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NCCA takes beef seriously

Local group supports cattlemen, use of beef in schools

By SKYE POURNAZARI The Forum

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association continues to do what it does best: serve up beef for local hungry bellies and support local cattlemen.

One way in which the association helps beef become more available is through providing all the beef used in area high school concession stands.

This totals 3,500 patties and 2,100 allbeef hot dogs.

“I think that we’re getting quality beef into these schools,” NCCA Co-President Kyle Schieber said. “Not every kid gets to experience good, home-raised, quality beef. I think if we can get that in schools that is excellent.”

Each year the cattlemen have donated 1,000 all-beef hot dogs to the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event.

The association provides seven $1,000

scholarships to students, one from each school district in the county. It also provides a chance for the recipient to renew the scholarship the next year.

The group also cooks at around 20 different corporate and private events throughout the county.

Each year the group donates and cooks the meat for the Heart of American Tractor Cruise.

Fourteen homes out of 26 so far are sold. We will build to your design specifications, creating the floor plan of your dreams. Custom is our forte.

We are not a cooperative. You own your lot and your home. The homeowners association takes care of the landscape, snow and trash pickup. Monthly H.O.A dues are $11000

Council, mayor lead the way in Maryville

The city of Maryville, headquartered at the Maryville City Hall, 415 N. Market St., operates under a council/city manager form of government.

A five-member city council presides over the city government and meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at City Hall. Council members are elected to three-year terms on a rotating basis. The council then selects a mayor, who presides over meetings. May-

or Tye Parsons was elected to his position in April 2022. Other members of the council include Benjamin Lipiec, Dannen Merrill, John McBride and Bryan Williams.

The Missouri Sunshine Law requires that the majority of city business needing council approval is presented to the council during open public meetings.

The council is tasked with hiring a city manager to manage the day-to-day

operations of the city. Greg McDanel has served in that role since 2012. In addition to managing daily operations, he is responsible for enforcement of all policies, laws and ordinances; coordination of all municipal programs and services; and making recommendations to the City Council.

Ryan Heiland serves as the assistant city manager and is responsible for operations at Mozingo Lake Recreation

Park and the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport.

The Maryville budget for the 2023 fiscal year totaled more than $45 million as the city supports many projects and services through its various departments.

City departments include General Administration, Public Works, Maryville Police and Maryville Fire, Finance, Northwest Missouri Regional Airport, Parks and Recreation, Mozingo Lake

Recreation Park and Central Garage. These departments provide much-needed services including law enforcement, fire response, water treatment and distribution, sewer treatment and collection, snow removal and street maintenance and construction.

The city government also provides code enforcement, building inspections, fiscal management and transparency, human resources, records retention, economic develop-

ment, aviation services and public recreation for the community.

The city of Maryville is dedicated to serving its citizens by providing safe and vibrant neighborhoods, dynamic economic growth and vitality and maintaining effective partnerships with local businesses and community organizations.

More information is available online at maryville.org or by calling 660-562-8001.

Tye Parsons Mayor Benjamin Lipiec Council Member

John McBride Council Member

Dannen Merrill Council Member

Bryan Williams Council Member

Chey, Shelby, Noah, Donna and Jessie

Commissioners manage Nodaway County

The hub of government in Nodaway County is centered at the Nodaway County Administration Center, located northeast from the Nodaway County Courthouse across the intersection of Market and Fourth streets on the Downtown Maryville square.

The three-story building is the center of county business and includes sufficient floor space to meet not only today’s requirements, but future needs as well.

The county is administered through the actions of the three Nodaway County commissioners, who meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in their office on the first floor of the Administration Center to conduct the county’s business dealing with budget and other finance matters, road and bridge projects and the general business of the county.

The commissioners’ office is located in the southeast corner of the complex. Primary access to the county officers’ suites is through the main entrance at the corner of Market and

TO CONTACT

Clerk - 660-582-2251

nodclerk@gmail.com

Assessor - 660-582-7633

nodassessor@gmail.com

Collector/Treasurer - 660-582-4302

nodcollector.treasurer@gmail.com

Recorder of Deeds - 660-582-5711

recorder@nodawaycountymo.us

Fourth streets.

The commissioners’ regular meeting schedule is posted and sessions are open to the public. Their telephone number is 660582-5541.

The Nodaway County Clerk’s office is located on the south side of the main floor.

As the county’s principal budget office, Melinda Patton pays all invoices, handles payroll and prepares county tax statements. The office also oversees voter registration and conducts elections.

The county clerk’s office telephone number is 660-582-2251.

The Nodaway County Assessor’s office, which handles personal property and real estate transactions, is also on the first floor.

The assessor is responsible for monitoring new construction and remodeling and setting assessment levels on all real personal property. Both offices include areas for storing permanent records.

To reach Assessor Rex Wallace, call 660-5827633 or email him at nodassessor@gmail.com The county collector/treasurer’s office is on the north side of the main floor. It offers two payment stations and a handicap access area. To reach the collector's office call 660-582-4302 or email Marilyn Jenkins at nodcollector.treasurer@gmail.com

The office of the county recorder of deeds is on the lower level of the Administration Center. The office, led by Lisa James, provides numerous services to county residents, including the recording of federal and state tax liens, military discharges, all surveyed property, new surveys and land transfers. Marriage licenses also are obtained through the recorder’s office. The number of the recorder’s office is 660-582-5711.

