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2020 Maryville High School seniors honored in parade
MARYVILLE, Mo. — On Friday night, sirens resounded throughout Maryville, as School Resource Officer Ian Myers led Maryville High School graduates on a parade through their past. The parade, brainchild of Maryville Middle School nurse Melissa Campbell and sponsored by the Maryville High School junior class, provided an opportunity for community members to celebrate the…
Read MoreMaryville juniors honor Class of 2020
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Early Friday morning members of the Maryville High School junior class converged on Munn Avenue to create a vision of the Class of 2020 for tonight’s senior parade. Starting at 8 a.m. and on the corner of Munn Avenue and South Street, the juniors placed large posters for each member of the…
Read MoreSouth Nodaway Class of 2020 turns tassels
BARNARD, Mo. — The South Nodaway Class of 2020 spent a windy Sunday walking across the school football field to a stage where each graduate turned their own tassels and celebrated the end of their high school careers with friends and family. “This might be the biggest crowd we’ve ever had,” Superintendent Johnnie Silkett said…
Read MoreSinging Spoofhound Senior Spotlight
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Since Gov. Mike Parson announced that all Missouri schools are to remain closed, communities and school districts throughout Nodaway County have worked in different ways to recognize this year’s graduating seniors. Thanks to information and photos from Vanessa Parsons, vocal music program director at Maryville High School, The Forum plans to feature…
Read MoreFormer Maryville artist wins international contest
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A former Maryville resident and artist is adding to his success with a win in a prestigious international art contest. Anh Le was one of three selected as an Illustrator of the Future this quarter in the annual science fiction and fantasy contest for amateur writers and illustrators sponsored by Galaxy Press.…
Read MoreSouth Nodaway R-IV holds first archery tournament
BARNARD, Mo. — South Nodaway archer Dakota Allen qualified for state competition last week by placing first in the Longhorn Archery January Showdown held in her own school’s gymnasium. Allen, who scored a 289 and 20 Tens at her home tournament, became interested in archery at a young age thanks to the National Archery in…
Read More2020 Daddy Daughter Dance offers a Frozen good time
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With freezing temperatures outside and even a Frozen theme, fathers and daughters kicked up their heels, heating up the dance floor last week at the Maryville Parks and Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance. Now in its 16th year, the special event was organized by Maggie Veer, MPR recreation coordinator and aquatic supervisor. “Luckily…
Read MoreSkidmore resident works to improve city museum
SKIDMORE, Mo. — Located in the old train depot, the Skidmore Museum has a lot to offer residents and those interested in the town’s history, however, it is in need of repair, cataloging and organization. Cheryl Huston, one of a few Skidmore residents with access to the facility, said the building itself needs repair and…
Read MoreMaryville High School pep band kicks off winter performances
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With a full drum set and an entire bleacher section full of sound and laughter, the Maryville High School pep band kicked off its winter performance season at Thursday night’s home basketball games. Band Director Tim Gilham said he’s still learning the ropes around the high school, but he believes the students…
Read MoreTen Squared is huge success in 2019
MARYVILLE, Mo. — When John Teale first had the idea for a Ten Squared Men chapter in Maryville, he was concerned he might not be able to get 100 men to join the cause. Now, barely more than one year later, the group boasts 135 members and has prompted an effort, resulting in more than…
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