Local cancellations and changes due to COVID-19

By Phil Cobb | March 16, 2020 |

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Coronavirus Cancellations

MARYVILLE, Mo. — For the health and safety of Nodaway County residents during the Coronavirus pandemic, numerous local events have been postponed or canceled.

The following Maryville High School events have been canceled, according to a Maryville R-II text alert: Scholar Bowl set for Saturday, Speech and Debate originally scheduled for Friday, March 13 and Saturday March 14 and the baseball jamboree.

The Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion in Conception Junction set for Sunday, March 15 has been postponed to a later day.

The Children’s Business Fair originally scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14 has been postponed. The make-up date tentatively set for 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25. “For the health and safety of the Maryville Community, the Maryville Public Library has made the difficult decision to postpone the Children’s Business Fair indefinitely,” according to a library social media post. “We will keep you updated as future plans are made.”

The Grow with Google event originally set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at The Bridge in Maryville has been postponed until further notice, according to a Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce social media post.
Effective Thursday, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County strongly recommends that all Bigs and Littles avoid in-person match outings until March 30 at a minimum. The organization is considering its options regarding the upcoming Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Big Draft events. No decision to cancel the event has been made.
According to a Casey’s General Store news release, on Thursday it temporarily discontinued the use of refillable mugs and cups in its stores.
The NCAA Men’s Tournament originally scheduled to be held at Northwest Missouri State University has been canceled.
Northwest has postponed in-person classes until Monday, March 23.
Out of caution, park and site programs and events sponsored by Missouri State Parks are postponed or canceled now through April 30. “We are closely monitoring the progression of COVID-19 and its effect on our community,” according to Missouri State Parks news release. “We’re sorry for any inconvenience; however, your safety is our top priority.”

To have your event listed in this regularly updated list, contact Skye Pournazari at [email protected], 660-562-2424 or on the Maryville Forum’s social media.

