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First-graders eat healthy at ‘tasting feast’
First-grade students at Eugene Field Elementary School had a special treat Tuesday in the form of a “tasting feast.” “As part of an Extension program through the University of Missouri we have our students learn about nutrition,” said first-grade teacher Brian Herndon. “Sue Robison comes and teaches the kids about what proper nutrition consists of…
Read More‘Force Awakens’ at library
The Maryville Public Library will host an afternoon and evening full of crafts, snacks, and space travel fantasy on Saturday, Dec. 5, by way of celebrating the upcoming theatrical release of “Star Wars – The Force Awakens,” the seventh installment in the blockbuster movie franchise. “‘Star Wars’ is such a well-known cultural phenomenon,” said young…
Read MoreWWII veteran recognized by DAR
A local World War II veteran and former Northwest Missouri State University professor has been nominated as “Patriot of the Month” by the Nodaway County chapter of the Missouri State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. According to Nodaway DAR Regent Jessie Smith, the organization, after careful consideration and a group vote, chose…
Read MoreNW freshmen organize benefit dinner
A group of Northwest Missouri State University freshmen is organizing a dinner in order to promote international understanding while raising money for the New Nodaway Humane Society. The students are members of a University Seminar (formerly Freshman Seminar) class taught by Assistant Professor Sue Wood. As part of the class, the group was required to…
Read MoreStockings of Hope still going strong
As the holidays approach, a local mother who has turned tragedy into a way to work through her grief is continuing efforts to help the less fortunate. Marsha Martin, Hopkins, lost her son, Ben McIntyre, in 2011 in a car accident. In the fall of 2012, as a way to cope with her loss, Martin…
Read MoreFor this family, adoption a matter of faith
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about Nodaway County families and their experiences with different aspects of adoption. November is National Adoption Month. Not all adoption processes end with permanent home placement. For the Jensen family, things didn’t work out they way they expected, but both Jennifer and Brandon Jensen…
Read MoreHarrs to host St. Francis golf event
After 25 years of Tobin family sponsorship of the Tobin Benefit Classic golf tournament, the SSM Health St. Francis Hospital Foundation has announced the beginning of new era that will continue the fundraiser’s legacy of support for the local medical center. Dr. Patrick and Teri Harr will host the 2016 event, which will be renamed…
Read MoreWhodunit writer tells how to do it
When Anna Loan-Wilsey writes historical fiction, the plot might be her own invention. The details, however, are grounded in fact. In a presentation to the Maryville chapter of the Missouri Writers Guild on Saturday at the Maryville Public Library, Loan-Wilsey explained the importance of accuracy and authenticity in the genre. Loan-Wilsey writes “cozy” mystery novels…
Read MoreCampus police preparing faculty to protect college student population
Northwest Missouri State University will hold a “Pizza and Police” event today for faculty and staff. The event will focus on students in distress and will cover bystander intervention, Title IX – a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, conduct and behavioral…
Read MoreStudent gains confidence to plan career
Editor’s note: This story is the second part in a series focusing on young people who have benefited from the TRIO programs in Nodaway County and surrounding areas. TRIO programs are federally funded educational outreach programs intended to assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds in becoming successful. Before joining the Upward Bound Math-Science program, Tyra Penton…
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