Month: June
BJ continues 'No Hunger Summer' for area children
For the third year, Nodaway County volunteers and Second Harvest Community Food Bank, St. Joseph, have teamed up to provide free No Hunger Summer lunches to area children up to the age of 18. "Summer is a time for a kid to be a kid and not worry about when or where their next meal
North Nodaway BOE
The North Nodaway R-VI Board of Education met in open and closed sessions on June 19 to take care of the following school district business: In closed session, the resignation of Samuel Riley, the band and vocal teacher, was accepted, Jessica Trautz was employed as the band and vocal musical teacher, as well as activities
Nodaway County Fair entertainment to see impersonator, country artist, Country Showdown finals
The Nodaway County Fair, set for July 14 through 20, has lined up Main Stage entertainment offering attendees a variety of acts. Jason Brown, a Pella, IA, native, was raised in the country, and working with his grandpa on the farm made country music a natural fit. He will take the stage at 7:30 pm,
Northeast Nodaway BOE
The NEN board met June 20 to address the following business items: • Approved the 2019-20 bus routes with few changes. • Accepted bids from Porter Trash at the same rate, fuel bids from Consumers Oil and MFA. • Carpet bids for the preschool and kindergarten room from Carpet Barn, $4,746.77, and Eckard's, $4,739, and
Summertime events sizzle in July
July is the peak of summertime activities in Nodaway County. Here are some of the scheduled events: July 1- July 31 – Maryville Public Library summer reading program, for all ages. For more information, call 660.582.5281. July 1 –Burlington Jct. Blood Drive at the BJ American Legion Hall, 2:30 to 6:30 pm. Participating donors receive
Maryville BOE
The board of education for the Maryville R-II school district met for its monthly meeting on June 20 to address the following business: • Approved the consent agenda including appointing Kenna Parman as board secretary and Mindy Scadden as board treasurer, a list of transportation exceptions, a list of items declared as surplus and Nodaway
The 2019 NBA Draft concluded last week with the selection of 60 players over two rounds. Over the past five years (2015-2019), 300 players were compiled to produce this per capita production map of drafted basketball players based on where they went to high school. The eastern half of the country indicates an area of
Charles Goff
Charles "Chuck" Tillman Goff, 81, Maryville, died surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 am, Monday, July 1, 2019, at the First Baptist Church, Maryville. The funeral services will begin at 11 am at the church. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in
Florence Harris
Florence Eula Harris, 92, Sedalia, formerly of Hopkins, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Fairview Nursing Home, Sedalia. Services will be 10 am, Friday, June 28 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with Rosanna Chapter Order of Eastern Star Services. Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins. Online condolences can be made to the
Rodney Harris
Rodney D. Harris, 63, Albany, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Services were held June 27 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, with burial in the Carmack Cemetery, Albany. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to KXCV-KRNW on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University.