Nodaway County Commissioners Chris Burns, Bill Walker and Scott Walk lead the county from the Nodaway County Administration Center.

Nodaway County part of 4th Circuit Judicial Court

Missouri’s 4th Circuit Judicial Courts are located in the Nodaway County Courthouse here in Maryville. Circuit Judge Corey Herron presides over the circuit court which has jurisdiction

over the five northwest Missouri counties of Nodaway, Atchison, Gentry, Holt and Worth.

The circuit court also presides over juvenile justice for the same counties, handles criminal felony

cases, major civil lawsuits, marriage dissolutions, adoptions and the Maryville municipal court. The circuit court’s office can be reached by calling 660-582-5431.

The office of the associate cir-

cuit court also is located in the Nodaway County Courthouse.

Associate Circuit Judge Robert Rice handles civil actions involving less than $25,000, small claims, misdemeanors, traffic

offenses, felonies prior to the filing of information, adult abuse, child protection, domestic relations and the Probate Division.

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U.S. Post Office located downtown

The local United States Post Office is located at 507 N. Fillmore St., within easy walking distance of Downtown Maryville and Northwest Missouri State University.

A wide range of postal services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.

The facility is closed on Sundays and all federal holidays and there are no outgoing mail dispatches on those days. Individual postal boxes are available in the outer lobby area, which is open 24 hours a day. Outgoing mail drops are

available in the same area, as are three drive-up drop boxes on the east side of the facility. Six additional drop boxes are located at convenient locations throughout Maryville.

Stamps, money orders, document mailers, cushion mailers, shipping cartons, packing materials, packaging tape, greeting cards and gift cards are available for purchase in the lobby during regular business hours.

U.S. Passport services also are available. For postal service questions call the Maryville Post Office at 660-582-2751.

UTILITIES

Utility service providers ready to serve

Evergy

ELECTRICITY

Operating from its headquarters in Kansas City, Evergy is an electrical service provider for the Maryville area.

Evergy is an American investor-owned utility with publicly traded stock that has its headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, and in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was formed from a merger of Westar Energy of Topeka and Great Plains Energy of Kansas City, Missouri, parent company of Kansas City Power & Light.

Evergy services more than 1 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in northwest Missouri and eastern Kansas — a service territory larger than 28,130 square miles. Delivering that power requires 13,700 miles of transmission lines, more than 52,000 miles of distribution lines, and 40 power plants.

To begin services, call toll-free, 888-4715275, or go online to www.evergy.com.

United Electric Cooperative

United Electric Cooperative, 30208 U.S. Highway 136, east of Maryville, supplies numerous rural Maryville and Nodaway County customers with electrical power. For service and other questions, call 800748-1488.

Liberty Utilities

GAS

Liberty Utilities – Empire District is the natural gas provider for the city of Maryville. They can be reached at 800-424-0427.

TELEPHONE

been serving customers in Maryville for more than 50 years. CenturyLink also offers bundles, which include landline telephone service, Internet and DISH and DIRECTV satellite television.

Residents desiring local telephone service, additional calling features, or looking to change long distance plans, have several options available. Customers with internet access can go to centurylink.com or call 800-8773500 to enroll for features and services.

Optimum

Optimum, mostly thought of as an internet provider, also offers bundles for telephones and television. For more information visit online www.optimum.com.

United Fiber

United Fiber, a United Electric Cooperative subsidiary, also provides bundles for landline phones. For specific information, the telephone number is 800-585-6454.

CELLULAR SERVICE

There are several options for cell phone service in the city of Maryville.

AT&T

AT&T Authorized Retailer, 1105 S. Main St., Maryville, offers wireless plans and a range of phones, devices, and accessories. It also offers information and plans for DIRECTV. For more information, call 660-562-3369 or go to att.com.

Best Brands Plus

Best Brands Plus, 2605 S. Main St., Maryville, offers a limited stock of pay-as-you-go phones. For more information call 660-582-2815.

CenturyLink

CenturyLink is the local provider for landline telephone service. CenturyLink, which was formerly Sprint and then Embarq, has

NorthwestCell

NorthwestCell, 1218 S. Main St., Maryville, offers a variety of voice and LTE data plans

with the latest cell phones on a nationwide network. For more, call 660-582-3334 or go to nwmcell.com.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile, 1115 S. Main St., Maryville, is an authorized retailer for T-Mobile and offers wireless plans, cell phones, accessories and more. For more information call 660-5628285 or go to t-mobile.com.

Walmart

Walmart, 1605 S. Main St., Maryville, offers a variety of pay-as-you-go phones through AT&T Go, Boost Mobile, StraightTalk Wireless, TracFone, Virgin Mobile, and Walmart Family Mobile. Walmart is also an authorized retailer for contract phones and plans for both Sprint and AT&T. For more information call 660-562-2994.

WATER AND SEWER

City of Maryville Public Works

Water and sewer services are provided through the City of Maryville within the city limits.

