Stremmel to highlight Veterans Day ceremony

By Editor | November 6, 2026 |

Kevin R. Stremmel
Guest Speaker

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The annual Veterans Day observance at James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100, 1104 E. Fifth St. in Maryville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
This year’s guest speaker will be Kevin R. Stremmel, who served in the Army from November 1993 to November 1996, attaining the rank of Specialist (E-4), according to an event program. His military decorations include the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.
During his military service, Stremmel served as correctional specialist at the maximum-security U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Following his military service, Stremmel joined the Federal Bureau of Prisons and has served as a correctional officer through case management, assistant prisoner transportation coordinator and currently serves as chief of transportation for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Stremmel is a membe

r of the Leon A. Robbins American Legion Post 318 in Parkville, Missouri, where he has served as post commander and southern vice commander of the fourth district. He is currently the post finance officer.

Other American Legion events

Nov. 10 – Post 464, Conception Junction Veterans Day observances at Oak Pointe of Maryville, 10 a.m.
Nov. 11 – Post 524, Parnell, Veterans Day assembly at Northeast Nodaway, 10 a.m. Lunch will follow.
Nov. 11 – Post 464, Conception Junction will have Veterans Day observances at Parkdale Manor in Maryville at 10 a.m.
Nov. 12 – Post 464, Conception Junction will have Veterans Day observances at Pineview Manor in Stanberry at 10 a.m.
Nov. 13 – Rolla Dicks American Legion Auxiliary beef and noodles or chicken and noodles supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion building in Burlington Junction. Veterans and spouses are admitted free. The meal also includes mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and drink. Meals for adults are $10. Children 5 and under eat free.
Nov. 16 – Post 464, Conception Junction will hold a flag etiquette presentation for Cub Scouts at the community building at Northwest Missouri Regional Airport at 5:30 p.m.

Community and school events

Nov. 11

South Nodaway will start with breakfast for invited veterans from 7 to 8 a.m. followed by a Veterans Day assembly.
Eugene Field Elementary will host an assembly and all veterans are welcome, 8:15 a.m. in the gym.
Maryville Middle School veterans assembly will be held in the gym, 9:40 a.m.
Nodaway-Holt will have a presentation and lunch.
St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School will have a Veterans Day assembly in the church at 2 p.m.
Horace Mann Elementary will have an assembly open to families and veterans related to students, 2 p.m.
Nodaway Chorale will perform from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the Nodaway County Senior Center Veterans Day Luncheon, 1210 E. First St., Maryville. The chorale will lead the national anthem and perform a short program of patriotic songs.
Nodaway Chorale will present a mini concert at Oak Pointe of Maryville at 2 p.m.
West Nodaway FBLA will hold a breakfast for veterans. An assembly will be held at 3:15 p.m.

Nov. 19