Editorials

In this week’s paper, we took a quick stroll down memory lane, reviewing the year in news and photos in what was an eventful 2023. It was an exciting look at all that was in our community and serves as a good reminder of what we all can be in the coming year. During 2023,…

January 1 doesn’t mark a new season, or a new celestial phase, or really anything at all. It’s an arbitrary time when we decide to replace our calendars and start over fresh — and it’s as good a time as any. In a recent, questionably-sourced-but-fun-to-talk-about-anyway poll conducted by something called OnePoll, 55 percent of Americans…

There’s something about Christmas that can bring out the best in us. Maybe it’s when we wish strangers a “Merry Christmas,” or when we’re a little more patient with those who tend to try our patience. Maybe it’s when we tap into the inherent spirit of generosity, of giving, of community that is the core…

Do you care about your community’s present and future? Do you think of yourself as a reasonable person? Do you like asking questions and learning about how to help others? If you answered yes to any of the above, have we got an opportunity for you! Or, more accurately, your local government has an opportunity…

In the (very) old days, before the Missouri State High School Activities Association, it was the students who would set up games with their counterparts at other schools. So at least we can all agree it’s probably best that they don’t have to make travel arrangements and figure out scheduling in between algebra and science…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And with the wonderful efforts of so many, led by Downtown Maryville, the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce and Nodaway County Economic Development, our downtown is beginning to look like part of the holiday season. Beginning with the lighting of downtown and the Christmas parade on Friday,…

Most days of the year, we do a lot of complaining. Not us specifically — although, yes, also us specifically — but in general, if things are going well, it’s not something we talk about to others or something that really often sticks out in our head. Luckily, we’ve set aside a whole day each…

The season of giving is upon us. Yes, next week we’ll all be giving thanks for the blessings in our lives, and most of us have them in abundance. But throughout this winter season, we’re also blessed with an abundance of opportunities to give others something to be thankful for. There are so many families…

Veterans Day is not a holiday for everyone, and that should change. Just last month, thousands of people from near and far came to Maryville to celebrate Halloween, and we noted in last week’s editorial that we take our holidays seriously. The same pilgrimage will not be made for Veterans Day. Although Veterans Day is…

There’s too much fear in the world. While instantaneous communication has allowed us to know more wonders, miracles and wellsprings of hope than we ever knew existed before, much of what occupies our attention is new ways to be afraid — of our neighbors, of people we’ve never met and never will meet, of things…