St. Joe animal shelter to change hours
St. Joseph’s animal control and rescue shelter will change its hours of operation starting in August. Starting Aug. 18, the shelter will be open Tuesday though Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sundell signs with Seattle Seahawks
Former Maryville Spoofhound Jalen Sundell has signed with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Sandell went undrafted out of North Dakota State earlier this year. Sundell was a first-team FCS All-American this past season and started all 15 games that left tackle.
Absentee voting available
Nodaway County Clerk Melinda Patton announced that all registered voters who require an absentee ballot can vote at the Administration Center on Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon. Voters must print proper identification to vote.
North Star to receive funding
North Star Advocacy Center will receive $228,000 from a recently signed Missouri budget, Rep. Jeff Farnan’s office announced. The allocated funding will allow North Star to purchase a property for transitional housing and add a storage shed for donations, according to the release.
Maryville appoints new police chief
The City of Maryville announced Interim Police Chief Michael Stole has been promoted to the permanent role of Police Chief. Stolte has over 20 years of service with the Maryville Police DepartmenStole has served as the Interim Police Chief since the retirement of Ron Christian in January 2024.
Clean Up Day moved due to weather
Clean Up Day, hosted by Downtown Maryville, has been moved due to weather. The even left will now take place on July 27 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pocket Park in downtown Maryville.
Cullin names as Northwest police chief
Northwest Missouri State University announced Amanda Cullin as its next chief of police. She has held the role of interim chief since April 1. She succeeds Dr. Clarence Green, who retired from the university on March 31.
County Club hosts trivia night
The Maryville Country Club is hosting a Trivia Night at the country club pool on Friday evening at 7 p.m. R/Farm Distillery will provide special cocktails and Hendrix Entertainment will host trivia. Entry to the event is free and open to everyone.
Humane Society asks for adopters
New Nodaway Humane Society animal shelter is asking for people to visit and hopefully adopt an animal. The shelter is filled with cats, kittens, puppies and dogs waiting for new homes. The Hume Society is running its Christmas in July special with 50% off most adoptions.