St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church invites the public to a presentation of its Faith Forward capital campaign at 6:30 p.m. on March 7 at the church. The campaign is raising funds to expand space in the school and church buildings, according to a press release. The presentation will discuss the building project, fundraising efforts and…
The Nodaway County Spelling Bee took place on February 24 at the Hughes Field House, according to the Nodaway Newsleader. Teddy Sonnenmoser, a Horace Mann fifth grader, received first place. St. Gregory seventh grader Vilhelmina Chloupek received second place.
The Missouri Parks & Recreation Association presented the Friends of Krug Park with the 2025 Citation of Merit Organization Award for its dedication to the historic park, according to the News-Press Now. The award recognizes members, citizens and organizations in Missouri for outstanding service to recreation and/or parks.
The North Nodaway Board of Education accepted the resignation of High School Principal Roger Johnson, according to the Maryville Forum. Johnson is said to retire from teaching in Missouri and take a principal position in Iowa.
The Nodaway Valley Thunder girls basketball team won the programs first ever district championship since Nodaway-Holt and West Nodaway formed a co-op for sports. The Thunder defeated Albany 63-41 and will face North Platte at sectionals on Tuesday.
Spoofy Beans was named the Honorary Business of the Month by the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. The student-led coffee business from Maryville High School was nominated for being friendly and providing great service, according to a press release.
A public reception to recognize outgoing City Manager Greg McDanel will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 6, according to a news release from the city. The reception will be at Rose Hill Acres Event Center and feature a short program will with refreshments to follow.
Cabin and golfing rates at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park will increase on March 1, according to a report from the Maryville Forum. The increase includes a new pricing tier for cabin rentals on holidays and was approved by the Maryville City Council.
Sign ups for the annual Apple Blossom pageant are open, according to News-Press Now. The event is at 6 p.m. on March 29th at the Missouri Theater. Girls ages 7 through 19 can sign up at appleblossomparade.com under the “royalty pageant” tab. Entries for range from $35 to $55.
The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office and local officials are investigating a fatal residential structure fire in Maryville, according to KMA. Early Monday morning, the Maryville Fire Department responded to reports of flames coming out of a home. Officials confirmed an individual was trapped inside a main-floor bedroom who was removed from the home and…