Food
Skidmore seeks donors for new 4-H Blessings Box to help community
SKIDMORE, Mo. — Thanks to Missouri Extension 4-H, the City of Skidmore has a new blessings box to provide local residents with nonperishable food and supplies. Now it needs donors. With the hope of helping community members most in need, Missouri Extension 4-H created a Blessings Box for the city. The purpose of this box…
Read MoreSkidmore Punkin Show sees great weather, turnout
SKIDMORE, Mo. — The weather was nearly perfect for this year’s Skidmore Punkin Show and the crowds were out in force. The four-day event began Thursday, July 28 with a queen contest and ended Sunday, July 31 with a community church service at the stage and a pot-luck meal. In between, community members and other…
Read MoreRestaurant Inspection: July 2022
Inspections are performed by the Nodaway County Health Department, 2416 S. Main St. Maryville, MO 64468. COS means issue was “Corrected on Site.” Food handlers training classes are offered at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Nodaway County Health Department or online at www.statefoodsafety.com. ——– 7-28-22 Applebee’s 2919 S. Main…
Read MoreLittle Mr. and Miss Nodaway County crowned
MARYVILLE, Mo. — One boy and one girl were selected from 10 girls and three boys who competed in the 2022 Nodaway County Fair Little Mr. and Little Miss contest on Thursday night. Truett Thompson, 4, of Maryville, was named Little Mr. Nodaway County. Emma Osborn, 3, of Barnard, was crowned Little Miss Nodaway County.…
Read MoreRestaurant Inspections: June 2022
Inspections are performed by the Nodaway County Health Department, 2416 S. Main St. Maryville, MO 64468. COS means issue was “Corrected on Site.” Food handlers training classes are offered at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Nodaway County Health Department or online at www.statefoodsafety.com. ——– 6-23-22 A&G Restaurant 208 N.…
Read MoreMDC reminds public frogging season begins June 30
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages the public to discover nature this summer during frogging season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily limit is eight frogs of both species combined and…
Read MoreStudy shows state food insecurity stats
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A recent study conducted by the University of Missouri’s Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security shows statistics for Second Harvest Community Food Bank clients who are struggling with food insecurity. According to the study Food Assistance & Hunger in the Heartland 2021: State Report for Missouri, 41 percent of Second Harvest program users…
Read MoreA new hit, Maryville Market to evolve over summer
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With more than 30 vendors, activities for children and live music, the inaugural Maryville Market, in its new location at The Hangar, was one for the ages. “Oh my gosh we kind of blew things out of the water Saturday!” market organizer Autumn Quimby exclaimed to The Forum on Monday. Quite pleased…
Read MoreRestaurant Inspections: May 2022
Inspections are performed by the Nodaway County Health Department, 2416 S. Main St. Maryville, MO 64468. COS means issue was “Corrected on Site.” Food handlers training classes are offered at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Nodaway County Health Department or online at www.statefoodsafety.com. ——– 5-18-22 Dollar General No. 7218…
Read MoreJune 1 declared “‘Taco’ Dave Williams Day”
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Colleagues, friends and family gathered at Taco John’s on Wednesday afternoon to bid a fond adios to “Taco” Dave Williams, who is retiring after 47 years. Always upbeat and quick with a joke, Williams’ legacy “will continue to resonate throughout the community, but also in the hearts of customers, staff and colleagues,”…
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