Lady Spoofhounds lose from penalty kicks
The Maryville girls soccer team lost to Chillicothe, 3-4, April 18 in penalty kicks. Sophomore Kate Yocum steals the ball from Chillicothe. For more photos see the April 20, 2017 printed Nodaway News Leader.
South Nodaway sixth graders create food pantry for students
The sixth grade class at South Nodaway created a school-wide food pantry in time to send home food to families for Easter. Every year, South Nodaway Counselor Nick Wray helps the sixth grade class come up with a service project for the year. In the past, the class has volunteered with the New Nodaway Humane
Gene Appleby
Howard Eugene Appleby, 94, Chillicothe, formerly of Maryville, died Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Indian Hills Nursing Home, Chillicothe. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, April 22 at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 to 2 pm at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. Memorials may
Jerry Morlock
Gerald A. “Jerry” Morlock, 65, Maryville, died Sunday, April 16, 2017, at his home. Mr. Morlock’s body has been cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date and will be announced on Facebook. Memorials may be made to the family to help with final expenses and sent to Patty Morlock, 904 East Cooper,
Max Risser
Max R. Risser, 68, Maryville, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at Mosaic Life Center, St. Joseph. A celebration of life will be held from 5 to 8 pm, Friday, May 5, 2017, at Mozingo Lake Golf Clubhouse, Maryville. Online condolences may be left at bramfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home, Maryville.
Hopkins City Council reorganizes
The Hopkins City Council met on April 17 to reorganize and swear in the new council elected during the April 4 election. After receiving 20 write-in votes, Kelly Morrison was sworn in as mayor. Richard Moore and Brandon Kreps were sworn in as aldermen and Rick Gladman was appointed by the council to replace Morrison
Geography with Goudge
You don’t have to live by a beach to play beach volleyball. But, it helps! The per-capita production of Division I beach volleyball players is greatest in the southwest and west with Hawaii leading followed by California, Arizona and New Mexico. California produces 255 or 31.2 percent of all players. There are 53 Division I
Northwest Regents celebrate national titles, approve fees, laptop upgrades
The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents honored champions during its regular meeting April 17 in the JW Jones Student Union Boardroom, in addition to finalizing the university’s tuition and fees for the 2017-18 academic year and approving an upgrade of its laptop program. Before getting to the business agenda, Regents celebrated the achievements
Science march slated at Northwest
At 11 am, Saturday, April 22, there will be a March for Science on the Northwest Missouri State University campus to begin at the Memorial Bell Tower. This is a non-partisan event in support of scientists and the work they do. Everyone is welcome, and attendees can park in any of the lots around campus
Breaking Chains hosts music festival
Breaking Chains Spring Music Festival will be from noon to midnight, Saturday, April 22 at the Calvary Chapel, 24770 Interlude Road, Maryville. By order of performance, the musical lineup includes Crossing Fire, Calvary Chapel Bible College Band, Theody, Jayme Green Band, JC Dirks, We are Vessel, Adelaide, High Road, guest speaker Author Logan Merrick, Aaron
