Coronavirus
City Council extends mask mandate through January
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville City Council Monday voted 4-1 to extend the city’s face covering ordinance until the end of January. The ordinance, which requires masks be worn in most indoor public areas and in large groups, was set to expire on Nov. 24, coinciding with the date when Northwest Missouri State University students…
Read MoreSuperintendents call for shorter quarantine times
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Last month, more than a dozen northwest Missouri superintendents — including all superintendents representing Nodaway County public schools — sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson and other state officials asking to shorten the length of quarantine for students who have come in contact with those who have tested positive for COVID-19.…
Read MoreVirus fight impacting body and mind alike
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring, we have been laser-focused on preparing for, mitigating and addressing the physical impacts of the virus. I believe these collective efforts have helped us “flatten the curve,” enabling our organization to appropriately care for those impacted by COVID, especially those that have required hospitalization. While…
Read MoreHealth department reports 42 new COVID-19 cases in one day
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Late Wednesday, the Nodaway County Health Department reported 42 new cases of COVID-19, the highest single-day spike since August. According to the online Nodaway County COVID-19 dashboard, it’s the county’s third-highest single-day increase, trailing two days in August when 46 new cases were reported. Until Wednesday’s report, the rate of COVID-19 had…
Read MoreR-II’s Albrecht signs letter sent to Gov. Parson
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Superintendent Becky Albrecht presented an update regarding the district’s COVID-19 response to the R-II Board of Education at its regular meeting last week. “There’s been a lot of discussion about quarantine times and procedures and how that’s different in different counties throughout the state,” she said. “There’s a group of several of…
Read MoreMaryville superintendent provides COVID-19 update
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville R-II Superintendent Becky Albrecht noted a significant increase in district students quarantined for COVID-19 in a post Friday afternoon on the district website. In the update, she notes that the district now has 210 students on quarantine: Maryville Early Childhood Center – 3; Eugene Field Elementary School – 27; Maryville Middle…
Read MoreChamber, NCED kick off ‘Shop Small’ campaign
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce has announced it was recently awarded a grant from the Missouri Division of Tourism to help combat the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nodaway County. According to a news release, the grant of around $19,000 will be used in promotion of community businesses. In…
Read MoreEvent planners defy Maryville leaders
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Despite a plea from the City Council to cancel over COVID-19 concerns, the Downtown Trick or Treat is set to move forward, the organizer said. The decision sets up a showdown between the organizers and the Council, which indicated last week it would not approve street closures for the event in an…
Read MoreMosaic system pandemic plans are working
Monday afternoon, hospital CEOs from around the state heard from Governor Mike Parson about the state of COVID-19 throughout Missouri. As you may know, both he and his wife, Teresa, were diagnosed last week with the disease. He said the first lady is doing well and that he has not had any symptoms. It was…
Read MoreCouncil recommends major Halloween events be called off
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville city officials will encourage two well-attended Halloween events not to go forward this year after City Council members voiced concerns over COVID-19 risks for the large crowds that typically participate. At its regular meeting Monday evening, the City Council discussed the city’s involvement with the Downtown Trick-or-Treat and the Haunted Campground.…
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