Election 2020
Congressional candidate makes stop in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Currently the Missouri 6th Congressional District, which spans the northern third of the state, is represented by Republican Congressman Sam Graves, but if Henry Martin has anything to say about it, that will change in the upcoming November general election. Martin, who faces four other Democratic candidates — Ramona Farris, Gena Ross,…
Read MoreLocal briefs, Thursday, July 16, 2020
COVID-19 case total up to 38 in Nodaway County MARYVILLE, Mo. — Seven more cases of COVID-19 confirmed this week brings the total number of confirmed cases in Nodaway County to 38. On Saturday two cases were announced: a male and female both age 20-29. On Monday, one case, a female age 60-69, was announced.…
Read MoreAshcroft talks ballot options
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft made a stop at the St. Joseph airport Tuesday to discuss with media the safety of in-person voting and new 2020 absentee and mail-in voting options approved by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Mike Parson. “Senate Bill 631 expanded voting options for the…
Read MoreDougan pleased with bond passage
RAVENWOOD, Mo. — Northeast Nodaway officials celebrated the passage of a bond measure last week to build a baseball field and practice track for school and community use. The no-tax-increase bond passed with 62 percent of the vote. Brenda Dougan, Northeast Nodaway superintendent, thanked the community and those who donated time to prepare the land…
Read MoreNodaway County releases official June 2 municipal election results
Total Nodaway County Voters: 1,368 of 9,689 VILLAGE OF ARKOE Trustee (Two year term) Vote for three Write in Darrell Cronk – 2 Write-in Joyce Cronk – 2 Write-in Megan Partridge – 2 Write-in Mike Wallace – 2 Write-in Theresa James – 1 Write-in Keith James – 1 Write-in Steve Conz – 1 CITY OF…
Read MoreVoters approve South Nodaway $1M bond issue
BARNARD, Mo. — No small amount of elation could be heard in Superintendent Johnnie Silkett’s voice as he loudly cheered the passage of the South Nodaway R-IV School District’s Proposition C.A.R.E. $1 million bond issue on Tuesday night. “I was nervous there for a little while,” Silkett told The Forum by phone on Tuesday night.…
Read MoreNodaway County releases unofficial June 2 election results
Total Nodaway County Voters: 1,124 VILLAGE OF ARKOE Trustee (Two year term) Vote for three Write in – 5 Write-in – 3 Write-in – 3 CITY OF BURLINGTON JUNCTION Mayor (Two year term) Vote for one Justin Plymell – 25 Dean Kelly – 106 City Council (Two year term) Vote for two Darby Grace –…
Read MoreVoters to decide makeup of county posts in June vote
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Since the COVID-19 health crisis pushed back the election to June 2, voters soon will head to the polls to decide the formation of Nodaway County school boards, town councils and township boards as well as bond issues and tax levies. No names will appear on the ballot for the Maryville R-II…
Read MoreAshcroft delivers PPE for election
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State John R. Ashcroft delivered to Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton Tuesday polling place supplies for use to keep voters safe from COVID-19 in the upcoming June 2 election. The secretary started May 11, dropping off supplies including face masks, distancing strips, sanitizer, face shields and posters to local…
Read MoreSkidmore mayor resigns
SKIDMORE, Mo. — Former Skidmore Mayor Tracy Shewey resigned Wednesday morning effective immediately, noted her letter of resignation. Shewey sent The Forum her letter of resignation Thursday evening and in it she discusses disagreements between herself and the Board of Aldermen as the main reason for the resignation. “We as a council should be coming…
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