Editorials

Like everyone, we are thankful and relieved that a bomb threat targeting the Jefferson school in Conception Junction last week turned out not to be credible. And we are similarly thankful that law enforcement responded so rapidly and effectively, and that school officials and students so matter-of-factly evacuated their school safely and quickly. Everything went…

Downtown Maryville’s Fall into Fun event on Sunday, Sept. 29, promises to be a fun-filled celebration of our downtown and our community, and we can’t wait to jump in. Even larger than last year, this year’s event will feature more than 50 homemade and homegrown vendors showcasing their unique products and offering attendees a chance…

If you’re a member of a local board, like a school board or town council, we encourage you to attend the Sunshine Law workshop hosted by the Nodaway News Leader on Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maryville Community Center. Though it’s never a bad thing for any resident to learn more about the…

R aising awareness has become a bit of a catch-all phrase we can use when there’s really not a whole lot we can do individually to solve a problem. Instead of dropping what we’re doing to try and cure cancer, or save the rainforest or stop climate change, we put on a pin, learn a…

That’s the question the NOCOMO Board of Trustees has asked us all to think about since Nicki Samson, former general manager of the local sheltered workshop, was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday for her part in stealing $483,000 from the organization. If you’re anything like us, you’ve come to the conclusion that…

The squeal of the bus brakes in the early morning and the buzz of college students — all is as it should be in Maryville. Our annual clock is set by the school year here in northwest Missouri. Summer vacation sometimes feels like a dream when the dog days of August let out their final…

Last week, the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce announced its 5 Under 35 awardees, an outstanding award program that recognizes people under 35 who are making a difference in our community. The program is especially important because it highlights a demographic that has been challenging for our community to reliably attract: young professionals. Jon Dykstra,…

We here at The Forum are, in most cases not involving control of the TV remote, generally big fans of democracy. And Election Day is always an exciting day for fans of America’s most American tradition. Tuesday’s election showed that there are plenty of other democracy fans in our county as well, with a relatively…

When many of us were children, or when our own children were young, the Olympics probably held a more exciting place in our heart than it does today. Doing handstands in front of the TV on the living room floor — a little close to that state-of-the art 24-inch screen for Dad’s comfort — or…