Coronavirus
Workers impacted by virus have options
MARYVILLE, Mo. — As communities across the country work to slow the spread of COVID-19 through stay-at-home orders and other measures, many businesses and their employees struggle to keep their heads above water. Congress has passed multiple pieces of legislation to expand unemployment for those who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read MoreKawasaki will close during shelter-in-place order
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing has announced plans to close during the city’s COVID-19 shelter-in-place ordinance, set to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1 and continue through April 14. According to Tim Melvin, human resources manager at the plant, all 1,063 employees were notified of the closure and furlough during their shifts…
Read MoreParks remain open, MPR staff working remotely
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Parks around the city will remain open, and the Maryville Community Center will stay closed through at least April 30. “At this time, all parks and playgrounds are open but please follow the Emergency Ordinance and CDC recommendations on social distancing,” said Jeff Stubblefield, Maryville Parks and Recreation Director, in a press…
Read MoreNodaway-Holt using technology to adjust
GRAHAM, Mo. — Like every school across the county and state, and many across the country, Nodaway-Holt is adopting new strategies to adapt to online education. Last week, the school board held its regular meeting with some board members joining through the video conferencing platform Zoom. Similarly, the district has been using video conferencing to…
Read MoreShelter-in-place order to take effect April 1
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville Mayor Rachael Martin has issued a shelter-in-place order for city residents that is set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. City Manager Greg McDanel announced the order Sunday evening, which will last from April 1 to April 14 unless extended or canceled. The order will prohibit non-essential businesses from operating during…
Read MoreSouth Nodaway board discusses virus tactics
BARNARD, Mo. — The South Nodaway Board of Education met virtually last week with nearly every member and administrators joining the meeting from separate locations to discuss COVID-19 and other school business. Superintendent Johnnie Silkett updated board members on the district response to the pandemic. Utilizing the Seamless Summer program the district is able to…
Read MoreCommissioner: ‘Not county’s recommendation’ to close schools until May
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A Nodaway County Commissioner said the county’s intent was not to close schools through April when it passed an ordinance Thursday that did just that. “It is not the County’s recommendation to close schools until May 1,” said Chris Burns, North District Commissioner, in a Facebook post Thursday evening. “If information is…
Read MoreGRM sees changes during pandemic
PRINCETON, Mo., — GRM Networks has announced it’s taking measures to ensure the continued service for its customers while protecting the health of its employees and the general public. Below are steps the cooperative is taking to ensure the safety of customers and employees, according to GRM Networks news release. Lobbies at all GRM Networks,…
Read MoreJefferson C-123 using Google services during virus hiatus
CONCEPTION JCT., Mo. — The Jefferson C-123 school district is adapting to the new virtual reality of education, utilizing Google services to connect teachers with students, turn in assignments and send feedback. Each student grades 3-12 was sent home with a Chromebook and students grades 1-2 took home iPads preloaded with assignments. Students receive an…
Read MoreUnited Electric to waive service charge in April
MARYVILLE, Mo. — United Electric Cooperative announced Friday morning that it will waive service charges for its members to help combat COVID-19 hardships. According to a company news release, the cooperative will not charge customers the service availability charge for the month of April. In addition, the company will refund all security deposits to members…
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