Update

The 2020 Art, Rhythm, and Brews event has been canceled. Refunds will be given at point of purchase. “We thank you and can’t wait to throw the biggest Art, Rhythm, and Brews in 2021,” notes a Maryville Public Arts Committee social media post.
Childbirth Education and Infant Care/Safety Classes at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville for the months of April and May have been canceled. For information on future dates, questions or concerns, call 660-562-4365 or 660-562-2600
The Hopkins and North Nodaway Alumni Association’s annual alumni banquet originally scheduled for May 23 has been canceled this year. “The decision was not made lightly, but concern for everyone’s welfare.” If a reservation and check has already been sent, someone will be reaching out with information about refunds.
The 2020 Children’s Business Fair has been postponed a second time due to the coronavirus pandemic. The situation is being monitored and a date will be set at a later time, according Elizabeth Argo, youth services coordinator at the Maryville Public Library.
All Nodaway County schools will be closed through the end of the school year.
Encryption has announced it is closed until April 4 at the earliest.
Nodaway Chorale cancels rehearsals until further notice. The chorale’s concert originally scheduled for May 3, also has been postponed, but will be rescheduled at a later date.
Conception Abbey and Seminary College has closed its campus to the public. In-person classes will not resume for the semester. The 2020 Abbey Trails 5K has been canceled. All group meetings and individual and group retreats at the Abbey Guest Center also are canceled until further notice.
The local Maryville license bureau has closed indefinitely starting Monday, March 23. The Missouri Department of Revenue has implemented automatic extensions for expiring driver licenses and motor vehicle registrations effective immediately.
The Eagles Bearcat Aerie and Auxiliary is closed and all events are canceled until Monday, April 6.
Starting Monday, March 23, the Mosaic Life Care system has limited the number of visitors to one visitor per patient. No visitors under 18 are allowed. Visit myMLC.com/corona for the most up-to-date information regarding hospital visitors. Additionally every patient and approved visitor will be screened at the entrance.
The Ministry Center is still open, but the number of clients will be limited inside the building and/or limiting clients to curbside distribution. For more information visit nodawayministrycenter.org/home.html.
Carson’s Sports Grille has closed indefinitely.
Northwest Missouri State University has closed all campus facilities to the public effective at 5 p.m. on March 20.
The New Nodaway Humane Society is open by appointment only as of March 20 until further notice.
Missouri Job Centers will close to in-person services beginning March 20 for one week, in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Customers may call 1-888-728-JOBS (5627) or go online to jobs.mo.gov to access resources until further notice. Citizens seeking unemployment insurance (UI) are directed to use the Department of Labor and Industrial Relation’s UI hotline 1-800-320-2519 or visit uinteract.labor.mo.gov.
The Hughes Fieldhouse is closed for all activities, until further notice.
Effective March 23, the Nodaway County Senior Center is closed to the public and has suspended all activities. Meals will still be available for pickup on-site or through home delivery.
The Hangar Cinema & Arcade is closed as of March 19 until further notice.
As of March 19, Pizza Ranch will offer in-restaurant dining at about half capacity, waive the minimum delivery charge, offer free delivery, and offer curbside pickup.
A&G Restaurant will offer curbside service only beginning March 19.
Pizza Hut in Maryville will offer contactless pickup and delivery only beginning March 18.
KFC in Maryville is offering curbside delivery only.
Jimmy John’s in Maryville is offering delivery and carryout only.
Dairy Queen in Maryville is offering carryout and curbside service only.
Pagliai’s in Maryville is offering carryout or delivery only.
Taco John’s in Maryville is offering curbside service only.
Northwest Missouri State University has suspended its acceptance of recyclable materials at its pellet and recycling plant in the 1100 block of Icon Road until further notice.
The Maryville Rotary Club has canceled weekly meetings, “to do our part to stop the spread of this virus,” noted President Megan Jennings.
The Nodaway County Fair, originally scheduled for July 15-18, has been canceled due to the Coronavirus impact, according to a news release from the Nodaway County Fair Board.
The Nodaway County Historical Society museum has closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Research questions still will be answered for those calling 660-582-8176.
Effective at 6 p.m. on March 17, the Maryville Public Library will temporarily close to “support the proactive measures being taken by local school districts and other community leaders in limiting the spread of the new coronavirus strain currently being studied,” according to a library news release. Overdue fines will NOT accrue for our borrowers during this time.
Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville has postponed its Lunch and Learn series.
The Maryville Community Center is closed through April 5 at a minimum.
Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees has canceled its meeting originally scheduled for April 2, in accordance with the recommendations from the state Missouri Retired Teachers Association.
Big Brothers Big Sisters has postponed its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event originally set for April 3.
All Nodaway County schools have canceled classes from Tuesday, March 17 to Friday, April 3, according to district websites and social media.
The Nodaway Chorale is temporarily suspending rehearsals for Mondays, March 16, March 23. “The Chorale leadership and Board of Trustees will continue to assess the situation regularly and make future decisions on rehearsals and concerts as appropriate,” noted a news release.
The Pickering Fish Fry originally scheduled for Sunday, April 5 has been canceled.
West Nodaway has announced the elementary “Breakfast Buddies,” originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, has been postponed. The rescheduled date is yet to be determined.
Northeast Nodaway has canceled its Parents as Teachers Group Connection event originally set for Tuesday, March 17, the third through sixth grade 4-H Club meeting set for Wednesday and the Sixth Grade Family Lunch originally scheduled for Thursday.
Kids Mileage Club has been canceled for Monday, March 16. A make up day is to be determined, according to a Maryville Parks and Recreation text alert.
Maryville R-II has canceled school for Monday, March 16.
The South Nodaway has announced by text alert that the second and third grade field trip scheduled for Friday, March 20 has been canceled; the Proposition C.A.R.E. Bond Election Informational meeting set for Wednesday, March 18 also has been canceled, along with the eighth grade vo-tech tour scheduled for that day. Also the band contest set for Friday, March 20 at Northwest Missouri State University has been canceled.
The Wilcox Methodist Church fish fry originally scheduled for March 14, has been postponed.

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This list of local events canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be regularly updated.

To have your event listed, contact Skye Pournazari at [email protected], 660-562-2424 or on the Maryville Forum’s social media.

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