Northwest Missouri State University has named Krista Barcus as its interim vice president of culture and Lt. Amanda Cullin as interim chief of police, effective April 1.The appointments were approved Thursday by the Board of Regents. Barcus, who currently serves as assistant vice president of human resources at Northwest, and Cullin, a lieutenant of administration in the University Police Department, will succeed Dr. Clarence Green, who has assumed both roles, after his retirement from the University on March 31.
April 2nd is just days away. A municipal election that will determine who will continue to serve on the city council, Maryville School board and the Nodaway County Health board. Other townships are facing similar issues with the election of new mayors, school board members and voting on important propositions. County wide there is one proposition that stands out. A ⅜ cent tax increase to provided for what has been termed as next gen 911. There are two things voters are encouraged to do. First educate yourself on the issues and second get out and Vote! For more information on the Next Gen 911 ⅜ cent proposal you can go to maryville.org/911.
Tuesday was the last day to file with the Secretary of State to run as a candidate for office in the primary election. Republican, Michelle Horner, a King City resident who ran unsuccessfully for House district 1 state Representative in 2022 refiled and will be running against incumbent Jeff Farnan this fall.
