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Big Fish 41 to kick off weekend contest
MARYVILLE, Mo. — 97-1 The ‘VILL is set to host its 41st annual Big Fish competition Friday, June 4 through noon on Saturday, June 5 at Nodaway Lake north of Maryville. There are eight categories, including categories for adults and boys and girls 15-and-under. The heaviest fish wins. The last call to weigh in is…
Read MoreMore than 130 take part in virtual Abbey Trails
CONCEPTION, Mo. — More than 130 registrants participated in the Conception Abbey 2021 Virtual Abbey Trails 5K Run/2-Mile Walk on May 1-7 to celebrate health and wellness, a release from the Abbey noted. Runners and walkers alike were invited to participate from wherever they live, which spanned the continent. Some competed in the 5K run…
Read MoreCity preps new Mozingo online reservation system
MARYVILLE, Mo. — City Council members approved on Monday a plan that city staffers say will make online reservations for activities at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park easier and save the city money. During Monday’s meeting, the council OK’d an ordinance to contract with Campspot, a leading campground reservation system company, to take over Mozingo Lake…
Read MoreKids Block Party set for today
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce plans to host its annual Kids Block Party this afternoon (May 27), on the Fourth Street Corridor between Buchanan and Fillmore streets. The event is returning after last year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 health crisis. As restrictions ease, people are looking for a return to…
Read MoreFirst Baptist Church to celebrate anniversary
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In 1870, 25 years after early settlers established the city of Maryville, the First Baptist Church was formally organized and this year it plans to celebrate its 151st anniversary with a block party and everyone is invited. From 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, the church plans to host a…
Read MoreHouts’ new book features story of local suffragist
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A new children’s book tells the story of a Nodaway County teen who crosses the country to march for the right to vote. “Maye’s March for Women’s Votes,” written by prolific Maryville author Amy Houts, follows the true story of Vera Maye Shipps, a 19-year-old trombone player in the Missouri Ladies Military…
Read MoreCompetitive trail ride, clinic set at Mozingo
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The North American Trail Ride Conference plans to hold a competitive trail riding clinic and leisure division ride the weekend of May 22-23, at the Mozingo Lake Equestrian RV Park. According to a news release, clinic participants will learn how to bring trail riding enjoyment to a whole new level through competitive…
Read MoreMosaic chief to fly in airshow
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chief Medical Officer and president of Mosaic Life Care has been selected to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of their “Hometown Hero” program that honors deserving local citizens near their air shows. According to a news release, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, Dr. Davin Turner…
Read MoreAmerican Pickers finding its way back to Missouri in May
The American Pickers are planning a return to Missouri in May to film episodes of their television series. According to a news release, the show’s creators are interested in finding sizeable, unique collections and hearing the stories behind them. “They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing…
Read MoreTimbearcats Axe Throwing to open in downtown Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Last November at the end of a year unlike many others, Bedford, Iowa, resident Shaun Thornton was releasing some frustration and spending time with family throwing axes (hatchets) when the wheels began turning in his head. “I got through about two or three throws … we need to do this back where…
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