The Maryville Public Works Department requires prospective customers to visit the water collection office in the Maryville City Hall, 415 N. Market St., to sign up for service.

An application form must be filled out, and deposit requirements depend on the individual’s prior record of service.

Information concerning water and sewer services and billing can be obtained by calling 660-562-8005.

Public Water Supply District No. 1

The Public Water Supply District No. 1 supplies water to the rural area surrounding Maryville.

The office is at 124 E. Third St. and the phone number is 660-582-5011.

Customers need to come into the office, fill out a user’s agreement, and pay a deposit and connection fee.

The office is open from 8 a.m. until noon, and from 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

HIGH SPEED INTERNET CABLE/SATELLITE TV SERVICE

Optimum

Optimum provides high-speed internet service for Maryville customers providing two-way internet access through its cable modems.

Optimum also offers bundles for internet, landline phone and cable TV service. For more information, call 844-874-7558.

United Fiber

United Fiber, a United Electric Cooperative subsidiary provides service options throughout the city of Maryville and many areas outside of the city limits.

United Fiber also offers bundles for internet, landline phone and fiber based television service.

For specific information, call 800-5856454.

Two rural airports serve Maryville area

Northwest Missouri Regional Airport

Located just a few miles west of downtown Maryville and all of its services, shopping and restaurants is the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport at 25775 Hawk Road.

Built after World War II, the airport holds a tract of 175 acres of land. It provides general aviation services, including hangar rentals, to the aviation community and business travelers.

Constructed in 2008, the airport’s terminal building is available to pilots and the general community. It is an attractive facility with a pilots’ lounge, vending machines, rest rooms and a conference room that can accommodate up to 50 people. Courtesy cars for pilots can be picked up outside the building.

The airport has a 75 x 4,600 foot runway (Runway 14/36). In 2016, approximately 4,000 feet of the runway and taxiways underwent a renovation project and all of the old concrete was replaced. The

project was awarded the Missouri/Kansas Chapter, ACPA Excellence in Concrete Paving Award.

The Northwest Missouri Regional Airport is equipped with both JetA and AvGAS self-service fuel that is available to

pilots 24 hours a day. The airport is staffed part-time by an attendant.

Additional information about the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport is available at www.nwregionalair.com or by calling 660-562-8001.

Rankin Airport

Built in 1972 and located east of town at 26842 Jet Road, Rankin Airport is privately owned and operated by Kevin Rankin.

Facilities include an office, a shop/hangar and four additional hangars. It has a 3,200-foot runway.

Northwest Aviation offers training for private, commercial, instrument and flight instructor ratings at this facility.

Also available are airplane maintenance, repairs, annual inspections and restoration.

For more information, call 660-562-7450.

Maryville offers multiple public transportation options

Maryville offers four types of ground public transportation services.

Northwest Taxi and Shuttle Service

Headquartered in Maryville, Northwest Taxi and Shuttle Service has been a local mainstay for several years.

Along with its local taxi service, Northwest Taxi also provides shuttle services for out-of-town doctor’s appointments, trips to regional shopping centers, and to Kansas City International Airport, and Eppley Airfield in Omaha.

Call 660-254-2958 to schedule a ride or to inquire about cost.

NO-DA-WAY County Taxi Service

The NO-DA-WAY County Taxi Service, provides rides throughout the county and beyond.

To reach them call 660-224-9269.

Older Adults Transport Service

OATS is a local public transit service for

senior citizens, handicapped individuals, and rural populations. It serves Nodaway County in several ways with pre-scheduled trips. In-town rides are available to Maryville residents from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

More information, including specific numbers to call depending on your desired route, can be found at their website, oatstransit.org.

SafeRides

To ensure the safety of its students while getting around town, Northwest Missouri State University started the SafeRides program. SafeRides provides in-town shuttle service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and late-night rides from Thursday to Saturday. SafeRides employs student drivers and is managed by one of the University Police Department’s full-time dispatchers.

To request a ride, call 660-562-1245. To view the shuttle’s schedule, visit the University Police Department portal on Northwest Missouri State University’s website at nwmissouri.edu.

Northwest Missouri Regional Airport is shown during a fly-in event.

BUSINESS

Chamber of Commerce helps local businesses

The Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit corporation comprised of local businesses and professional community members who volunteer their time and resources to make Maryville and Nodaway County a better place to live, work and do business.

The chamber is organized to promote and sustain the advancement of the agricultural, legislative, educational, recreational,

industrial and professional services, retail interests, to increase tourism of the city and its trade area, and to better the community as a whole.

The chamber is governed by a

board of directors who represent member businesses and professional leadership of the community.

The chamber promotes Maryville and its businesses

5 hotels offer lodging options

• America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, 1700 E. First St., is near the U.S. Highway 71 bypass. Suites include a living and work area with a kitchenette. Rooms come with a microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary breakfast is available. Call 660-562-3111

for reservations.

• Bearcat Inn & Suites, 2817 S. Main St., is a smoke-free, two-story hotel offering 50 rooms. It features a complimentary breakfast buffet. Located close to restaurants, parking for boats, campers and trucks is available. Pets are

welcome. Call 660-562-2002 for information.

