Coronavirus
Most Nodaway County schools begin providing food for students
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In light of schools closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some Nodaway County districts have begun to provide information about their food service plans during the closures. This list will be updated as more information becomes available. West Nodaway R-I West Nodaway teachers will be available for questions from the public from…
Read MoreNorthwest closes campus to public
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State University is closing all campus facilities to the public effective 5 p.m. Friday, the school said in a press release. Students residing in Northwest residence halls are being allowed to move out of their rooms by appointment. In addition, university officials said during a Board of Regents meeting Thursday…
Read MoreSheriff’s office changes some procedures during pandemic
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County Sheriff Randy Strong announced a number of changes to procedures to limit contact during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a press release from Strong on Thursday afternoon, the sheriff’s office encourages residents who may have any questions to call the non-emergency line at 660-582-7451 instead of stopping by in person.…
Read MoreCity declares state of emergency
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville City Council declared a state of emergency in a resolution and proclamation passed Thursday afternoon. The resolution codifies the changes that the council discussed in an emergency meeting on Wednesday, including restricting visitors to City Hall and strongly recommending the latest federal guidelines for helping to stop the spread of…
Read MoreMaryville to restrict City Hall visitors
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In a special meeting held Wednesday afternoon, the Maryville City Council gave its support to a resolution backing recommendations from the federal government and changing some municipal procedures due to the coronavirus, but stopped short of declaring an emergency or asking the county health department to take further action. In a resolution…
Read MoreCounty offices encourage visitors to call first
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County offices will remain open, but residents are encouraged to handle business remotely if possible. In a meeting Thursday morning, officeholders agreed that closing offices across the board may take away too many essential services to Nodaway County residents, but each office is taking measures to keep face-to-face contact to a…
Read MoreGroups see little guidance on virus
MARYVILLE, Mo. — At a special city council meeting held Wednesday to address the city’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, City Councilman Tye Parsons voiced the feeling of many local organizations and businesses as they consider the difficult decision of whether to close, or how to keep operating. “In my opinion, we’re getting conflicting messaging…
Read MoreNodaway County Fair canceled due to Coronavirus impact
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In response to the impact of the Coronavirus, COVID-19 on local businesses, the Nodaway County Fair Board announced Wednesday it has canceled the fair, which was scheduled for July 15-18 on the Downtown Square. “Due to the economic stress and uncertainties the Coronavirus is putting on our local businesses and citizens, and…
Read MoreGovernor announces municipal elections postponed until June 2
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Parson today signed Executive Order 20-03 ordering all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2020, to be postponed to June 2, 2020. The…
Read MoreMaryville R-II providing free curbside meals to students
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville R-II School District will be providing free meal service to all its enrolled students during the Coronavirus shutdown, beginning Monday, March 23, according to a Wednesday morning email release from Superintendent Becky Albrecht. According to the release, meals can be picked up between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1…
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