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Nurse seeks to prevent SIDS tragedies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 1,500 children die each year from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, commonly referred to as SIDS. CDC statistics also show that SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants younger than 12 months old. October is SIDS Awareness Month, and one local nurse is hoping…
Read MoreFurry Friend Friday
What’s happening at the Humane Society? Anyone interested in adopting either of these animals can call the New Nodaway Humane Society at 660.562.3333 for more information. The New Nodaway Humane Society is currently in urgent need of soft cat food. Due to an influx of kittens the humane society has nearly 100 cats at the…
Read MoreGrandmother’s book graces library shelf
One local grandmother is sharing her passion for story telling with a wider audience these days. Mary Ebrecht, a long-time Maryville resident, has recently celebrated the publication of her first children’s book, “Molly’s Parade.” Telling stories is something Ebrecht has been doing for years; and now her audience has expanded beyond her grandchildren. “As a…
Read MoreFuture teachers share insights into disability
A group of Northwest Missouri State University students, along with their professor, visited a class of West Nodaway R-I fifth graders Wednesday to talk about the history of mental and physical disability, and to create awareness with regard to people who must cope with those conditions. Shantel Farnan, coordinator of special education programs at Northwest,…
Read MoreShepard memorialized at campus vigil
A small group of Northwest Missouri State University students and faculty members gathered at the Memorial Bell Tower on Monday night for a candlelight vigil in memory of Matthew Shepard on the 17th anniversary of the Wyoming college student’s death. The vigil was organized by Common Ground, a campus gay-straight alliance group with the stated…
Read MoreLaura Street to host dinner theater
Laura Street Baptist Church, located at the corner of Laura and East First Street in Maryville, is preparing for its annual mystery dinner theater, which will take place at the church Monday, Oct. 19, through Thursday, Oct. 22. All curtain times are 6:30 p.m. A preview performance will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.…
Read MoreMom to teens: ‘Drive safe, stay alive’
Angee Clements is a woman on a mission. She wants to keep Nodaway County teens safe while they’re on the road. This past April Clements faced every parent’s nightmare. Her oldest son, Bradie, was killed in a car accident west of Maryville after losing control of his truck and being ejected from the vehicle. Bradie…
Read MoreMaryville youngster aids children of war
A Maryville youngster is currently raising money to help children in Africa who have been forced into serving in rebel militia groups. Sam Offutt, son of Jason and Kim Offutt, was inspired to begin his fundraising campaign after reading the book, “Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls are Used in War.” The book is an…
Read MoreGerman exchange student ready for new experiences at Maryville High School
Despite the initial culture shock, Yasemin Yazici of Hamburg, Germany is enjoying her time in Maryville. Yazici is a member of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals, a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in…
Read MoreWork by willing hands
Youngsters from the Maryville Saddle Club 4-H group spent Friday evening pulling weeds and sweeping pavement on the grounds of the Nodaway County Courthouse. The organization has been hired by the County Commission for the last several summers to keep the courthouse grounds tidy and spends an evening working outside the landmark building about every…
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