Profiles
Twaddle named to Ingram’s 50 Missourians list
Dr. Bruce Twaddle, a partner at Compass Dental Group, 231 E. Summit Dr., is one of the business and community leaders listed in the 2016 edition of Ingram’s magazine’s 50 Missourians You Should Know.
Read MoreChamber seeking home show vendors
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting vendors for its sixth annual Northwest Missouri Home and Better Living Show, which will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, at the Maryville Community Center, located at 1407 North Country Club Drive. The free event showcases products and services…
Read MoreSt. Gregory’s hosts #HopeForAva
MARYVILLE, Mo. — St. Gregory’s School in Maryville is opening February with a full schedule comprising events planned in celebration of Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31-Feb. 5 and additional gatherings and fundraisers taking place in support of #HopeForAva, an effort to aid 14-month-old Ava Blackford, who has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain…
Read MorePub welcomes pets
A local advocate for man’s best friend has joined forces with The Pub, a popular Main Street bar, to bring Maryville residents an evening of live entertainment, dogs, and cold beer. Kristina Martinez, a Northwest Missouri State University police officer and member of the New Nodaway Humane Society Board of Directors, is the driving force…
Read MoreGiesken takes oath
Rebecca Giesken was officially sworn in last week as postmaster of the U.S. Postal Service office in Maryville. During the ceremony Brian Perry, manager of postal operations for northwest Missouri, praised Giesken’s dedication to her job, describing her as a leader who goes above and beyond expectations to provide service to the community. Giesken has…
Read MoreStudents remember Dr. King’s legacy
Students from the Horace Mann Laboratory School gathered in the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom Thursday at Northwest Missouri State University to celebrate the achievements and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event consisted of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders giving spoken-word presentations memorializing various parts of the civil rights leader’s life. In addition,…
Read MoreFurry Friend Friday
What’s happening at the Humane Society? Anyone interested in adopting either one of these animals can contact the New Nodaway Humane Society at 660.562.3333 for more information. Note that this Saturday, Jan. 23, the Maryville Applebee’s will offer a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. with a portion of the proceeds going to the…
Read MoreAKL fraternity requests SAVE training
The Sexual Assault and Violence Education initiative founded by local Victim Advocate Meghann Kosman and Maryville Public Safety Officer Sarah Kahmann will break new ground next week when the two women provide SAVE training to a Northwest Missouri State University fraternity chapter for the first time. Kosman and Kahmann have partnered with the men of…
Read MoreNew Beginnings Counseling Center relocates
The New Beginnings Counseling Center has relocated from 318 N. Main St. to 423 N. Market St. Office Manager Stacie Clevenger said the change in location will enable the organization to increase the number of full-time counselors from three to four, allowing the center to serve more clients. New Beginnings, a 501C3 not-for profit, is…
Read MorePet alert: cold poses dangers to dogs, cats
Winter’s chill descended on northwest Missouri in full force over the weekend as temperatures dropped below zero. And the while the bitter cold is difficult enough for humans to deal with, it can be dangerous, and even lethal, for pets. In an effort to keep pets healthy and warm this winter, various animal welfare organizations…
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