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Skidmore Punkin Show offers vision of city’s future
SKIDMORE, Mo. — With the sun in full force and the temperature at a balmy 76 degrees Fahrenheit, around 100 people gathered Friday at the old Skidmore School grounds to kick off the 2020 Skidmore Punkin Show themed “2020 Vision for Our Future.” Celebrating the youngest among them, crowd members watched as Little Mr. and…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks: July 30-August 5
25 years ago Last night around 6:15 p.m., just after everyone had vacated the building, Rex and Ralph’s Tire Service caught fire. No one was injured in the blaze.The fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in a radio in the shop.Initially, the tires were a concern, according to Lt. Phil Rickabaugh of the Maryville…
Read MoreLivestock show goes on despite adversity
NODAWAY COUNTY, Mo. — Near the outskirts of Maryville’s city limits and a few hundred yards away from the airstrip at the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport, the 2020 Nodaway County 4-H/FFA Livestock Premium Sale went on Thursday evening despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Underneath a warm July sun, the event allowed 38 county 4-H and FFA…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks: July 13 – July 29
25 years ago Once again, the opening date for the front nine of the Mozingo Lake Golf Course has been set back, from July 29 to Aug. 10.Rick Schultz, golf pro, said it was decided last night the opening would be pushed back and a special rule be put into effect.“If you hit the ball…
Read MoreChildren’s Business Fair set for July 25
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Young entrepreneurs will be ready to offer local shoppers a variety of unique, creative and useful products at the Third Annual Nodaway County Children’s Business Fair on July 25. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Beal Park. In case of inclement weather,…
Read MorePunkin Show to kick off July 31
SKIDMORE, Mo. — A joint effort between Skidmore Community Betterment and the city of Skidmore will bring more power to the site of the former Skidmore school, where the city’s Punkin Show is held. With a short amount of time between now and the July 31 show kick off, Mayor Sandy Wright said she had…
Read MoreYouth show goats at Nodaway County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Just west of Maryville at the Nodaway County Community Building young people pulled up their goats and showed the judge their best side during the first contest of this year’s Nodaway County 4-H/FFA Livestock Show on Tuesday. Payton Dahmer judged numerous goats during Tuesday morning’s competition and found the top two senior…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks: July 16-July 22
25 years ago Mother Nature descended on Maryville and the surrounding area for an unannounced visit yesterday evening, making sure not to leave before having made her presence known.An anonymous caller notified Maryville Public Safety late Saturday afternoon of a possible tornado striking the Thunderbird Estates.Sgt. David Ray, Nodaway County Sheriff’s Department, said the unconfirmed…
Read More68th annual Governor’s Ham Breakfast set for Aug. 20
SEDALIA, Mo. — The Governor’s Ham Breakfast is a traditional gathering of Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair. This year’s event will kick off at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20. Proceeds from the auction of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Hams, Grand Champion Bacon and Limited…
Read MoreState Fair now accepting livestock show entries
SEDALIA, Mo. — With the 2020 Missouri State Fair a mere 34 days away, entries now are being accepted for the 2020 Missouri State Fair livestock shows and competitive exhibits. The Missouri State Fair will be held as scheduled August 13-23, 2020. However, the Fair will look differently than previous years. According to a news…
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