Election 2024
Ballot Measure Analysis
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Missouri voters will vote on six statewide ballot measures on Nov. 5. Below are brief summaries of each. AMENDMENT 2 – Sports betting Fair ballot language A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to permit licensed sports wagering regulated by the Missouri Gaming Commission and restrict sports betting to individuals physically…
Read MoreHann wins sheriff race in high turnout primary
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Contested local races drove a high voter turnout of more than 35 percent for the primary election on Tuesday as Nodaway County voters effectively chose a new sheriff, a new coroner and retained a county commissioner. The 35.62 percent reported voter turnout on Tuesday is actually slightly lower than the 35.98 percent…
Read MoreNodaway County official Aug. 6 primary election results
Below are official results for the Aug. 6, 2024, primary election released by the Nodaway County Clerk’s Office. The official results were released on Aug. 9 by the clerk’s office and this page updated on Aug. 11 with the official numbers. Total Nodaway County ballots cast: 4,755 (35.67%) AMENDMENT NO. 1 (Child care property tax…
Read MorePrimary voting going smoothly in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Reports from two local polling places show voting is going smoothly. At the Maryville Church of the Nazarene, election officials were helping who need assistance with voting from a vehicle. As of 11:30 a.m. Laura Street Baptist Church had seen 435 voters make their choices this morning. Election official Sheila Smail said…
Read MoreHall, Merrill vie for county coroner
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Forum conducted in-person interviews with each local candidate in a contested race on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. Each race will be posted on weekday mornings from Thursday through Tuesday. MARYVILLE, Mo. — Longtime County Coroner Dr. Vince Shelby will retire at the end this year, and two candidates, Jeff Hall and…
Read MoreHorner attacks Farnan’s record in primary challenge
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Forum conducted in-person interviews with each local candidate in a contested race on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. Each race will be posted on weekday mornings from Thursday through Tuesday. MARYVILLE, Mo. — In the race for state representative in District 1, Michelle Horner, an insurance agent from King City, is challenging…
Read MoreWeir challenges incumbent Walk for South District Commissioner
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Forum conducted in-person interviews with each local candidate in a contested race on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. Each race will be posted on weekday mornings from Thursday through Tuesday. MARYVILLE, Mo. — Incumbent Scott Walk faces challenger Jason Weir, of Barnard, in the race for South District Commissioner on the Nodaway…
Read MoreSheriff candidates discuss campaigns, opponents and priorities
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Forum conducted in-person interviews with each local candidate in a contested race on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. Each race will be posted on weekday mornings starting today. MARYVILLE, Mo. — Three law enforcement officials are running on the August ballot to replace the retiring Sheriff Randy Strong. Austin Hann, Adam James…
Read MoreSheriff candidates stand out during forum
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The three candidates for Nodaway County Sheriff successfully distinguished themselves from each other during the well-attended candidate forum held by the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce last week. Around 130 people turned out to the event held at Rose Hill Acres on July 11, many making their way from the fair on…
Read MoreElection wrap-up: Voters approve bonds, 911 tax
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County voters on Tuesday were in the mood to say “yes,” approving every proposition and question put before them, including a countywide 911 sales tax and school bond issues for Maryville R-II and West Nodaway R-I by wide margins. The unofficial results released by Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton’s office on…
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