Local educators recieve grants from retired school employee organization

The Nodaway County Association of Retired School Employees awarded 10 grants to public school educators to improve student learning with activity supplies. Grant winners included Barb Bredlow from Northeast Nodaway, Nikki Carter from South Nodaway, Joyce Moffat from Jefferson, Chris Turpin, Tenique Hayes and Robin Lewis at Nodaway-Holt, Jennifer McGuiness from West Nodaway, Becky Wynn and…

I-29 bridge replacement gets

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Jan. 13 that plans to remove Interstate 229 double-decker bridge in St. Joseph can commence, according to News-Press Now. An environmental assessment for the replacement found no significant impact. MoDOT and developers can now move forward with designs for the $70 to $80 million project,m to replace the bridge…

St. Joe schools offers readiness program for upcoming kindergartners

Elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District are offering United Way’s KinderClub Program this winter, according to News-Press Now. The readiness program is free and helps incoming kindergarteners , parents and caregivers prepare for the school year. Sessions focus on school readiness skills and provide participants with information and resources to prepare children for…