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites is located at 2 Fall Drive adjacent to Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. The hotel offers 40 rooms. Two family suites can sleep six, one king executive suite and one king suite with a hot tub are

through referrals, website listings, directories, the annual Farm/City Banquet, Great Northwest Day at the Capitol and candidates’ forums.

The chamber provides its members with networking opportunities such as the Ambassador’s and Leadership Maryville programs and monthly events.

If you are opening a new business in town, the chamber can provide exposure for your busi-

available, as are two handicapaccessible suites on the first floor. Each room comes with free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, microwave and coffee machine. Call 660-224-2222 for reservations.

• Country Hearth Inn, 222 E. Summit Drive, is adjacent to Bearcat Inn & Suites and offers 32 rooms. Continental breakfast is available daily and pets are welcome. Call 660-

ness or service with a ribbon-cutting event.

New residents are encouraged to stop by the chamber office at 408 N. Market St. to pick up information about the town and local businesses.

For more information on how to become involved in the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce, call 660-582-8643 or visit the chamber’s website at maryvillechamber.com.

582-8088 for information.

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2929 S. Main St., is located on U.S. Business Route 71. This smoke-free hotel has 59 rooms and suites on three floors, served by an elevator. Rooms with hot tubs are available, as is free Wi-Fi, a heated indoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Call 660-562-9949 for reservations.

Maryville is served by six financial institutions

Maryville and Nodaway County residents and businesses are served by six financial institutions, including five banks and a credit union, all providing a wide range of services, including electronic banking.

• Bank Midwest has two Maryville locations offering a broad range of products and services to meet the needs of customers.

The main office in Maryville is located at 402 N. Main St. with a convenient driveup facility nearby at 508 N. Main St.. The main bank is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drive-up services are available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. An ATM is available at the drive-up location.

The main telephone number is 660-5822131.

• Southern Bank is located at 105 N. Main St.. Founded in 1887, the bank handles $4.3 billion in assets with banking centers located throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and Kansas. Maryville lobby hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Drive-up windows are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. and from

8 a.m. until noon on Saturday. A 24-hour ATM is also available. The Maryville telephone number is 855-452-7272.

• Nodaway Valley Bank has been located at the corner of Third and Main streets in Maryville since 1868.

A second Maryville facility is located at 1303 S. Main St.. Both facilities have drive-up ATMs. The downtown bank’s lobby hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. Drive-up hours at both Maryville locations are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

The south bank lobby is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 660-562-3232. Online chat and account opening is available at www.nvb.com.

• Northwest Missouri Regional Credit Union, located at 26155 Country Lane, was chartered in 1933 and is proud to serve the students, alumni, employees, emeritus faculty and immediate family of the private and state schools in the 19-county area included in the Northwest Missouri State University district as described in the Missouri Statutes and employee groups in northwest Missouri. Lobby hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The drive-up

window is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

The telephone number is 660-582-5747.

• US Bank is a branch of US Bancorp, the sixth largest commercial bank in the United States. It provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services. The bank is located at 120 S. Main St. and provides lobby services from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday. Drive-up service also is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. till noon on Saturday.

The main phone number is 660-582-7159.

• Connections Bank, The bank opened in 2016 at 2920 S. Main St. and earlier this year changed its name to be more in line with the services it provides.

The bank was started in Platte City, Missouri in 1887 by the William C. Wells family. The Maryville branch is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The drive-up window is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

More information is available online at connections.bank, or by calling 660-2242558.

NCED provides development

Nodaway County Economic Development focuses on existing business and industry service, business recruitment, and community development services.

This nonprofit organization is focused on countywide goals of job creation, new capital investment and growing community wealth.

In response to the old saying “It takes a village to raise a child,” Nodaway County Economic Development suggests that “It takes a community to grow a business.”

Be it industry, small business, technology development or new retail business, NCED facilitates or assists with various business services such as financial packaging and incentive development, location and site selection, business modeling, marketing review, feasibility and market studies, and a revolving loan fund for façade development.

Nodaway County Economic Development, led by Josh McKim, believes in the power of homegrown business and appreciates the entrepreneurial spirit of those industries headquartered in the community.

For more information on services offered by Nodaway County Economic Development, call 660-5824490.

Local businesses offer fun for the whole family

The relative quiet Maryville citizens enjoy might lead some to believe they need to look elsewhere for fun. However, Maryville provides a variety of entertainment opportunities.

Bearcat Lanes

If you’re serious about your quest to bowl the perfect 300 game, or just want to enjoy a relaxing game with friends, Bearcat Lanes is for you.

Located at 1803 S. Main St., Bearcat Lanes offers competitive action for league bowlers and plenty of time for open bowling on its 16 wellmaintained alleys.

Cosmic Bowl is Thursday night. For more information, or to schedule a fundraiser or special event, call 660-582-2571.

The Hangar Cinema

Whether you want action, comedy, romance, drama, science fiction

or fantasy, The Hangar, located at 1602 S. Main St. in Maryville has the latest movie releases for you to enjoy.

Featuring five 30-foot, curved wall-to-wall viewing screens, Dolby Digital Surround Sound and stadium style seating, The Hangar provides an exciting viewing experience.

