Election 2022
Korthanke wants to be a voice
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Although not a lifelong community member, Isaiah Korthanke has been living in the Maryville area for nearly a decade and wants to do what he can to help lead the direction of the Maryville R-II Board of Education with a for-the-people, by-the-people mentality. “The best way for parents to have a voice…
Read MoreMcKim seeks third board term
MARYVILLE, Mo. — It doesn’t get much more hometown than Josh McKim. An advocate for all things Maryville and Nodaway County, McKim, a current member of the Maryville R-II Board of Education, seeks a third term in helping to lead the district. “We are trying to do what we can to give the best educational…
Read MoreParsons makes case for second term
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Setting his sights on a second term on the Maryville City Council, Tye Parsons is looking to keep a good thing going. In an interview with The Forum, Parsons ticked off several projects the city has been able to complete during his three-year term despite a global pandemic — the smashingly successful…
Read MoreFirefighter Williams looking to serve
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Bryan Williams hopes his background in emergency services and infrastructure will be a winning combination in a run for Maryville City Council. Born and raised in Nodaway County, Williams has lived in Maryville for more than a decade now since starting at Northwest Missouri State University in 2007. And it didn’t take…
Read MoreBarnes: Levy misinformation is ‘assault’ on teachers, kids
CLEARMONT, Mo. — In an extraordinary 20-minute monologue during a community forum on Monday, West Nodaway R-I Superintendent Mitch Barnes excoriated the anonymous creators of a misinformation campaign against a tax levy increase, admonished community members for contributing to an environment that drives away teachers and made an impassioned plea for investing in the students…
Read MoreCronk files for state representative
SKIDMORE, Mo. — Business owner Holly Kay Cronk announced she has filed to run for state representative in District 1. The district now includes Atchison, Gentry, Holt and Nodaway counties, and has been represented by Allen Andrews, R-Grant City, since 2015. Because of redistricting, Andrews’ Worth County is no longer in District 1, though Andrews…
Read MoreFormer state rep. announces run for state senate
COUNTRY CLUB, Mo. — Former state representative Delus Johnson has announced his candidacy to be the next state senator from Missouri’s 12th District. Johnson, a Republican, represented District 9 which included Andrew County and parts of Buchanan County, from 2011-2019. He was ineligible to run again in the House due to term limits. Current District…
Read MoreLogan running for state representative
BURLINGTON JCT., Mo. — Business owner Jasper Logan, a Republican, announced he has filed to run for state representative in District 1. The district now includes Atchison, Gentry, Holt and Nodaway counties, and has been represented by Allen Andrews, R-Grant City, since 2015. Because of redistricting, Andrews’ Worth County is no longer in District 1,…
Read MoreFarnan running for state representative
STANBERRY, Mo. — Stanberry optician Jeff Farnan has announced his candidacy for the District 1 Missouri House of Representatives seat. The district now includes Atchison, Gentry, Holt and Nodaway counties, and has been represented by Allen Andrews, R-Grant City, since 2015. Because of redistricting, Andrews’ Worth County is no longer in District 1, though Andrews…
Read MoreBarnard veteran enters race for state House
BARNARD, Mo. — Missouri National Guard veteran Alan Bennett has announced his candidacy for state representative in District 1. The district now includes Atchison, Gentry, Holt and Nodaway counties, and has been represented by Allen Andrews, R-Grant City, since 2015. Because of redistricting, Andrews’ Worth County is no longer in District 1, though Andrews is…
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