Family
“It’s just overwhelming to see the love.”
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Winding around three sides of The Bridge Friday morning, a line filled with hundreds of people waited hours — yes, to get a Hurts Donut, but more importantly to support a local young man and his family as they wait for a heart transplant. Jacob Walter’s parents, Dan and Jenny, spoke about…
Read MoreRELIGION COLUMN: For God so loved
Easter is coming, and with it we turn our focus to the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is a pivotal moment in Christianity, the foundation of our very beliefs. Christ died so that we can have a relationship with him. He rose and defeated death. Because of this, those who follow him will have…
Read MoreMHS actors channel the supernatural in production of ‘That’s the Spirit’
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville High School actors are breathing life into “That’s the Spirit,” this weekend, March 14-16 at the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. The school’s spring play offers audiences a comedic, spooky puzzle of a murder mystery by author Tim Kelly. Director Jacqui Conn told The Forum last week…
Read MoreCommunity rallying to help local family
BURLINGTON JCT., Mo. — A family in Burlington Junction lost their home to a fire Wednesday night and community members are rallying to support them. The family of Jennie Frame, which includes four children, lost their home to a fire and subsequent water damage from those fighting it. According to an email from the city…
Read MoreFit Family Challenge returns
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Back for a second year, the Fit Family Challenge will take place this April with two local 5K run/walks. KXCV-KRNW public radio and Eugene Field Elementary School are teaming up to encourage families to get active this spring by walking/running together. Community members are invited to participate in the station’s fifth annual…
Read MoreLocal family hosts prom-like event in memory of family member
MARYVILLE, Mo — It was a memorable night for many in the community as the Lager family was able to host “A ReMarkable Night,” a prom-like event for individuals with disabilities, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. “A ReMarkable Night” is hosted in memory of Mark Lager, a Maryville local who was born…
Read MoreMYP hopes to warm ‘Frozen’ hearts
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Next week Maryville Young Players will make an attempt to warm hearts with its production of “Frozen Jr.” at the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. Though the story is well known, the MYP production is sure to prompt audiences to wish for snow so they can build a…
Read MoreHeart of America Tractor Cruise raises funds for children’s charities
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Heart of America Tractor Cruise saw around 82 tractors take off Saturday morning from the Nodaway County Community Building just west of Maryville. In its 18th year of the cruise, farm families raised about $2,870 to help a number of youth and special-needs charities, including Special Olympics and camps for young…
Read MoreBBBS bins now white, still benefit local program
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The clothing donation bins from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County have undergone a facelift, but their purpose remains fully intact. According to a news release, recognized as the blue bins for more than a decade, they are now white with green lettering and BBBS markings to identify them. The clothing…
Read MoreWarners to lead parade in July
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Fair Board recently announced Richard and Ruth Warner as this year’s Grand Marshals of the Nodaway County Fair Parade scheduled for Saturday, July 15. The Warners, of Graham, spoke briefly with The Forum about their selection on Tuesday. “I think it’s an honor,” Richard said. “… I think it’ll…
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