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Kris & Kates cone arrives from Canada
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The new Kris and Kates ice cream cone-shaped building arrived in town Wednesday morning on the back of a truck. Kris and Kates owner Austin Evans found the Twistee Treat cone in Ontario, Canada, and thanks to driver Phil Berg, with KMJ Industrial Contractors, the iconic building made it to town safe…
Read MoreSpoofhounds to hold Sweet Sounds concert
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Singing Spoofhounds of Maryville High School plan to perform its Sweet Sounds concert on Friday and Saturday in the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. Even during a pandemic, the MHS Vocal Music Department has found a way to make music and promote the arts within northwest Missouri…
Read MoreChildren’s Business Fair seeks participants
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In search of intrepid, young businesspeople, the fourth annual Children’s Business Fair is gearing up for a season of entrepreneurship, mentoring and business creation. The fair was modeled on a concept created by a national organization known as the Acton Children’s Business Fair. “But we definitely put our own spin on it,”…
Read MoreCelebrate Missouri bicentennial with an ice cream social
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Did you know that ice cream is the official state dessert of Missouri? Members of the State Historical Society of Missouri are encouraging Missourians to participate in a statewide ice cream social to celebrate the 200th birthday of Missouri. While the event will be held on Missouri’s statehood day, Aug. 10, the…
Read MoreBook from Maryville native to launch next week
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A new book by a Maryville native is set to make its way into the hands and hearts of grandmas and grandchildren everywhere on Feb. 9. “Grandmas Are Greater Than Great,” by James Solheim, will go on sale on Tuesday. “I write picture books that are really for all ages — for…
Read MoreCoalition urges use of designated drivers surrounding Super Bowl
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — For the second consecutive year, the Kansas City Chiefs are Tampa bound for Super Bowl LV, and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is urging football fans to designate a sober driver now. According to a news release, during the 2020 Super Bowl weekend between 6 p.m. Friday night and 11:59…
Read MoreLocal artists place at Albrecht-Kemper member exhibition
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Three Nodaway County artists took part in the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s 2021 Membership Exhibition on Jan. 15, and two walked away placing in various categories. Local artists Lana Cease, Jeff Foster and LeDonna McIntosh all had art featured in the exhibition and many of their pieces placed. Cease, a Maryville photographer…
Read MoreBicentennial passport nears availability
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With 2021, comes numerous events celebrating Missouri’s bicentennial and to keep track of some of those events, the Missouri Main Street Bicentennial Passport will soon be available for those interested in participating. According to Lily White, executive director of the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce and Maryville Tourism Committee member, Maryville…
Read MoreIce cream parlor announces new location in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The city of Maryville has announced that ice cream parlor Kris & Kates plans to open a new location in Maryville. Founded in 1997, Kris & Kates established a ’50s- and ’60s-themed ice cream parlor featuring a giant pink-and-white ice cream cone building in St. Joseph, according to a news release. Property…
Read MoreGala ambassadors highlight local need with their stories
MARYVILLE, Mo. — This year, three families and five individuals have come forward as ambassadors to share their stories to help connect people with the 2021 St. Francis Foundation Gala’s cause, mental health. Though the stories vary, their hopes are the same: to normalize the talk around mental health and help those in need. The…
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