For more information, including listings and show times, call 660582-7100 or visit www.hangar1. com.

Timbearcats Axe Throwing

Located at 218 N. Main St., proprietor Shaun Thornton offers an all new experience for area residents.

Timbearcats Axe Throwing is a fun and easy activity that is great for date night, team building activities, family functions, birthday parties and more.

For more information or to schedule a time check out their website at www. timbearcatsaxethrowing.com or on Facebook or phone at 660-215-0112.

The Fields Paintball

If seeking a little thrill in the outdoors, The Fields Paintball offers an experience that cannot be found anywhere else in northwest Missouri.

The Fields Paintball is a yearround full service paintball facility with a permanent 20-acre paintball park in Maryville. The park is located at 1610 S. Main St. For more information check out their website at www.fieldspaintball.com.

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Jennifer Geib throws an ax during a birthday party at Timbearcats in downtown Maryville.

Radio stations air local news, alternative, country and NPR

KXCV 90.5 FM/ KRNW 88.9 FM KXCV 90.5 FMMaryville and a repeater station, KRNW 88.9 FM - Chillicothe are the National Public Radio (NPR) affiliates serving most of north Missouri and parts of Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. Both stations are licensed to the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents. Each trimester KXCV is staffed by up to 25 Northwest students who serve as announcers, news writers and news anchors.

KXCV/KRNW offers in-depth national and world news, Americana, classical and jazz music, informative programs like NPR’s Here and Now and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

KXCV and KRNW also are the flagship stations for the Bearcat Radio Network, which broadcasts live all Bearcat football and basketball games. KXCV will be broadcasting Maryville Spoofhound football.

KNI'M Country KNIM 95.9 FM/1580 AM

KNI'M 95.9 FM/1580 AM features golden country hits of today, along with local, state and regional news

along with weather and sports reports.

97.1 FM, REAL ALTERNATIVE

97.1 FM Real Alternative features an alternative rock format, playing tracks from the genre's inception through today, along with local news, weather, and live sports broadcasts.

Each morning listeners can tune in to the nationally syndicated morning show the Bob & Tom Show.

The station also has a local morning show. This year it plans to air Maryville Spoofhound football games each Friday night.

KZLX 106.7 FM

KZLX 106.7 is a radio station broadcasting a Top 40 format located on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University.

The station serves the Maryville area and is run by Northwest students.

According to its website, the station offers live radio coverage of events, live concerts and deejay service. Specialty shows include: Nerdmageddon, Hot Cakes, The Time Machine and more.

Maryville parks offer unique sights throughout town

From the Maryville Aquatic Center in Beal Park on the city’s east side to softball fields at Donaldson Westside Park, Maryville Parks & Recreation maintains a variety of public recreation areas.

The Maryville Community Center, located at 1407 N. Country Club Road, is adjacent to the Missouri National Guard Armory. The center provides Maryville residents with all-season recreation facilities for children and adults. Meeting rooms also are available for community groups. The telephone number is 660-562-2923.

The Maryville Aquatic Center features two waterslides, two diving boards, zerodepth entry, fountains and more. Call 660562-2663 for more information.

Parks are listed below.

Beal Park, 500 N. Laura St. – Maryville Aquatic Center, ball fields, tennis, sand volleyball, basketball courts, picnic facilities and playground equipment.

Donaldson Westside Park, 1000 N. Country Club Road – baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, skateboard area, picnic facilities, amphitheater and playground equipment.

• Downtown Pocket Park, corner of Third and Main streets — National Humane Society Alliance pet fountain and a replica old schoolhouse venue.

• Franklin Park, 721 N. Main St. – Freedom Rock plaza, picnic facilities, a Bocce ball setup and playground equipment.

• Happy Hollow Park, 709 E. Third St. – basketball courts, picnic facilities and playground equipment.

• Judah Park, 615 W. Thompson St. – Peach Creek, walking trail, picnic facilities and playground equipment.

• Little Peach Park, 704 W. Edwards St. – basketball court.

Robertson-Crist Nature Park, 519 Prather Street – walking trail, picnic facilities and two ponds.

• Sisson-Eek Park, 406 W. Lincoln St. – basketball court, picnic facilities and playground equipment.

• Sunrise Park, 1316 E. Halsey St. – baseball field, basketball court, picnic facilities and playground equipment.

• Thompson Splash ‘N’ Play, corner of South Munn Avenue and State Route V – splash pad equipment.

Wabash Park, 915 N. Mulberry St. – basketball court, picnic facilities and playground equipment.

The Thomson Splash 'N' Play is shown in 2021 its first open to the public.

Mozingo Lake Recreation Park offers outdoor excitement

Top-notch outdoor recreation is only minutes away from Maryville at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.

Five miles east of Downtown Maryville, Mozingo Lake Recreation Park is a 3,000acre park with a 1,000-acre lake and 26 total miles of shoreline with numerous inlets and coves conducive to freshwater fishing.

Mozingo Lake was ranked in the “Top 100 Bass Fishing Lakes in the United States” by Bassmaster’s Magazine and provides tremendous leisure and sportfishing opportunities. Boating, skiing and swimming in a designated area, also are permitted.

