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Cemetery cleanup restores link to past
MARYVILLE, Mo. — On Sept. 22, around two dozen people squeezed into the historic Barnard train depot to get a peek into their past, connecting across generations to both long lost relatives and strangers alike. The attendees gathered to hear about — and see, though forced by rain into a slideshow rather than a visit,—…
Read MoreSkidmore Punkin Show competition results
Farmer Relay: Michael Brown and Patrick O’Riley Henry Golden Boy gun raffle: Charlotte Dunn Frog jumping contest: 5 and younger winner was Boyd Riddler; Older than 5 winner was Bryton Olson; adult winner was Luke Coffelt Smoke off: First place Brandon and Kelby Palmer; second place, Jeff and Jerri Dearmont and Aaron and Bambi Simmons…
Read MoreRevived Punkin Show offers array of activities
SKIDMORE, Mo. — The recent Skidmore Punkin Show was a success by all accounts with many residents drawn to the sights, sounds and smells offered at the old school grounds on the north end of town. From skillet throwing and horseshoes to fried oreos and barbecue, this year’s comeback Punkin Show offered a lot of…
Read MoreSticken takes Best of Show for second year in a row
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Asked before the judging if he thought his 1957 Triumph would take Best of Show again this year, Everett Sticken of Pickering said probably not and that he was “just having fun.” Sticken did indeed end up with the Best of Show bike, the 1957 nearly-fully original Triumph. The Best of Show…
Read MoreFair auction quilt breaks record
MARYVILLE, Mo. — After a stellar description from the Maryville Krazy Quilters and some high quality auctioneering, this year’s Nodaway County Fair auction quilt raised a record-breaking $2,300. The auction, originally slated for 7 p.m. on Friday evening, was moved due to heat. But Saturday night was a different story entirely. While still hot, summer…
Read MoreMaryville fifth-graders get a kick out of sharing
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Fifth-graders at Maryville Middle School are learning about leadership while helping other children throughout the world. As an act of kindness during the final quarter of the year, the students held a Penny War between teachers’ aides to provide soccer balls to children in other countries. Students raised $336 through the “war.”…
Read MoreCommunity donates in memory of Hilsabeck
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Two years after the death of Baylee Nicole Hilsabeck, her family members honored her memory with donations to the New Nodaway Humane Society. Monday, Feb. 4, marks the second year that Grady, Lisa and their daughter Malainee Hilsabeck have collected items and funds to help the shelter. The family organizes a drive…
Read MoreHumane society offers seasonal adoption deals
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With the goal of finding all animals at the animal shelter a home for the holidays, Wendy Combs, shelter director and professed animal lover, said Tuesday, that the New Nodaway Humane Society Board of Directors will be offering up a few specials this holiday season. The shelter currently has around 30 dogs…
Read MoreMore than 1,300 kids attend Haunted Campground
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Incredibles superheroes, several Little Red Riding Hoods, Minions, dinosaurs, Waldos and more made their way around seeking candy at the Haunted Campground at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park on Saturday. In its 11th year, the RV Park event saw more than 1,300 children said Nodaway County D.A.R.E. Officer Rick Smail. He along with…
Read MoreSturgeon man wins Pickering Horse Show Draft Horse Pull
PICKERING, Mo. — Seven teams of draft horses pulled far more than their weight Friday, Aug. 3 at the Pickering Horse Show Draft Horse Pull. With the top weight pulled of 10,350 pounds two magnificent animals owned by David White of Sturgeon, Missouri, very nearly made the 16 foot requirement for a full pull on…
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