Coronavirus
Mosaic prepared for COVID-19
Testing procedure According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if experiencing symptoms — fever, dry cough and/or difficulty breathing — call the doctor’s office or local urgent care center to tell them you’re coming in, so they can prepare and protect staff. Staff over the phone will try to determine if they believe…
Read MoreCommunity Center to close, citing coronavirus concerns
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Community Center is closed, and all Maryville Parks and Recreation activities are suspended until further notice. Monday evening, the MPR board voted unanimously to close the facility and cancel all scheduled activities. Following the lead of schools across the county, the board will meet again on April 3 to determine…
Read MoreMosaic issues new visitor guidelines
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Mosaic Life Care announced changes to its visitor policies Monday that will apply to all patient care facilities. According to a press release from the company, Mosaic is encouraging visitors to adhere to the following guidelines: Visitors under 18 my only visit if they are an immediate family member and considered…
Read MoreCity won’t put limit on gatherings
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The city of Maryville will not limit the number of people at gatherings or businesses, and will not disconnect water service of delinquent customers during the coronavirus crisis. City Manager Greg McDanel said Monday that city officials are strictly following the guidance of federal and state officials, which has been scarce. In…
Read MoreAll Nodaway County school districts cancel school due to pandemic
MARYVILLE, Mo. — All Nodaway County schools have announced school closings due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The West Nodaway R-I, Maryville R-II, Jefferson C-123, South Nodaway R-IV, Northeast Nodaway R-V, North Nodaway R-VI and Nodaway-Holt R-VII school districts have canceled school through Friday, April 3, according to school websites and social media. St. Gregory Barbarigo…
Read MoreUnited Electric, Fiber to close offices due to pandemic
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The United Electric Cooperative and United Fiber have announced the closing of offices in Maryville, Savannah and Excelsior Springs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Safety is our No. 1 priority,” according to a company news release. “Based on the recent escalating circumstances related to COVID-19, United is taking steps to protect the…
Read MoreLocal cancellations and changes due to COVID-19
MARYVILLE, Mo. — For the health and safety of Nodaway County residents during the Coronavirus pandemic, numerous local events have been postponed or canceled. The following Maryville High School events have been canceled, according to a Maryville R-II text alert: Scholar Bowl set for Saturday, Speech and Debate originally scheduled for Friday, March 13 and…
Read MoreMonestary adjusts visitor policies due to COVID-19
CLYDE, Mo. — The congregational leadership for the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration has announced some changes and restrictions at the monastery in Clyde, Missouri, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until at least March 30, the guest houses will be closed. No tours of the chapels will be allowed, and the convent gift shop will…
Read MoreSouth Nodaway explains new COVID-19 procedures
BARNARD, Mo. — The South Nodaway School District has announced new procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, after a Sunday meeting of the district administration team. According to a news release from the school district, as the Coronavirus situation has changed very quickly in the past few days, the school will institute the following procedures…
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