South Nodaway BOE

The South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education met in open and closed sessions on April 16 to handle the following school district business: A lease contract with 1 Source Towers, LLC, FL, was approved to place a cell tower on the northwest corner of the Guilford Sports Complex. The lease is for five years, renewable

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Unwanted prescription drugs can be taken to public safety

From 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, April 28, law enforcement agencies across the state will partner with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give Missourians the opportunity to discard expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Locally, the drugs will be accepted at Maryville Public Safety. For more information, contact Officer Wilson at 660.562.3209.

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School events for the week of 4/29 to 5/5

Sunday • Northeast Nodaway senior trip begins • West Nodaway FFA breakfast, 8 am • Jefferson StuCo volleyball, 2:30 pm • Nodaway-Holt School Play, 4 pm Monday • Nodaway-Holt Elementary Character Assembly • West Nodaway EOC testing • Jefferson English II testing, 8:15 am • South Nodaway Bump Up Day, 8:30 am • MHS V

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Community Leaders: Citizens step up to serve on city councils

The Nodaway News Leader has compiled a list of those individuals elected to serve in their towns and villages in Nodaway County. Arkoe Mayor: Darrell Cronk Road Commissioner: Steve Conz Chairman: Joe Partridge Clerk: Megan Partridge Treasurer: Joyce Cronk Barnard Mayor: Mike Murphy Council Members: Zeb Coleman, Glenn Miller, Deb Snyder, Ned Waterman Burlington Jct.

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An early taste of summer is available with these May events

May activities abound in Nodaway County. The following are some of the scheduled events: • April 30-May 7 – Skidmore citywide cleanup, two trash receptacles by old arena, one for trash, one for metal. No tires accepted. • May 1-4 – Horace Mann Art Show, Northwest Missouri State University, during school hours. The artwork produced

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Geography with Goudge

The Bearcat baseball team has a conference win/loss record of 21 – 9, ranking first in the MIAA Conference. Per-capita production of all 9,288 Division II baseball players by hometown indicates that the Midwest and South, traditional hotbeds of baseball, are at the forefront. This pattern resembles the Major League production map. The Bearcats host

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Maryville’s Farmers Market prepares for season

Maryville Farmers Market leaders announced the market will be open from 7:30 am to noon, every Saturday starting May 5, in the city parking lot at Buchanan and Fourth streets. The market, hosted by the Maryville Host Lions Club, features farm-fresh produce, locally made crafts and jewelry, fresh coffee and handmade donuts. It provides an unique opportunity for people

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Area schools compete at Indian Relays

On April 20, area athletes competed at the 2018 Indian Relays held at Tarkio High School. Athletes from Nodaway-Holt competed as part of SHNH, Jefferson and South Nodaway as Platte Valley and North Nodaway and West Nodaway as North-West Nodaway. Platte Valley junior Clayton Walker sprints down the track in the 100 meter where he placed

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West Nodaway defeats North Nodaway

The Rockets defeated the Mustangs 12-0 in five innings on April 23 at Hopkins. West Nodaway junior Parker Ogle slides safely back to first base while North Nodaway sophomore Ryan Riley awaits the throw. For more photos and information, see the printed Nodaway News Leader.

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Local motorcycle groups feature rides

Christian Motorcycle Association is holding a fundraising motorcycle ride “Bug Run” with registration and bike blessing beginning at 9 am, kickstands up at 10 am, Saturday, April 28 at East Caseys, 1719 East First Street, Maryville. For more information, contact Nate Rice at 816.344.9794. Local 26 Freedom of Road Riders will hold a motorcycle awareness

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