maryville, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville. Services are at 10 am, Friday, January 12 at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, with burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception. Rosary will be at 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 11 at St. Gregory’s, with the family receiving friends following
Merlin Davison
Merlin Laverne Davison, 93, Clarinda, IA, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Westridge Care and Rehab Center, Clarinda. Services were January 10 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, with Scott Davison officiating and burial in the Shearer Cemetery near Braddyville. Memorials may be made to the Merlin Davison Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left at
