The St. Joseph School District Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacant board seat after Rick Gehring’s resignation in April and has received at least five applications. Board President LaTonya Williams emphasized the importance of candidates having ample time, caring about the district, and supporting the long-range plan during their upcoming interviews. The…
The Maryville Public Library is hosting a storytime, Tuesday, May 13th, at 9:45 am for children aged birth to five and their caregivers. This event offers a fun and engaging opportunity for young children to experience the joy of reading and literacy development.
Multiple fire departments responded to a farmhouse fire in Platte County near Weston Bend State Park on May 11th around 3 p.m. While the cause of the blaze remains under investigation by the Leavenworth fire battalion chief, authorities have reported no injuries resulting from the incident. Emergency services were promptly alerted to the fire located…
The Maryville Rotary Club is hosting a rare public tour of Hollingsworth Peonies, one of North America’s largest peony farms in Nodaway County, on May 17th and 18th to raise funds for local scholarships and community programs. This special event, only open to the public once in 2025, will feature thousands of blooming peonies and…
During a recent city council work session, St. Joseph department heads presented their past year’s achievements and upcoming goals. The Fire Department is seeking a slight budget increase for future training, while the Police Department highlighted equipment upgrades funded by CIP and ARPA, including new body cameras. The Health Department discussed modernizing spaces, improving public…
The 2025 Petal Crawl, a greenhouse tour across Northwest Missouri, is happening this weekend, May 9th through 11th. Participants can collect stamps on a passport with each purchase at participating greenhouses. Once eight stamps are collected, the passport can be entered to win a grand prize.
St. Joseph’s 2024 tourism report reveals significant growth, with Buchanan County generating approximately $237 million in tourism revenue, an increase from the previous two years. Hotel stays contributed a substantial $23 million to this revenue, with a 64% occupancy rate. The Visitors Bureau attributes this success to marketing efforts and the quality of local attractions,…
The Maryville Garden Club celebrated its 90th anniversary, receiving a certificate of merit from the state organization. Members like Dorie Schreck maintain the Mabel Perkins Memorial Garden, while others such as Cleon Curtis and volunteers work on community plantings. The club’s long-standing dedication enhances the local landscape.
Forty-five Missouri FCCLA members, including Maryville juniors Mya Aley and Taylor McDanel, engaged in the annual Legislative Shadowing Project in the state’s capitol. The two-day event featured a civics review before the students shadowed their representatives, with Aley and McDanel spending time with State Representative Jeff Farnan. Their experience included observing a House session, meeting…
During their April 22nd special meeting, the Skidmore Board of Aldermen swore in re-elected member Dennis Gladman and newly elected members Thomas Wilmes and James Duncan. Following the election, Gladman was re-elected as mayor pro tem. The board then discussed and ultimately approved reapplying for a Community Development Block Grant to fund demolitions, noting the…