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Top 10 Forum photo galleries of 2025
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Below are the top 10 photo galleries of 2025 as determined through a combination of the most-viewed stories on maryvilleforum.com and input from The Forum staff. 1 – DID THE FORUM FIND YOU AT THE FAIR? GEOFFREY WOEHLK The Forum found hundreds of faces over three days at the Nodaway County Fair…
Read More134th Hopkins Picnic offers fun, tradition
HOPKINS, Mo. — Hopkins held its 134th Hopkins Picnic last week. And below, the organizers of the Hopkins Picnic Quilt Show recently announced the winners of the contest. Seventy-five items were displayed during the annual event. Best in Show Marilyn Sudduth – machine quilted Machine Quilted First place – Marilyn Sudduth, Mount Ayr, Iowa Second…
Read MoreBruno
He’s not a Disney character or a music sensation, but this week’s adorable pet is ready for his 24K magic moment. Meet Bruno, a 2-year-old terrier/pit bull mix who has been neutered. Thus far, Bruno has lived outside except for his time at the shelter. He is good with other dogs, especially females. Bruno is…
Read MoreGary
This week’s adorable pet is Gary, a 6-month-old, 35-pound Labrador mix that has been neutered. He is described as an active, affectionate and playful puppy who will need owners that will work with him. Gary is good with men, women, children and other animals. For more information on Gary or any other adorable pets up…
Read MoreBittie Kittie
This isn’t about a fast-food chain or a happy meal, but this week’s adorable pet may certainly make you smile. Meet Bittie Kittie, or as she is sometimes called, BK. She is a 3-year-old domestic longhair mix who has been spayed. BK is described as being affectionate and playful. She has lived both inside and…
Read MoreLibrary announces Children’s Art Contest winners
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Public Library recently announced the winners of the 2022 Children’s Art Contest. According to an email from the library, area children were invited to illustrate a scene from their favorite book. A total of 60 drawings and one shadow box were submitted in March. MTE Office Center, the Maryville McDonald’s,…
Read More2 area students place in exhibition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Two Nodaway County students placed in the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s annual Regional High School Exhibition, which features artwork from 121 students representing 19 schools, including Jefferson C-123 in Conception Junction and North Nodaway R-VI High School in Hopkins. Jefferson students Maggie Collins and Jaclyn Pappert placed first and second respectively…
Read MoreMaryville High School show choir kicks off competition season in Iowa
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville High School’s premier vocal music show choir offered friends and family members a preview of Spectrum’s stage performance “Strictly Business” on Friday, Jan. 7, just one night before it kicked off the competition season at the Mid-Iowa Show Choir Championships in Ankeny, Iowa. Vanessa Parsons, Maryville High School vocal music director,…
Read MoreGrinch lights up downtown Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With just a quick plugging-in Monday night, the Grinch lit up downtown Maryville with an array of lights atop surrounding businesses — a first for the heart of Maryville — highlighted by a giant, 10-foot wreath hanging on the front of the Nodaway County Courthouse. Dubbed Makers’ Monday – Pop Up Party,…
Read MoreDykstra showcases local business owner in 73rd annual Missouri Photo Workshop
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Since 1949, the Missouri Photo Workshop has documented the state of Missouri with a camera, and this year Maryville Forum Sports Editor Jon Dykstra was accepted into the prestigious annual workshop. Founded in 1989 by Clifton C. Edom of the Missouri School of Journalism, The Missouri Photo Workshop is an annual weeklong…
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