Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County has selected its applicant for the next habitat house. The organization surprised Jill Calfee with the news at Parkdale Manor Care Center where she works as a medical technician and nurse assistant, according to the release. Calfee is a single mother of two children and will be the 15th…
The Maryville Optimist Club recently presented Julia Poynter with a scholarship to help continue her education. Poynter is a graduate of Maryville High School and plans on attending the University of Kansas to become a pediatric speech language pathologist, according to the release. Poynter was involved in student council, National Honor Society, FCCLA and more while…
Independence Day is this week and celebrations will be happening around Northwest Missouri and Southern Iowa. Grant City will have fireworks on July 4 at dusk on the golf course. Allendale’s are in the 3rd at dusk at the rodeo arena. Lake of Three Fire in Bedford will be on the 3rd and New Market…
Elmo will host its 4th of July Celebration on Saturday, June 29 with events starting at 7 a.m. The event will kick off with a 5K run/walk, a pancake breakfast in the park, and more. The parade will start at 4 p.m. and fireworks once it’s dark.
Maryville Public Library will be hosting The Stop Motion Workshop once again. The workshop will be June 6 at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Maryville Public Library. Attendees will learn animation techniques and create an original short film. Registration is required and can be completed at the link on the library’s website or…
The Pub and Black Pony Brewing Company are hosting a night of classic rock with AC/DC tribute band Shoot To Thrill. Cry Tough: A Tribute to Poison will also perform as a special guest. The event will have a stage with lights, digital screens and cold spark pyro outside. The show is 21 and over…
Maryville Public Safety gave an update on the deceased infant found at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park in May. In the news release, it was revealed the deceased infant was male. The press release said the department has identified a non-local person of interest and is awaiting DNA analysis from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime…
Northwest Missouri State University will host two esports summer camps in July on the University campus. Esports Summer Camp for ages 10 to 13 is July 8 through July 11, and for ages 14 to 18 from July 15 to July 18. Camps will take place from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The camp…
The Roxy Youth Center will be reopening for the first time in several years during the Hopkins Picnic. The center will be open all three nights of the fair. It will be an open house style opening with free admission. Concession including drinks and candy will also be sold.