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Albrecht-Kemper Museum to feature Maryville artists
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Two Maryville artists will be featured in the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s final segment of “Missouri Art Now: A Bicentennial Celebration,” a traveling contemporary art exhibition, from Sept. 18 – Nov. 7. Maryville artists on display at the exhibition are Feixue Mei and Veronica Watkins. Both artists work at Northwest Missouri…
Read MoreGrillers fired up for annual Mozingo Lake BBQ
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The second annual Mozingo Lake BBQ was held at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park last weekend and awards winners were announced. Teams from across the region came to hang out, play cornhole, cook and compete in the Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event. A few locals took their shot at the event, including: Jeff…
Read MorePickering Horse Show offers entertainment, shot at cash
PICKERING, Mo. — The 84th annual Pickering Horse Show, once referred to as “The Biggest Little Horse Show in the World,” is not only offering three days packed full of equestrian entertainment, but also three chances to win cash. Each night of the show — Sept. 16, 17 and 18 — all who purchase admission…
Read MoreLocal briefs: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021
Red Cross asks for blood donations ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors of all blood types to give blood. Rising COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant as well as a potentially active hurricane season provide challenges in the Red Cross’ ability to meet hospital demand. To thank donors,…
Read MoreGreat Northwest Winefest set for Sept. 18
MOUND CITY, Mo. — The 12th annual Missouri’s Great Northwest Winefest will be open to wine enthusiasts from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 at North Griffith Park in Mound City. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the winefest committee canceled the event last year. However, the committee plans to make this year’s…
Read MoreBig Brothers Big Sisters 5K will feature foam pit
MARYVILLE, Mo. — This year’s Glow For Kids Sake 5K run/walk scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 is sure to expand the fun experience for participants with its foam pit ending. Lynette Harbin, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sister of Nodaway County said this is the eighth year of the event and it has been…
Read MoreLeadership class to host first music jam
TRENTON, Mo. — Leadership Northwest Missouri Class of 2021 will host its first ever music jam at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 at Black Silo Winery in Trenton. Special guest Salem Croy, a Trenton local, will open the show, according to a news release. The event headliner will be Sunny Sweeney, an Eastern Texas…
Read MoreMozingo Lake BBQ set for Sept. 3
MARYVILLE, Mo.— Mozingo Lake BBQ, a Kansas Barbeque Society sanctioned state championship event, is set for Friday, Sept. 3 and Saturday, Sept. 4 at “The Point” at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. The event’s competitions include the Masters Series and the Backyard Series, said Dustin Henggeler, a coordinator of the BBQ championship. There will be a…
Read MoreNorthwest alum to release new ‘moody’ album
Andy Peake was in seventh grade, talking with a friend at First Christian Church when the Maryville High School band director at the time, Lee Snyder, overheard Peake talking about his snare drum. Snyder invited Peake to the band room the next day for an audition. Now a multitude of snare hits and live performances…
Read MoreBrewery plans for October opening
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Starting construction on a new brewery amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 did cause Four Horsemen Properties LLC some concern, but as construction has moved along, the owners hope to hold soft openings in October. Local residents Kent Yount, Stephanie Campbell and Brandon and Jen Jensen formed Four Horsemen Properties LLC last…
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