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Local briefs, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020
North Star seeks support through Amazon Smile MARYVILLE, Mo. — North Star Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization focused on helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is asking for assistance from Amazon.com shoppers. “While we encourage everyone to support (local) businesses who are so generous in our community, we realize there are times when…
Read MoreChorale cancels concert, season
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway Chorale Board of Trustees and musical leadership have announced the cancellation of the chorale’s fall rehearsal season and the planned December holiday concert. “After much deliberation and analysis, the board made the difficult and sad decision that we cannot proceed this fall and has, accordingly, decided to cancel our holiday…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks: Oct. 1 – Oct. 7
25 years ago Last night around 8 p.m. the architect for the Northeast Nodaway R-V School District received the go ahead to start final plans for the new building and addition at the district’s two schools.The district gave overwhelming support to two measures on a special levy election, Oct. 3, which eliminated the rollback in…
Read MoreLocal briefs, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020
St. Joe Gun & Knife Show returns to Civic Arena ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — As one of the first consumer shows to return to the Civic Arena after its six-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Joseph Gun & Knife Show will open to hunters and collectors on Saturday, Oct. 3-4. According to…
Read More4-H’ers take part in state virtual contest
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nodaway County 4-H members applied their evaluation and communication skills to place sixth in the 2020 University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. Nodaway County’s junior team placed sixth in its division. Members of the team were Addie Honan, Josie Baker and Dalanie Auffert. Honan also placed sixth in the…
Read MorePickering Horse Show goes off without a hitch
PICKERING, Mo. — Offering entertainment for families, friends and equestrian enthusiasts, the 2020 Pickering Horse Show provided a large crowd nine rounds of draft horse pull entertainment Friday, Sept. 18 and numerous other events Saturday. Unlike last year’s show where a team of horses tore down part of the arena fence, this year’s event went…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks: Sept. 24-Sept. 30
25 years ago Recommendations by the Mozingo Recreation Committee were explained by David Angerer, city manager, to the Maryville City Council last night.Angerer explained the committee suggests the city council allow jet skis on Mozingo on a trial basis for a one-year period, once motorized vehicles are permitted on the lake.Because wake size caused by…
Read MoreHonan sees success in Mt. Tabor Club
ELMO, Mo. — This year has been busy for 10-year-old Addie Honan, Elmo. She took part in 4-H activities throughout the year, but the experience was different, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Honan, whose quilt was chosen at the 2020 Missouri State Fair as one of the Top 50 exhibits, spoke to The Forum by…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks, Sept. 17-Sept. 23
25 years ago Northwest Missouri State University football head coach Mel Tjeerdsma stood smiling from ear to ear after being drenched with Gatorade for the first time in 13 games as the Bearcats’ coach.While Tjeerdsma has always claimed not to think much about the Bearcats’ school-record, 17-game losing streak, he cannot help but appreciate his…
Read MoreSt. Joseph Symphony offers online Youth Concert
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — For decades, the Saint Joseph Symphony has hosted a field trip to the Missouri Theater each fall to introduce elementary students to the historic venue and to orchestral music. This year musicians will perform on the Missouri Theater stage, but due to the pandemic, the audience experience will be virtual. According…
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