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American Legion Legacy Run Riders stop in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Around 350 motorcycle riders stopped just before 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at the James Edward Gray Post 100 American Legion Hall and Casey’s General Store in Maryville to refuel their bikes and stomachs. The American Legion Legacy Run riders began their five-day journey to Anoka, Minnesota, in a heavy downpour at…
Read MoreSturgeon man wins Pickering Horse Show Draft Horse Pull
PICKERING, Mo. — Seven teams of draft horses pulled far more than their weight Friday, Aug. 3 at the Pickering Horse Show Draft Horse Pull. With the top weight pulled of 10,350 pounds two magnificent animals owned by David White of Sturgeon, Missouri, very nearly made the 16 foot requirement for a full pull on…
Read MoreCasi Joy performs at Pickering Horse Show
PICKERING, Mo. — From Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt to Tom Petty, Taylor Swift and even some yodeling, Casi Joy performed her heart and her feet out Thursday night at the Pickering Horse Show. Originally from Smithville, Missouri, the former contestant on “The Voice,” wore a pair of white high heeled shoes and joked about…
Read MoreHopkins Picnic celebrates 130 years
HOPKINS, Mo.— The town of Hopkins, Missouri, celebrated its 130th Picnic during the week of July 12- July 14. The annual event sponsored by the Hopkins Community Club gave locals the opportunity to take part in races, car shows, midway games and much more. Melody Bix, a member of the Hopkins community, said the annual…
Read MoreCommunity garden offers fresh produce
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Hiding just off South Main Street is a small patch of land growing peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, cantaloupe and a variety of herbs. The community garden that is maintained by the Nodaway County Health Department has been growing fresh produce for about three years. The department welcomes volunteers who enjoy getting some dirt…
Read MoreLeadership Northwest Missouri ‘Challenges the process’
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Taking on The Odyssey and The Alpine, members from Leadership Northwest Missouri joined together to work their way through the challenges on Friday, June 15 at the Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area rope course. With 22 members in the 2018 “Innov18” class, the program is designed to bring together community members interested…
Read MoreLocal father, son form bond through cycling
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Father-son activities are usually golfing, fishing or camping. For Ryan Losh and his son, Aaron, bonding time takes a slightly different form. Ryan and Aaron enjoy riding a tandem bicycle, which has an extra seat and set of pedals that allow two people to ride. Aaron has autism and doesn’t speak. Despite…
Read MoreLions holds Flag Day ceremony, bike parade
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Franklin Park was covered in red, white and blue during the second annual Flag Day celebration on June 14. The Lions Clubs of Nodaway County along with Maryville Parks and Recreation hosted the event that offered food cooked by Lions Club members, a bicycle parade for young community members and a lowering…
Read MoreConcerts series ends with Revelation
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The sweet sounds of classic rock love ballads filled the field of Donaldson-Westside Park Amphitheater as Maryville was taken back to the 70s and 80s by Revelation: A Tribute to Journey. Revelation played the final show of the Concerts in the Park series on Saturday, June 16, with a performance that had…
Read MoreLibrary offers fantasy-themed story hour
MARYVILLE, Mo.— Several young princesses and knights were spotted at the Maryville Public Library Thursday, June 7. The library invited children birth to 6 years old to join in on the fantasy-themed story hour along with their parents. The Princesses, Knights and Dragons story hour gave the children who attended a chance to dress up…
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