Election 2022
Candidates square off at forum
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Candidates set to appear on the Aug. 2 primary ballot made their cases to a packed courtroom of around 100 attendees on Thursday evening at the candidate forum hosted by the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce. Held on the upper floor of the Nodaway County Courthouse, the high turnout for the forum…
Read MoreUnofficial April 5 election results
Below are unofficial election results for the April 5, 2022, election released by the Nodaway County Clerk’s office. Total Nodaway County voters: 2,518 (19.36%) CITY OF MARYVILLE Council person (Vote for one) Bryan Gerald Williams – 513 (47.9%) William Tye Parsons – 558 (52.1%) Parks tax Yes – 719 (65.9%) No – 372 (34.1%) CITY…
Read MoreVoters approve North Nodaway bond; MPR, West Nodaway levies
Editor’s note: Full unofficial election results are available here. MARYVILLE, Mo. — It was a good night for investments in the future, with three major tax levy or bond questions receiving convincing approval from voters after all ballots were tallied Tuesday night. In Maryville, a quarter-cent sales tax increase overwhelmingly received voters’ stamp of approval,…
Read MoreMPR makes case for tax increase
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville voters will decide Tuesday on a 1/4-cent sales tax to fund repairs, renovations and improvements to parks and facilities managed by Maryville Parks and Recreation. The added funds are needed to maintain the level of services currently provided by the department, MPR Director Jeff Stubblefield said, and over the life of…
Read MoreCouncil, school board candidates talk priorities at forum
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Candidates for Maryville R-II Board of Education and City Council made their cases directly to voters on Tuesday during the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce’s candidate forum. Three candidates are vying for two open seats on the Maryville school board during Tuesday’s election: Mitch Coffelt, Isaiah Korthanke and incumbent Josh McKim. Two…
Read MoreNodaway-Holt R-VII Board of Education candidates answer questions
ANDREW LANCE Spouse’s name: Jenny Lance Children: Audrey 10; Emma, 7; and James, 3. Current job: Farmer/Seed Salesman Other relevant boards, positions or qualifications: Missouri Soybean Association District 1 Board of Director; Stine Seed Company Board of Director; Nodaway County Farm Bureau Board Member (Secretary); Missouri Farm Bureau Ag Advisory Committee to President; Owner/Operator of…
Read MoreNorth Nodaway R-VI Board of Education candidates answer questions
KRISTA BARCUS Spouse’s name: Scott Barcus Children: 2 daughters, ages 13 and 17 Current job: Assistant Vice President of Human Resources @ Northwest Missouri State University Other relevant boards, positions or qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree, Master Degree in Management and Leadership, Society of Human Resource Management- Certified Profession (SHRM,CP) 1: I am running for…
Read MoreNortheast Nodaway R-V Board of Education candidates answer questions
Randa Doty Spouse’s name: Philip Doty Children: Jordann,9, Ross, 6, and Kennedy, 3. Current job: I am an Associate Extension Professional for the University of Missouri Extension serving as the County Engagement Specialist in Ag and Environment in Nodaway and Worth counties. I also serve Atchison, Holt and Harrison counties in Northwest Missouri. My husband…
Read MoreWest Nodaway R-I Board of Education candidates answer questions
NICKY COMSTOCK Spouse’s Name: Robert Comstock Children: Eva Comstock (14) Xavier Comstock (12) Both attend West Nodaway Current Job: MoDot Other relevant boards, positions, or qualification: Currently I serve as a volunteer for Nodaway County Rescue and Clearmont Fire Department, I am a member of the American Legion Auxiliary (10 years), I am currently the…
Read MoreCoffelt looks to serve
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Oftentimes when people run for elected office there is a major reason behind that decision. For Mitch Coffelt, his decision to enter the race for one of the two open seats on the Maryville R-II Board of Education is simple: He wants to serve the district, specifically the students. “I feel like…
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