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Northwest hosts Harvest Festival
Farmers’ market stresses sustainability Northwest Missouri State University hosted its 3rd annual Harvest Festival at the Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion Thursday afternoon. A large crowd turned out to browse and purchase homegrown vegetables, homemade baked goods, hand crafted jewelry and home décor, and several other items. Lacey Heinrichs, who organized the Harvest Festival…
Read MoreFurry Friend Friday
What’s happening at the humane society? The New Nodaway Humane Society is always looking for volunteers willing to help with the animals. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, contact the humane society at 660-562-3333
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…
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What’s happening at the humane society – the New Nodaway Humane Society is currently hosting a pet photo calendar contest. If you think your fur baby has what it takes to be a cover girl (or boy) submit a photo, completed entry form, and $5 dollar entry fee to the New Nodaway Humane Society by…
Read MoreSlovakian excited to spend her school year in Maryville
“Slovakia is absolutely different,” Lucia Durcova said with a laugh. “Our country is smaller than the United States, but I live in the capital city, which is a lot bigger than Maryville.” Seventeen-year-old Durcova, who is currently attending Maryville High School as a senior as part of a cultural exchange program, is from Bratislava, Slovakia,…
Read MoreSriman goes from metropolitan to Maryville
Bangkok, Thailand, is a bustling city of 14 million that has much to offer its residents, and now one life-long resident has traded its busy streets and bright lights for the slower, more laid-back pace of Maryville. “For me, it’s totally different,” said Anda Sriman of her initial impressions of her temporary home after coming…
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…
Read MorePolice urge life jacket use at Mozingo
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville Public Safety is reminding boaters, skiers and anglers at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park of the importance of using life jackets or other approved personal flotation devices while on the water this summer. Pictured sitting in MPS’ Mozingo Lake patrol boar is local youngster Alexander Mayes, who is wearing one of the…
Read MoreEarly morning accident involves school bus, pickup
A Jarnik Buses Inc. school bus carrying 37 students and adults from St. Gregory’s School on their way to the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Neb., was involved in a two-vehicle collision at approximately 7:30 a.m. Monday at the intersection of East First and Depot streets. Maryville Public Safety Sgt. Wayne Wilson said…
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