NW’s Regents approve Franken Hall renovations, hear clean audit results

Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents during its regular meeting Thursday authorized the university to move forward with renovations on one of its high-rise residence halls in addition to hearing the clean results of the university’s annual financial audit. Regents approved the renovation plans for Franken Hall, which will include new paint, hallway carpet,

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Shirley Lee

Shirley Lee, 83,  died Friday, December 1, 2017, in Visalia, CA. A memorial will be held Thursday, December 28 in San Diego. Inurnment will be in Las Vegas, NV at a later date.

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Elizabeth Newton

Elizabeth A. Newton, 89, Maryville, formerly of Skidmore, died Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Nodaway Nursing Home. Graveside services and interment will be 2 pm, Wednesday, December 20 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore. Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm, Tuesday, December 19 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorials may be made to the

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Alzheimer’s caregiver support group meets at senior center

The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6 pm, Thursday, December 28 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street, Maryville. Caregivers around the area gather to provide support, become informed and find strength in numbers while progressing in dementia and Alzheimer’s awareness. For more information or to RSVP, contact Autumn Fisher

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Cowboy Christmas comes to Clarinda

A Cowboy Christmas will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, December 27 at Wibholm Hall on the fairgrounds in Clarinda, IA. Joining the Cowboy Church band will be Sarah Davison, Nashville, TN.

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Paws at The Pub event supports shelter

Paws at The Pub is a monthly social event to benefit the New Nodaway Humane Society. The event will be from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, December 27 at The Pub, 414 North Main Street, Maryville. This is a chance for pups and owners to meet in a friendly, relaxed setting while raising awareness and

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Library announces holiday hours

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, has announced its holiday hours. The library will have its normal hours of 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and 9 am to 3 pm, Saturday. The library will be closed on Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25 for Christmas; and Sunday, December

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Maryville man faces felony rape, sodomy charges

A Maryville man faces felony rape and sodomy charges following an incident on November 19 in Maryville. Jesse D. McLin, 25, has been charged in the Nodaway County Circuit Court with Felony Rape or Attempted Rape – 1st Degree and two counts of Felony Sodomy or Attempted Sodomy – 1st Degree. According to court records,

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Local tax credits are available

As the end of 2017 approaches, those individuals and companies who are looking to make donations have two local projects from which state tax credits are available to help with their tax burden. Tax credits are available by making a minimum $1,000 donation to SSM Health Preschool and Childcare Center for a 50 percent Missouri

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Horace Mann collects pajamas

Horace Mann Laboratory School students took part in the Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive which ended December 7. Participating first and second grade students included Reagynn Hill, Will Michaelsen, Katelyn Parman, Breanna Parman, Chloe Blackford, Garrett Byers and Glennah Christian. The students collected 36 pairs of pajamas to be paired with a Scholastic book donation

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