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SSM Health child care center nears full funding
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The new SSM Health St. Francis Preschool and Childcare Center is nearing full funding with the latest donation of $5,000 from Citizens Bank & Trust. “This gets us really close to our goal,” said Megan Jennings, St. Francis Hospital Foundation Development Officer. “So, we have $12,000 left of the original $500,000 that…
Read MoreAlbrecht-Kemper Museum of Art showcase participants
Alexis Adkins, Maryville, Mo. Carolyn Anderson, Kansas City, Mo. Don Anderson, Kansas City, Mo. Alex Asher, Camden Point, Mo. Donna Jean Boyer, St. Joseph, Mo. Adriann Brammeier, St Joseph, Mo. Kristi Brumback, St. Joseph, Mo. Nelli Bruner, Mercer, Mo. Candace Castle, St Joseph, Mo. Gene Cease, Maryville, Mo. Lana Cease, Maryville, Mo. Meredith Cecil, Plattsburg,…
Read More‘Dear World’ interactive event coming to Northwest Feb. 1
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State University’s Student Activities Council, (SAC), is to host “Dear World,” an award-winning interactive event that explores the subtle and powerful connections of students, faculty and staff. “Dear World” visits colleges and universities to take portraits that result in a participatory and emotionally stimulating event featuring portraits and stories that…
Read MoreBearcats end championship run in Ohio
The run of national championships will end at two for Northwest Missouri State’s football team. On Saturday, the Bearcats went on the road and lost 21-18 to Ashland at Jack Miller Stadium in Ashland, Ohio. The Bearcats had plenty of chances to rally, but the final drive ended with an incomplete pass with 55 seconds…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office reports truck theft
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office on Friday issued a release via social media stating that a 1998 three-quarter-ton GMC pickup was stolen overnight Thursday in the vicinity of Highway 71 and Icon Road north of Maryville. The truck was described as having no tailgate, maroon paint, tan wheel covers and a tan…
Read MoreDonald E. Calfee
Donald E. Calfee 1923-2017 Donald E. Calfee, 93, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2017, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville. Donald was born on September 21, 1923, on his grandfather Ed Adkins farm, in Nodaway County, south of Elmo, Missouri. His parents were Virgil I. and Bessie (Adkins) Calfee, and preceded…
Read MoreMHS baseball duo plays last game at All-Star competition
Maryville baseball players Alex Bean and Trey Hoover, both recent graduates, represented the school one last time. Bean and Hoover were picked to play in the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game in Ozark, Missouri. The duo, donning their Maryville hats, played for the Blue team that won 7-3 vs. the Red…
Read MoreCouncil hopefuls speak out on goals for city
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s edition of the Daily Forum includes profiles of the four candidates seeking two open seats on the five-member Maryville City Council in the April 4 municipal election. Those running include incumbent Rachael Martin, who is seeking a second three-year term on the city’s governing board, and challengers Michael Baumli, Kevin Hawkins Jr.…
Read MoreCol. James Henry “Jim” Wakeman
Col. James Henry “Jim” Wakeman 1945-2017 Col. James Henry “Jim” Wakeman, 71 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Jim was born June 4, 1945 to Frank and Blanche (Fourth) Wakeman in St. Louis, Missouri. A Bearcat through and through, he graduated with a Bachelors and a Masters in History and…
Read MoreNorthwest investigates alleged sexual assault
The Title IX office at Northwest Missouri State University is investigating an alleged sexual assault against a student. According to Northwest Communication Manager Mark Hornickel, the apparent victim did not report the incident to campus police, but only to the Title IX office, which is charged with enforcing federal legislation prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education.…
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