Nature Trails and Group Camping

Additional amenities include a variety of trails, both paved and natural surface. On the west side of the lake an approximately seven-mile natural surface multi-use trail connects to the Equestrian Campground.

Equestrians, along with hikers, runners and other outdoor enthusiasts enjoy using the trail and campground facilities. Another trail features a 70-foot walking bridge and a gazebo overlooking the lake. The gazebo is a great spot from which to observe wildlife, including pheasants, quail, several varieties of ducks and geese, turkeys, hawks, owls and eagles. Of course, you’re not likely to get away without seeing the usual deer, rabbits, squirrels, otters, red foxes and — if you’re lucky — coyotes.

Several large picnic shelters are available and other small picnic areas are scattered throughout the park. A group camp site with five cabins that can sleep up to 65 individuals and a shower house is avail-

People are shown on a large floating device in July 2020 at Mozingo Lake while preparing for the wake of a passing boat. Mozingo is Nodaway County’s main source of drinking water. The city of Maryville has undertaken numerous steps to update and regulate the water system.

able, along with a multipurpose building featuring a commercial kitchen that can accommodate up to 100 individuals. The group camp site is an excellent venue for church groups, family reunions or retreats. For more information or to make reservations, visit mozingolake.com or call 660-562-2323.

Golfing

Mozingo Lake Recreation Park is home to 27 holes of world-class golf. The oldest course — the Sechrest 18 — opened more than 20 years ago and has been praised by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 golf courses under $50” and by Golf Digest for being a “role model for municipalities.”

This year it was also named “No. 1 Course in Missouri” in the annual Golfers Choice Awards given out by NBC Sports’ GolfPass.

The Sechrest 18 is a beautiful and challenging golf course located on approximately 250 acres of rolling hills along

the eastern shore of Mozingo Lake. The course features lush greens, well-kept fairways, native grass roughs and water and sand hazards.

Mozingo Lake Recreation Park was improved in May 2016 with the opening of the Watson 9 hybrid golf course. That year, the Watson 9 was ranked as one of the top 15 hybrid courses in North America by Golf Digest. The course features nine regulation greens on a 1,600-yard layout, with a large pitching and putting area for teaching and practice.

The Watson 9 was designed by Kansas City-based golf legend Tom Watson and provides both a challenge for experienced golfers as well as an introduction for beginners. Since opening, the Watson 9 has attracted several competitive youth tournaments and has seen an increase in the number of beginner youth golfers who attend the junior golf camps held there. For more information or to schedule tee times, call the Mozingo Golf Course Pro Shop at 660-562-3864.

Lodging

Mozingo Lake has no shortage of lodging for visitors. One hundred and three RV camp sites are available for guests, with electricity (30/50 amp) and water hookups at each site, and a pump station. Laundry facilities, a shower house, playgrounds, boat docks and easily accessible paved trails are just some of the amenities available at RV camp sites.

The equestrian campground on the west side of the lake has an additional 13 RV sites. The campground provides direct access to the equestrian trail.

Thirty-seven primitive campsites, located in a beautiful wooded area offering lake views, are also available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Eight fully furnished cabins, all with unobstructed views of the lake also are available. The furnished cabins make a great place for visiting relatives to stay and are a perfect weekend getaway location for Nodaway County residents. The cabins sleep from four to 15 people and are quite popular, so reservations should be made as early as possible.

For more information, call 660-562-2323.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites, a privatelyowned and operated hotel, opened in the spring of 2017.

For more information or to make reservations, call 660-224-2222.

Mozingo Event Center

Mozingo Event Center is the perfect setting for business and professional meetings. Rooms can be arranged to suit the specific needs of your group or conference.

All the staff at the conference center are committed to providing you with a welcoming environment for your personal and professional events. Call 660-562-8001 for more information.

IN MARYVILLE

Local restaurants offer plenty of food options

A&G Restaurant, 208 N. Main St., Maryville, is open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. A&G offers a wide variety of fresh, homemade items from the 14-page lunch and dinner menu and complete bar service. A&G is also famous for its Greek Night on Friday’s. Call 660-582-4421 for more information.

Applebee’s is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at 2919 S. Main St. in Maryville. Applebee’s offers a hometown atmosphere and memorabilia from local schools and historical points. The diversified menu features more than 50 items ranging from appetizers to desserts, all available for dining in and carrying out. Call 660-562-3161 for more information and Applebee’s

Carside To Go.

Black Pony Brewing Company, 101 E. Fourth St., is a microbrewery serving beer and food in downtown Maryville. The business offers specials and events throughout the week, such as Music Bingo and live music acts. The brewery is open from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Find them on Facebook or call 660-224-0119, for more information.

Burger King, 1601 S. Main St. in Maryville, is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. Call 660-582-0062 for more information.

Casey’s General Store has three Maryville locations. Open 7 days a week from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m., the new store is

at 1925 S. Main St. The phone number is 660-562-0113. The original store at 1520 N. Main St. is open from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m., every day. The kitchen is open from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., every day. The phone number is 660-562-7501. A third location at 1719 E. First St., is open 24 hours a day. Fresh bakery items and breakfast pizza are available all day, and burgers, chicken, traditional pizza and sub sandwiches are served beginning at 11:30 a.m. Its phone number is 660-5622021.

