By Jacki Wood Marlene Florea has opened Florea Tax and Accounting Services LLC in downtown Maryville to expand and grow her business after previously running it out of her home. “I’ve built up the business already,” she said. “It’s not like I’m starting from scratch. I have a good base of clients and friends. It’s
By Dustin Henggeler Breaking Chains – Christian Concert Promotions of Maryville will be holding its second concert series April 22 after a successful start to the series in October. The upcoming event will host 12 artists from a multitude of genres, along with a passion painter and a Christian speaker. This free event will take
Linda Mattson, Conception Jct., is the new executive director of the Children and Family Center of Northwest Missouri, 1220 East Second Street, Maryville. Mattson was named to the position in January. She had worked part time at the shelter since November 14, 2016. She brings a varied background of qualifications to her new role. Her
By Kathryn Rice Public art should be at the table from the beginning on all projects said Adam Jones, Kansas City, during his visit to Maryville on February 16. Jones, who describes himself as a design and development consultant who specializes in building renovation and structural restoration, sees art as a tool for social action.
By Christina Rice Members of the Wilcox United Methodist Church created the Sewing Mission Group in April of 2016. Their pastor encouraged the congregation to find a mission project that would allow them to reach out to the community. The church had previously had a sewing group until the ladies in it were no longer
By Kathryn Rice Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, Greenfield, IA, is combining his love of art and history to make a living and provide for his young family. Along the way, he thanks those who have served, whether in the military or as a first responder, one painting at a time. As founder of the Freedom Rock®,
The Maryville Public Safety Department recently ordered new ballistic helmets and high-velocity ballistic plates from Southern Uniform and Equipment, Carthage, for $18,580. Sergeant Ryan Glidden applied for the Gladys Rickard Charitable Trust fund. His application was approved which allowed for the purchase of 20 plate and helmet sets, one for each officer. The helmets are
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department re-instated the county’s DARE board which met on February 6. Officer Rick Smail retired from Maryville Public Safety this winter and was hired to lead the county wide DARE program. The board was abolished eight years ago, freezing the program’s monetary assets within the county budget. The start of the
By Jacki Wood With a desire to improve her English and learn about American culture, Isabel Metzger left the city life of Solingen, Germany, last August and immersed herself in the rural life of Hopkins as an exchange student at North Nodaway. “I wanted to improve my English and learn about the different culture and
By Kathryn Rice Sabrina Theas has taken her love of crafting and making presents for friends and relatives to the next level and has opened On the Spot Designs, 215 West Fifth Street, Maryville. Theas took the leap of faith knowing that no business in Maryville offered custom gifts and opened her shop in October
