The Hopkins Board of Aldermen was informed by the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Alderman that the Hopkins Fire Protection District has been approved for a Community Development Block Grant for $524,646 to purchase a new firetruck, according to the Maryville Forum.
Missouri Farmers Care is accepting applications for the 2026 Missouri Agricultural Stewardship Award until June 30, according to a news release. The award recognizes the bar set in Missouri agriculture for the careful and responsible management of land, natural resources and animals entrusted to the care of Missouri farmers and ranchers.
Champion Xpress Carwash, located at 1821 South Main Street, opened on Wednesday. Champion Xpress will donate $1 per wash to Maryville High School athletics through Feb. 19, according to a news release.
According to reports from the Maryville Forum, Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel has accepted the city manager position in Seaside, California, His last day will be March 7. Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland will serve as interim city manager.
The city of Maryville announced Jessica Rickabaugh as director of the Northwest Regional Communications Center. She has been leading the NRCC since it opened in 2020, and has worked with the city since 2011 where she started as a part-time dispatcher.
With just over 80 percent voting in favor, $50 million in bonds for a new water treatment facility passed during a special election Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Nodaway County Clerk’s Office. The next step for the city will be applying for a low-interest loan through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Drinking…
In an email sent to students, faculty and more, Northwest Missouri State University leadership announced it is dissolving of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion among other restructuring. Northwest president Lance Tatum said the university is “transitioning to a model that broadens our holistic approach to student achievement.”
Maryville Early Childhood Center’s Parents as Teachers program was selected as Ten Squared Women On a Mission program to as the nonprofit recipient for this quarter. Organizations are voted on by group members. The funds will be used to help the families and youngsters in the program.
2025 Clarinda Foundation Scholarship application forms are now available for local high school students. Clarinda Community School. Scholarship descriptions to determine eligibility can be found on the Clarinda Foundation website. Applications are due March 15.
Maryville Early Childhood Center had opened registration for new students, according to the Nodaway News Leader. Parents can fill out the necessary forms at the front office from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on February 10 through 14. For additional requirements or questions, call the school 660-562-3915.