Coronavirus
Missouri Gov. Parson talks university reopenings at Northwest
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he was pleased with the reopening plans he heard from university officials Monday during a roundtable discussion held at Northwest Missouri State University. Parson met behind closed doors with officials from Northwest and from Missouri Western State University to listen to their plans, though input from the…
Read MoreNodaway County COVID-19 cases jump to 182
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County has now seen 182 positive cases of COVID-19, as of Thursday morning. Each case has had one positive test and are only counted once in the case count. Of the 182 cases, 129 individuals are no longer in isolation. Nine with underlying medical conditions have been hospitalized, and five of…
Read MoreAs virus cases spike, age trends down
MARYVILLE, Mo. — As COVID-19 case numbers in Nodaway County have skyrocketed over the past month, the age of those testing positive has skewed younger, leading to more contacts to trace and more exposure. “Two factors driving case numbers right now are younger cases with larger social networks and more testing,” said Tom Patterson, Nodaway…
Read MoreMaryville R-II board issues reentry plan, masks required
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In a special work session Tuesday night, Maryville Board of Education members sat farther apart than they do at regular meetings and per city ordinance many of them wore masks while discussing the district’s reentry plan. Released to parents and staff Wednesday morning and the public that afternoon, the district is initially…
Read MoreConstruction on South Main project could begin by January
MARYVILLE, Mo. — “Let’s go.” That was the message from Maryville City Council member Rachael Martin Monday evening, voicing the enthusiasm also held by her colleagues on the board about the South Main Corridor Improvement Project which, much like objects in mirror, may be closer than it appears. In an update during Monday’s regular City…
Read MorePlease, continue to be cautious
A month has passed since I wrote an article for this paper that began with the following message: Over 20 weeks ago, we began actively preparing for COVID-19 at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. And, over the past 14 weeks, I have been providing weekly updates via this column…. Now, as we settle into our…
Read MoreNodaway County sees COVID-19 spike in July
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County residents are testing positive for COVID-19 at the highest rate yet, with cases spiking more than 183 percent in July compared to the previous three months. The county total now stands at 79 total positive tests, with 37 having recovered. Two of the 79 cases have underlying medical conditions and…
Read MoreCity Council approves mask mandate
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In a standing-room-only meeting Wednesday morning that was at times confrontational, the Maryville City Council voted unanimously to implement an emergency face covering ordinance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The ordinance will require face coverings for all people 10 and older while inside public facilities, businesses that are open to…
Read MoreCouncil approves final change order, public safety building nears completion
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With what will likely be the final change order approved Monday evening, the new Maryville Public Safety headquarters is on track to be completed soon and under the bid amount. The Maryville City Council approved an adjustment Monday, adding another $16,330 to the project for concrete curb work and conduit extensions for…
Read MoreNodaway County COVID-19 cases up to 29
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Three more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed this week, bringing the total to 29 in Nodaway County. On Thursday, July 2, a male age 30-39 tested positive and is isolating in a state facility. On Friday, July 3, a female age 20-29 tested positive and is isolating in a private residence.…
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