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Senior Center holds kitchen fundraiser
The Nodaway County Senior Center is currently working with Pampered Chef in order to acquire new kitchen equipment at the East First Street facility, which provides in-house and “meals-on-wheels” nutrition assistance for county residents over 60. “We are in need of certain types of cookware,” said Senior Center Administrator Amie Firavich. “A Pampered Chef fundraiser…
Read MoreFurry Friend Friday
What’s happening at the Humane Society? Any one interested in adopting either one of these animals can call the New Nodaway Humane Society shelter at 660.562.3333 for more details.
Read MoreMasons to host ‘Breakfast with Santa’
The Maryville Masonic Lodge will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with Santa Claus from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Nodaway County Senior Center, located at 1210 East Fist St. in Maryville. Pancakes served during the event will be provided by Chris Cakes catering. Children age 8 and under eat free. Cost for older…
Read MoreEugene Field students are giving back
With winter weather and the holidays quickly approaching, getting children to school with everything they need to stay warm can be a challenge. To alleviate some of the financial strain on families, students at Eugene Field Elementary School will be collecting items for the school’s first Holiday Compassion Drive, organized by the Eugene Field Parent…
Read MoreNorthwest students search for aquatic center support
After spending a semester researching the feasibility of building an indoor aquatic center in Maryville, a group of Northwest Missouri State University marketing students presented the results of their project Tuesday morning at the Maryville Community Center. Connor Wilson, Dillon Luke, Garrett Fort, Shelby Duren, Kyle Zimmerman, and Johnny Palmentere began their research by meeting…
Read MoreProgram teaches parents, students skills
Students at St. Gregory’s School in Maryville and their parents took part in a computer programming workshop Monday evening as part of Computer Science Education Week. The second annual Hour of Code event served as a 90-minute introduction to computer science and demonstrated that virtually anyone is capable of learning the basics involved in writing…
Read MoreMaryville Florists hosts 13th open house
A local flower shop hosted its 13th annual holiday open house on Sunday. Maryville Florists, owned and operated by Keitha Clapp, opened its doors and invited community members to browse its wide selection of flowers and home decor while enjoying hot cocoa and a variety of snacks. “We’ve been hosting an open house every year…
Read MoreOrschelns’ continues Santa Claus tradition at Maryville location
Not only did St. Nick greet scores of children in Franklin Park following Friday’s inaugural Chamber Christmas Parade, he also put in an appearance Saturday at the Orscheln Farm & Home store at 2405 South Main St. Santa is a tradition at the Maryville Orscheln and was played once again this year by local resident…
Read MoreTree lighting generates Ruby’s Pantry donations
Members of the Northwest Missouri State University community along with local civic leaders gathered on the Gaunt House lawn Thursday evening for the campus’ seventh annual tree lighting ceremony. Those attending the yuletide event, hosted by President and first lady John and Denise Jasinski, were invited to partake of cocoa and cookies while listening to…
Read MoreBarbie raffle seeks to pay vet bill
The New Nodaway Humane Society, in conjunction with the Bailey Strongheart Foundation, is sponsoring a fantasy-themed fundraiser in order to pay off a big veterinary bill. The two organizations have announced plans to raffle off chances to win a Lord of the Rings Barbie and Ken collector’s set in which the iconic dolls are dressed…
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