Profiles
Care home ‘graduate’ gets back on her feet
Last June Maryville resident Shirley Zech began having trouble walking. By the end of the month she was wheelchair bound, in pain, and unable to put weight on her legs. She sought treatment at the University of Kansas Medical Center, but doctors there were baffled. Zech hadn’t suffered a fall or any other injury, and…
Read MoreParents group focuses on children’s safety
The Parents as Teachers organization at Northeast Nodaway R-V School recently hosted an evening of safety workshops aimed at keeping children out of harm’s way. Kristin Sybert, a paraprofessional at Northeast Nodaway and coordinator of the district’s Parents as Teachers organization, and School Nurse Terry Runde organized the event in conjunction with the newly formed…
Read MoreFurry Friend Friday
What’s happening at the Humane Society? Anyone interested in adopting either of these animals can call the New Nodaway Humane Society at 660.562.3333 for more information. On Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. the Humane Society will hold the official grand opening for its “Big Boy’s Get-Acquainted Room,” dedicated to the memory of Chip Strong…
Read MoreLegion honors vets
Nodaway County veterans were honored Wednesday morning during the Nodaway County Veterans Day Ceremony at American Legion Post 100 in Maryville. Veterans from all branches of the armed forces gathered to celebrate other veterans and those still currently serving in the armed forces, as well as those who never returned home or have passed away.…
Read MoreLocal therapy dog benefits young readers
A local dog is helping struggling young readers gain confidence in their abilities. Sam, a Black Russian Terrier, is making the rounds through local schools and the Maryville Public Library in an effort help kids build their reading skills. “Sometimes when kids are learning to read in first or second grade, when they’re learning in…
Read MoreFurry Friend Friday
Anyone interested in adopting either of these animals can call the New Nodaway Humane Society at 660.562.3333 for more information. The New Nodaway Humane Society is currently in urgent need of soft cat food. Due to an influx of kittens, the humane society is housing nearly 100 cats at its Maryville shelter. Most needed is…
Read MoreCampus police preparing faculty to protect college student population
Northwest Missouri State University will hold a “Pizza and Police” event today for faculty and staff. The event will focus on students in distress and will cover bystander intervention, Title IX – a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, conduct and behavioral…
Read MoreStudent gains confidence to plan career
Editor’s note: This story is the second part in a series focusing on young people who have benefited from the TRIO programs in Nodaway County and surrounding areas. TRIO programs are federally funded educational outreach programs intended to assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds in becoming successful. Before joining the Upward Bound Math-Science program, Tyra Penton…
Read MoreOld and young celebrate the season at Oak Pointe
Oak Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care in Maryville hosted a Halloween Carnival Tuesday evening for local children and their parents. A large crowd of costumed youngsters participating in the event took part in games and crafts while enjoying cookies and other snacks and trick-or-treating retirement home residents. It was a great evening for both…
Read MoreR-V aggies headed for FFA convention
Twelve students from the Northeast Nodaway R-V FFA program are traveling to Louisville, Kentucky, this week to attend the annual National FFA Convention. The students, who range in age from freshmen to seniors, will spend their time in the Bluegrass State listening to keynote speakers, attending job fairs, participating in development sessions, meeting with college…
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