Local Briefs: Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Monday’s storms result in no injury, damage reports
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Monday night’s storms brought heavy rain and hail to the area, overflowing the Nodaway and One Hundred and Two rivers.
According to the Midwestern Regional Climate Center, around 3.75 inches fell on Maryville during Monday’s storms, putting the total from Sunday and Monday at nearly 6 inches of rain. Some roads near the Nodaway and One Hundred and Two rivers were washed out and closed Monday night into Tuesday due to flooding.
A report from Christy Forney, Nodaway County emergency management director, said that no one was hurt during the storms and no damage was reported.
According to preliminary reports collected by the National Weather Service, although two tornado warnings were issued for Nodaway County on Monday night, no tornadoes appeared to have touched down. But winds of more than 65 mph and golf-ball-sized hail were reported.
Maryville chamber to host legislative coffee
MARYVILLE, Mo.— The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce plans to host its legislative coffee event at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at the Nodaway County Services building, 121 E. Lieber St. in Maryville.
According to an event flyer, state Sen. Rusty Black and state Rep. Jeff Farnan will be in attendance.
Christmas in the Summertime applications open
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Christmas in the Summertime clothing project is accepting applications through Monday, June 29, at Community Services.
The program is a partnership among Nodaway County churches that provides students with an entire outfit of clothing. To qualify, students must be enrolled in a Nodaway County school for the 2026-2027 school year in pre-K through 12th grade.
Apply at the Community Services building at 1212 S. Main St. or by calling 660-582-3113.
Mosaic to host event for cancer survivors
MARYVILLE, Mo. — All cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to be part of the third annual survivorship event hosted by Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville on Monday, June 8, from 5-7 p.m.
According to a news release from the hospital, survivors and loved ones are invited for an evening of snacks, painting and more at the hospital’s Healing Garden. Survivors are invited to share their stories.
This year’s theme — “Paint Your Path” — celebrates each survivor’s unique journey. Through an evening of painting, survivors can express their strength, resilience and hope while reflecting on where they’ve been and where they’re going. For more information, call 660-562-5387.
FCS Financial awards grants to 4-H clubs, FFA chapters
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — FCS Financial announced last week it has awarded $500 Shaping Rural Missouri Grants to 86 Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters for community improvement projects this summer, including three in Nodaway County:
- Graham 4-H: To design and install a permanent new welcome sign at Graham Park.
- Jefferson 4-H: To complete the second phase of the “Teen Beat” playground revitalization project.
- South Nodaway FFA: To construct professional planter boxes to beautify the local community.
Alexander awarded Pizza Ranch scholarship
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Ashlyn Alexander, of Maryville, was one of 15 students from across the country awarded a $3,000 scholarship from Pizza Ranch.
According to a news release from the company, the “From The Heart” scholarship program is open to Pizza Ranch employees who are currently attending or plan to attend a postsecondary institution. Applicants write essays that detail how they exemplify “service from the heart” and their restaurant’s general manager also submits a rating of the employee.
