Coronavirus
Local courts prepare for juries
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nodaway County court system has seen some shifts in both process and location in order to best provide due process of law, but now has settled into what 4th Circuit Court Presiding Judge Roger Prokes believes to be a safe location to hold jury trials. Jury…
Read MoreThe Hangar reopens as family getaway
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Family is important to Tad Gordon, owner of The Hangar. Not only is it evident in how he’s reshaping his business, but also in the importance he places on his staff members. Since 1999, when he opened the movie theater as Countryside Cinema, Gordon has made a point of putting the experience…
Read MoreGovernor activates Phase 1B – Tier 1, with Tier 2 set for Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday announced the activation of Phase 1B – Tier 1 of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. A press release issued by the governor’s office said that federal partners have informed the state they plan to significantly increase vaccine supply next week, and that individuals 65 and older and…
Read MoreNodaway County records 21st death from COVID-19
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Another person has died from COVID-19 in Nodaway County, raising the total to 21 since the pandemic began. On Sunday, the Nodaway County Health Department reported the death of a woman in her 90s. As of Wednesday, the health department has reported 2,120 confirmed cases and 324 probable cases of COVID-19 for…
Read MoreVaccine questions answered
From the very start of the global pandemic, news and information about COVID-19 has been everywhere. Despite the best attempts of legitimate sources, unsubstantiated rumors and misinformation have also made their way around social media and “news” outlets. With the help of this newspaper (and other media outlets), we have been able to share relevant,…
Read MoreCouncil fields questions on masks, battles misinformation
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Misinformation pervaded discussions of the most important issues that will face residents this year at another well-attended Maryville City Council meeting Monday evening. Held once again at the Maryville Community Center to accommodate a larger-than-average crowd, Monday’s meeting was a rarity in that it was purely discussion with no council votes on…
Read MoreVaccine rollout still in Phase 1A
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A 20th person in Nodaway County has died due to COVID-19, as vaccinations of health care workers continues. The death of a man in his 70s was reported by the Nodaway County Health Department on Jan. 2. As of Wednesday, the health department has reported 2,060 confirmed cases and 321 probable cases…
Read MoreKeeping things in perspective
RAVENWOOD, Mo. — Keeping things in perspective is the way to get through this unprecedented year, says Northeast Nodaway R-V senior Cassy Redden. While the occasional remote learning experience, the canceled games and a host of new mitigation measures aren’t anything she — or anyone — is excited about, Redden said it’s important to remember…
Read MoreCDC, health department issue tips for safe New Year’s
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Health Department this week issued guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to help stop the spread of COVID-19 through safely celebrating the New Year’s holiday. From the CDC: If you host a celebration Talk with guests ahead of time about expectations, and limit the…
Read MoreNodaway County narrowly misses Category 2 status
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Likely because of the Christmas holiday, Nodaway County narrowly missed meeting the criteria to move down to Category 2: Critical Risk, according to the state’s recommendations and classifications for countywide COVID-19 spread. In November, the city of Maryville’s seventh emergency order tied some mitigation measures to the state’s guidelines, and since then,…
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