Profiles
Nuovo enjoys volleyball, school experience
Name: Stella Nuovo Country: Italy High School: Maryville Q: Why did you choose to study in the United States? A: I chose the U.S. because America has always been my dream. I wanted to learn the new culture and language better. Q: What are you most excited about for your time here in the United…
Read MoreBBBS celebrates another year of defending potential
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County held its annual Match Picnic for Bigs and Littles last week at organization headquarters. In addition to snacks and an inflatable slide, Bigs and Littles also took time to play giant Jenga, football and even kick off a new kindness program. With the new program…
Read MoreLocal senior delivers meals for 40 years
MARYVILLE, Mo. — One nutritious meal a day. Local Meals on Wheels recipients can plan to have at least one nutritious meal delivered to their home every day. And for 44 years, Maryville resident Donna Holt has delivered those meals two to three times a month to area senior residents. Holt, who was born in…
Read MoreAbdalla joins cross country, enjoys US food
Name: Sophia Abdalla Country: Brazil High School: Maryville Q: Why did you choose to study in the United States? A: I chose to study in the United States because I always had a passion for this country. I used to watch American movies and listen to songs all the time, and the culture and language…
Read MoreVazquez enjoys camping, science class, softball
Name: Maria Rodriguez Vazquez Country: Spain High School: Maryville Q: Why did you choose to study in the United States? A: I chose to study outside of Spain because I like to travel and my friends were trying it. I didn’t choose the United States. My scholarship decided that I would go to the United…
Read MoreNTS teacher recognized at summer conference
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A local business teacher at Northwest Technical School has been honored by the Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education at a summer conference held in July in Springfield. Crystal Combs, business teacher at Northwest Technical School, was named the Missouri Postsecondary Teacher of the Year and Who’s Who in Missouri Business…
Read MoreMRTA honors local retired teacher
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Local woman, Jane Walter has been recognized by the Missouri Retired Teachers Association for service beyond the call of duty throughout her teaching career and during retirement. Walter retired in 2009 after 31 years of teaching and serving as principal at Jefferson C-123 in Conception Junction and Westboro R-IV in Westboro, Missouri.…
Read MoreMaryville clan named county farm family at state fair
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Matt and Belinda Hess and family, of Maryville, were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day last week at the Missouri State Fair. The Hess family was selected as the Nodaway County Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Nodaway County and the local Farm Bureau. The…
Read MoreTwo Nodaway County teachers named state semifinalists
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Two Nodaway County teachers have been named semifinalists for the 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Sandra Wood, Spanish teacher at Maryville High School; and Denise Henggeler, fourth grade teacher at Northeast Nodaway Elementary were among the 17 semifinalists from throughout Missouri named Friday…
Read MoreFranklin to lead Forum sports coverage
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Tucker Franklin, a senior sports media major at Northwest Missouri State University, has joined The Maryville Forum newsroom and will serve as sports editor. He will graduate in December with a Bachelor of Science degree. Franklin began Wednesday, taking on the full-time duties of the position and will coordinate the sports coverage…
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