Clear Creek Grill & Bar, is located at 130 N. Depot St. in Maryville and offers a fast menu filled with pub-favorite sandwiches from around the country. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Find them on social media or call 660-582-5676 for more information.

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is located at 1912 S. Main St., Maryville. The restaurant offers their normal lineup of burgers and Blizzards, as well as a Coke Freestyle machine with over 100 drink

combinations. Normal hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. For more information, call 660-582-5622.

Domino’s is open from 10:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Domino’s specializes in 30 minutes or less carryout and delivery, a variety of pizza toppings and crust, chicken, salad, and sodas. Domino’s is located at 1006 S. Main St., Maryville. Call 660-5622800 for more information.

El Maguey’s Mexican Restaurant, 918 S. Main St., Maryville, offers its own brand of fast, authentic Mexican food. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday though Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 660-562-1104.

Nopal Mexican Restaurant, 2717 S. Main St., Maryville, serves Caldo De Pollo, Mexican Salad and Beef Steak Ranchero among many other popular menu items. It is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and

Saturday. Carryout orders are available. The phone number is 660-541-4127.

Goldie's Cafe, (Formerly The Stack Shack), 22783 U.S. Highway 71, Maryville, offers meals for anyone participating in the livestock auction.

Gray’s is open from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and has daily specials with a variety of meals to order from the menu. Gray’s is located at 22979 U.S. Highway 71. Call 660-582-2412 for information.

The Hangar, located at 1602 S. Main St., Maryville, offers New York style, brick-oven pizzas and movie theater concessions at the local multi-theater cinema. The Hangar is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Order inside or online at www.hangar1.com.

Happy Garden, 514 N. Main St. in Maryville, is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Happy Garden offers a variety of Chinese cuisine from a large menu. Call 660-582-6668 for more information.

Hy-Vee Kitchen, open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in the Maryville Hy-Vee, 1217 S. Main St., Chinese Express, New York Style Deli, grill and grand buffet. Call 660-582-2191 for complete information.

Jimmy John’s, 1005 S. Main St. in Maryville, is a counter-serve chain specializing in sub and club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips. Jimmy John’s is open daily for dine-in, pick up, or delivery, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information or to place an order, call 660-582-7777.

THE PALMS

Joy Wok, 1416 S. Main St., Maryville, is a Chinese buffet and sushi restaurant located in the Mary Mart Shopping Center. They are open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more, call 660-562-6888.

Kool Kats, 811 S. Main St., offers 60plus flavors of shaved ice as well as banana splits, shakes and malts. The store now offers baked goods. It is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

KFC is located at 1622 S. Main St., Maryville. KFC is open from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reach KFC at 660-582-8522.

Kris and Kates, 119 W. Fourth St., is a seasonal spot for cold treats and offers a variety of ice creams, shakes, malts and much more. They also offer a limited food menu. It is open from noon to 10 p.m. daily.

McDonald’s is located at 1106 S. Main St., Maryville. McDonald’s is open 24 hours a day, Wednesday through Sunday and 4 a.m. to midnight Monday and Tuesday. Contact McDonald’s at 660-582-8222.

Pagliai’s Pizza is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch Tuesday through Friday and 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Customers may request their favorite pizza for the buffet. Pagliai’s is located at 611 S. Main, Maryville. Call 660-582-5750 for more information.

The Palms Bar and Grill, 422 N. Buchanan, , is a neighborhood gathering place dedicated to a quality experience for its guests. The locally owned eatery has an elevated bar menu, live events and a trendy ambiance. It is open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., The Palms is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

on Sunday.

The Perk, 324 N. Main St., offers a variety of hot and cold coffees and other specialty beverages in tehe heart of downtown. The coffee shop also serves a variety of pastries and breakfast items.

The Perk is open from 7 a.m. to7 p.m. Monday thrrough Wednesay and Saturday. On Thursdays and Fridays it is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 816

Pizza Hut, 732 S. Main St., Maryville, is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Pizza Hut offers popular toppings and specialty pizzas on a variety of crusts, pasta, and sandwiches. Take-out and delivery are both available. Call Pizza Hut at 660-562-2468.

Pizza Ranch, 215 Che Drive, Maryville, offers the country’s best chicken and fixings with an array of pizzas, desserts and a salad bar. Customers may request their favorite pizza for the buffet. Buffet hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Sunday. Get more information or order by calling 660-224-2185 or visiting pizzaranch.com.

Planet Sub is at 221 W. Fourth St., adjacent to the Student Body. Planet Sub is a counter-serve chain for sizeable subs built on house-made bread with fillings ranging from tuna to tempeh. Hours are

11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Scooter’s Coffee is located at 1308 S. Main St. across from the Hy-Vee Plaza. Offering both an inside seating area and a convenient drive-up window, Scooter’s serves espresso and other coffee drinks, along with a variety of smoothies and pastries. Restaurant hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 660-224-2207.

Señor Burrito, 121 S. Main St., Maryville, offers made-to-order burritos, nachos and other fast Mexican food. There are daily specials, as well as $1.05 Happy Hour Tacos from 2-5 p.m. every day except Thursday. Normal business hours are Monday through Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Señor Burrito is closed Sundays. For more information, call 660-562-2433.

