According to NASA, the following are common misconceptions that people have regarding an eclipse. Total solar eclipses produce harmful rays that can cause blindness. During a total solar eclipse, when the disk of the moon fully covers the sun, the brilliant corona emits electromagnetic radiation. Due to the coronal light being a million times fainter
With the first day of school looming, several schools still need bus drivers for that all important job of getting students to and from school. Maryville and South Nodaway school districts are contracted with Jarnik Bus Services. At Maryville, at least five full-time drivers are needed. For those interested in a position, the person to
Towns located in the north and eastern part of Nodaway County, including Maryville, will only see a nearly total eclipse. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryville will experience a 0.999 percent total eclipse, while Hopkins will experience a 0.993 percent total eclipse. DNR stated that the partial eclipse for Northwest Missouri
Looking at the sun during an eclipse can be tempting but can cause permanent damage to your eyes if you do not take the proper precautions. Jeff Farnan, owner of The Spec Shoppe in Maryville and Stanberry, stated that that there are misconceptions regarding materials that are safe to use for viewing an eclipse. Individuals
On Monday, August 21, North America will be able to view an eclipse of the sun. Solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, covering up part of the sun. During a total eclipse, the moon will align perfectly with the sun, completely covering it, causing complete darkness. While the
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has been preparing for the influx of heavy traffic throughout the state as visitors come to view the eclipse. Traffic Operations Engineer for MoDOT’s Northwest District Jose Rodriguez, St. Joseph, stated his office was told by officials to expect anywhere from 50,000 to half a million visitors to the
A presentation describing the history, purpose and activities of the Civil Air Patrol will be presented from 6:30 to 8 pm, Tuesday, August 15 at the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport (KEVU), just west of Maryville on Highway 46. The EAA Hark Road Flyers are hosting. The presenter will be Col. David E. Plum, chief of
The Maryville Pride Lions will be serving hot dogs from 5 to 8 pm, Monday, August 14 at the Maryville Aquatic Center, 502 North Laura Street. All proceeds from the free-will donation supper will benefit the New Nodaway Humane Society. Participants need not be part of the Paws at the Pool event.
The West Nodaway Flag Football League invites area schools and teams to join in the league season which extends three to four weeks starting at 1 pm, Sunday, September 10. The program is for students in grades three through six and the basics of 8-man football are taught. All games are played on Sundays at
Lucille Agnes Henggeler, 94, Stanberry, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at a Maryville nursing home. Services will be at 10 am, Friday, August 11 at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct., with burial to follow in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception Jct. Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Columba Catholic Church and/or
