Forum Flashbacks

25 years ago The Northeast Nodaway R-V School District has been listed as a defendant in a sexual discrimination and violation of civil rights under color law suit in which a former principal is suing for $1.5 million.Along with the R-V district, board members have been named in the action as defendants.Marcella Goslee filed suit…

25 years ago “Just show me how and I can do it,” said Nick Kohlleppel, a confident industrial arts student, at Northeast Nodaway R-V, in regards to construction work.Some of his confidence may come from his work in an industrial arts program which gives students practical training while incorporating academics and improving the school facilities.Students…

25 years ago “So far, so good” was the word from a confident and enthusiastic new Chamber director midway through the afternoon on her first day on her own.Judy Brohammer, executive director for the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, was already busy getting organized and meeting with businesses on her first solo day.Brohammer commented on…

25 years ago Cars being parked along streets with snow routes caused a few problems with snow removal in Maryville last week.“It would have done better if certain people would have moved cars out of snow routes — especially in the downtown area,” David Angerer, city manager, said.However, he did say snow removal went fairly…

25 years ago It’s time once again for Nodaway County residents to fill out assessment lists for another year.According to Pat Nelson, assessor, people should note some changes to the forms, remember others implemented last year, and pay special attention to certain sections.The section added this year is for computer equipment. Nelson said the section…

25 years ago Letters to Baby Jesus Dear Jesus, Please help Santa stay in control and not crash. Happy Birthday! How old are You? Love, Zachary Sherry Dear Jesus, I would like to talk to you about your birth. I am glad that you were born. Not that I get a lot of presents for…

25 years ago A northwest Missouri farmer accused of starving hundreds of hogs to death has been convicted of 100 misdemeanor counts.A Gentry County jury on Friday found Daryl Larson guilty of 50 counts of animal abuse and 50 counts of improper disposal of dead animals.Larson was charged after authorities found the dead and starving…