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Krazy Quilters to display fair quilt
MARYVILLE, Mo. — When the Krazy Quilters go big, they create a quilt so big it has to be hung over a railing to be viewed. This year’s Nodaway County Fair quilt comes in at a whopping 116 inches long by 92 inches wide, many inches longer than a typical king size quilt. The quilt…
Read MoreGreenhouse business ready to bloom
CONCEPTION JUNCTION, Mo. — Inside his greenhouse, with the soothing low hum of mounted fans gently moving the warm, temperature-controlled air from end to end, Bryce Deen admits there were times when his heart just wasn’t in it. “When I was first getting started, you kind of thought to yourself in the back of your…
Read MoreHome by Sonja rises from ashes after fire
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Following a devastating fire last November, Home by Sonja, a Maryville interior decorating business owned and operated by Sonja Wolbert, hosted an open-house Saturday at its fully refurbished location at 217 East First Street. Dozens of customers packed the gleaming showroom, which was filled with merchandise and product displays ranging from window…
Read MoreNew owners hope to see growth at The Plant House
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With around 10,000 plants already stocked in pots and two greenhouses teeming with greenery, a local couple is bringing back to life The Plant House, a local garden center and plant nursery located just north of Maryville on Business Highway 71. Tim Janousek and Kelsey Bowlin purchased The Plant House from previous…
Read MoreVet says keep pets safe from winter cold
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With a brutal cold front forecast to move into Nodaway County over the weekend, area residents are stocking up on ice-melt and anti-freeze and digging into closets for their heaviest coats, gloves, insulated socks and winter boots. But one segment of the population must depend on preparation and special care by others…
Read MoreR-IV school craft fair brightens season
BARNARD, Mo. — Christmas spirit and school spirit were both running high Saturday at the South Nodaway R-IV School in Barnard during the Student Council’s second annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair. The Christmas-themed shopping event in the school gymnasium attracted nearly 30 craft and clothing vendors from across the region selling everything from silver-spoon…
Read MoreHospital auxiliary bazaar in full swing
MARYVILLE, Mo.— The SSM Health St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Sale includes Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and décor as well as baked goods, holiday candy and treats. Sheila Kelly, with the SSM Health St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary said she was working, but also shopping Thursday at the annual Holiday Bazaar. “It’s…
Read MoreHoliday tour offers peek inside area homes
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Five homeowners decorated their residences and opened their doors to the public for five hours on Sunday as part of the Second annual Christmas Homes Tour sponsored by Under the Son Ministries. Throughout the day, up to 151 people may have visited the five local homes, getting a chance to check out…
Read MoreHospital auxiliary readies for annual holiday bazaar
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and décor sit neatly in boxes, wrapped and organized, ready to move from the place of their creation to SSM Health St. Francis Hospital where they will become a part of the hospital auxiliary’s annual Holiday Bazaar. The holiday extravaganza, which also will include baked goods, holiday candy…
Read MoreChristmas homes tour set for Dec. 2
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Five more families will open their doors and show off their Christmas spirit this year in a fundraiser for Under the Son Ministries. The second annual tour will feature the homes of Mike and Donna Buffa, Mark and Melinda Hoover, Kristi Grispino, Steve and Rita Miller, and Steve and Kathe Demott. The…
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