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New exhibits open at the Missouri Quilt Museum
HAMILTON, Mo. — July marks the opening of two new quilt exhibits at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton. According to a news release, the National Quilt Museum’s Patricia Campbell Collection is now on display in the National Gallery at the Missouri Quilt Museum. Patricia Campbell is recognized as one of the world’s leading applique…
Read MoreTrucks and tractors showcase power in Burlington Junction
Rank, Name, Vehicle, City, Distance (ft.) 6,500-pound Non-Turbo 1 Delvon Hannah, Bolckow – 262.24 2 Keaton Hannah, Bolckow – 261.38 3 Clinton Walker, K Line Killer, Gower – 259.01 4 Parker Chambers, St. Joseph – 252.81 5 Sage Eaton, Non Typical Deere, Savannah – 242.07 6 Ron Swinford, Half Fast, Conception Jct. – 241.41 7…
Read MoreLocal Briefs: Thursday, July 7, 2022
Nodaway County Fair kicks off next week MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Fair kicks off next week with streets closing around the downtown square on Tuesday evening. Preparations for the fair will begin and a carnival will be set up starting that night with plans to open Thursday evening. The 4-H/FFA Livestock Show begins…
Read MoreExhibitions at the Albrecht-Kemper find art in unlikely places
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is hosting three new exhibitions this summer that introduce art in new ways. Works are on view at the AKMA now through Sunday, Sept. 11. Leaving and Waving: Deanna Dikeman Deanna Dikeman is a Kansas City-based artist originally from Sioux City, Iowa. Through her series, Leaving…
Read MoreMayhem in Maitland set for July 23
MAITLAND, Mo. — The sixth annual Mayhem in Maitland hot rod show and fundraiser is set for Saturday, July 23, at the city park in Maitland from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event hosted by the Knuckle Draggerz Car Club will raise money for the Nodaway-Holt Head Start program in Maitland. For the second…
Read MoreTeens receive pageant scholarships
MEXICO, Mo. — Last week, teens from throughout the state of Missouri met in Mexico to begin a full week of rehearsals and competition in the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant. While only one teen received the crown, many received awards and scholarships totaling more than $26,000. According to a news release, among the…
Read MoreLocal woman makes Top 11 in Miss Missouri contest
MEXICO, Mo. — The final night of the Miss Missouri Scholarship Competition took place last week on the Missouri Military Academy’s campus. Shortly after the opening number, host Miss Missouri 2005 Stacie Cooley announced the top 11, which also included a People’s Choice award. The People’s Choice award is voted on by fans of the…
Read MoreHelping children and driving tractors
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Saturday morning a large community of farmers, tractor enthusiasts and more gathered for a meal, a blessing and the national anthem before hitting the road for the 2022 Heart of America Tractor Cruise. Each year the cruise raises funds for a number of youth and special-needs charities, including Special Olympics and camps…
Read MoreMDC reminds public frogging season begins June 30
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages the public to discover nature this summer during frogging season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily limit is eight frogs of both species combined and…
Read MoreKids’ Film Fest offers opportunity for youth
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Calling all filmmakers in elementary through high school for a new and exciting opportunity: the first annual Kids’ Film Festival in Maryville is open for registration now through Saturday, June 18. The idea for the event originated when Jennifer O’Gwin, festival organizer, saw a need for affordable youth activities involving the arts.…
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