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Parents 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 MoreCheerleaders to take part in NCA state competition
The West Nodaway R-I varsity cheerleaders will journey to Columbia, MO this weekend to compete in the National Cheerleading Association’s statewide competition. Paige Hagey, Makayla Riley, Sierra Randolph, Chloe Shimming, Courtney Finney, Mackenzie Finney, Faith Adkins, Brittney McIntyre, Alissa Nelson, and Faith Sanders are the varsity cheerleaders that will be representing West Nodaway during the…
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 MoreMoDOT workers getting ready for winter
Missouri Department of Transportation workers in Maryville took part in a winter readiness drill Wednesday morning. According to Marcia Johnson, a communication specialist with MoDOT, the winter operation skills training was part of a statewide training drill for all MoDOT workers, as well as MoDOT’s emergency operations center. “The goal of this drill is to…
Read MoreStrong family donates to shelter
The New Nodaway Humane Society has received a $5,000 donation from the family of Frank H. “Chip” Strong, Jr. The donation was used to renovate a meet-and-greet adoption room at the Humane Society where shelter animals will be able to interact with potential owners before being officially adopted. The room will be officially titled “Big…
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