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Program returns to help families
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Parents as Teachers started in the 1970s to help children become fully ready to start kindergarten. Now, the program recently begun again in Maryville hopes to accomplish the same goal, with more focus on building strong communities and thriving families. Kelsi Meyer, parent educator at the Maryville Early Childhood Center, works with…
Read MoreChamber Christmas Parade provides chilly holiday cheer
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Around 30 floats and entries took part in the 4th annual Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on Friday night. Leading the way up Main Street to Maryville Parks and Recreation’s Winter Wonderland, was Grinch Marshal Nick Sowards and his Boy Scout Troop, who were more than happy to “sneeze” fake…
Read MoreHospital auxiliary bazaar in full swing
MARYVILLE, Mo.— The SSM Health St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Sale includes Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and décor as well as baked goods, holiday candy and treats. Sheila Kelly, with the SSM Health St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary said she was working, but also shopping Thursday at the annual Holiday Bazaar. “It’s…
Read MoreFarm City Banquet celebrates agriculture community
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Held later in the season, this year’s 58th annual Farm City Banquet celebrated all things agriculture, while for the first time being held at the Conference Center at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. Hosted by the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, the Agriculture Committee put together the dinner event with the Nodaway County…
Read MoreHoliday tour offers peek inside area homes
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Five homeowners decorated their residences and opened their doors to the public for five hours on Sunday as part of the Second annual Christmas Homes Tour sponsored by Under the Son Ministries. Throughout the day, up to 151 people may have visited the five local homes, getting a chance to check out…
Read MoreTree auction raises $3,400 for Maryville foundation
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Full of good cheer and student musical interludes, the inaugural Holiday Festival of Trees raised more than $3,400 for the Maryville R-II Educational Foundation on Sunday. Held at the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts, the first of its kind tree auction offered student performances and a chance to…
Read MoreFourth graders jump in deep end of science
Do crayfish have gills? Some questions in life are best answered by jumping in the deep end. Or, as in the case of the annual fourth grade conservation days, some are best answered by submerging a crustacean in a fish tank and seeing what happens. Fourth graders from across Nodaway County got the opportunity to…
Read MoreR-II BOE approves hiring extra staff
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville R-II Board of Education approved the hiring of a new paraprofessional at its regular meeting held Oct. 17 in the Administration Building. Kelli Hansen has been hired as 2018-2019 early childhood paraprofessional/personal aide, effective Oct. 22. “We have added a student who by IEP (Individualized Education Program) requires a personal…
Read MoreMore than 1,300 kids attend Haunted Campground
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Incredibles superheroes, several Little Red Riding Hoods, Minions, dinosaurs, Waldos and more made their way around seeking candy at the Haunted Campground at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park on Saturday. In its 11th year, the RV Park event saw more than 1,300 children said Nodaway County D.A.R.E. Officer Rick Smail. He along with…
Read MoreOld-time country duo headlining school fundraiser
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Quasi Brothers, one of the top traditional country and old-time music acts in the Kansas City area, will perform a benefit concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 in the Gathering Space at the First United Methodist Church of Maryville, 102 N. Main St. Admission is free, but freewill donations will…
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