Simply Siam, 314 N. Main St., Maryville, specializes in traditional Thai cuisine, served in a comfortable setting. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call 660582-2077 for menu and delivery.

Snowie, is a shaved ice trailer that can be found around Nodaway County and beyond, offering snow cones. Follow them on social media for location.

Sonic Drive-In, 721 S. Main St., Maryville, is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Call 660562-3545 for more information.

Starbucks Coffee has three locations in Maryville, one located in the Maryville Hy-Vee, one located in the B.D. Owens Library on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University and the newest store at 1621 S. Main St.. Starbucks is known for its signature coffee blends and

roasts, as well as its bistro-type menu. The Hy-Vee and the newest Starbucks are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The B.D. Owens Starbucks follows the library’s operating hours, open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. It can be reached at 660-562-1692.

Subway, 524 N. Main St., is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. At Subway, customers can order a sub sandwich of your choice on fresh baked bread spanning six to 12 inches. It can be reached at 660-582-5544.

Taco Bell, 1117 S. Main St., offers Maryville its “Think Outside the Bun” dining experience with Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas and nachos. Open from 7 to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday. Call 660-5623900 for additional information.

Taco John’s, 1015 S. Main St., Maryville, is open from 8 a.m. to midnight on Sunday; 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; and 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Call 660582-8056 for more information.

William Coy’s Farm To Table Restaurant, located at 1 Fall Drive inside of Mozingo Lake Recreation Park, serves American cuisine with a French twist. With an everchanging, seasonal menu, William Coy’s bring a unique dining experience by serving the freshest proteins and produce from local Kansas and Missouri farms. William Coy’s is open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch Sunday; For more information call 660-562-4644.

MARYVILLE R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT

PUBLIC EDUCATION ... a sound investment in America

Maryville R-II is a comprehensive school system accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), a member of the Midland Empire Conference (MEC), and a designated A+ school with a long tradition of academic excellence. Through a school, home, and community partnership, Maryville R-II strives to develop continuous learners of good character who positively contribute to society.

MARYVILLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

418 East Second Street • 660-562-3915

Laura Tobin, Director

The MECC strives to build a strong foundation for students’ future successes. It provides a high quality social and academic program while promoting the exploration of individual abilities and interests. Special education services for three- and four-year-old children with disabilities are available and integrated at this site, as well.

EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

418 East Second Street • 660-562-3233

Philip Pohren, Principal Madeline Dowis, Assistant Principal Eugene Field Elementary School provides full day instruction for students in first through fourth grade. All academic classes focus on literacy in math and reading while incorporating other subjects and social skills. Students have exploratory classes such as physical education, computers, library, art, and music. For a nominal fee, before and after school childcare is also available.

ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY

AEL is located in the Northwest Technical School building at 1515 South Munn Avenue. Director Amanda Haile can be reached at 660-582-5615. Self-paced and individualized instruction is open year round. Both day and evening classes are available

District website: www.maryville.k12.mo.us

MARYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

525 West South Hills Drive • 660-562-3244

Kate Lydon, Principal Chelli Green, Assistant Principal Maryville Middle School houses grades five through eight. It is a “Leader in Me” school and promotes a school-wide culture of leadership, character, and inclusion. Fundamental to this philosophy is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Each student is part of an advisory group that acts as a family unit to provide an avenue for mentoring and monitoring for academic and social progress. Students in the middle school take the traditional core academic classes, as well as exploratory classes. In middle school, students have the opportunity to begin competitive sports and performance fine arts.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

1501 South Munn Avenue – 660-562-3255

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Logan Lightfoot, Superintendent

Steve Klotz, Assistant Superintendent

Craig Borey, Special Education Director

Lesley Schulte, Administrative Assistant

Andrea Allen, Admin. Secretary/Assistant Accountant

Val Clements, Personnel Accountant

Mindy Scadden, Accountant

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Josh McKim President

Kelley Baldwin, Vice President

JR Kurz, Member

Traci Westfall, Member

Mitch Coffelt, Member

Isaiah Korthanke, Member

Dale Baker, Member

Mindy Scadden, Treasurer

Lesley Schulte, Secretary

Regular meeting 3rd Wednesday of each month

MARYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

1503 South Munn Ave. • 660- 562-3511

Thom Alvarez, Principal Bryan Grow, Assistant Principal Maryville High School provides instruction for grades 9-12 through the traditional courses of study, but also offers dual credit courses and advanced placement options for qualifying students. Students have the opportunity to participate in many organizations and programs such as National Honor Society, band/flags, choir, drama, debate, forensics, academic team and Hound Howlin’ City. There are many athletic options, as well: baseball, basketball, cheer/dance, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.

NORTHWEST TECHNICAL SCHOOL

1515 South Munn Ave. • 660-562-3022

Jeremy Ingraham, Director

Northwest Technical School helps students make wise career decisions by allowing exploration of new and emerging occupations. Hands-on training provides a background of practical knowledge and skills. Specialized classes and training are available in the following areas: health service, family & consumer sciences, technology, business, building trades, childcare, agriculture, auto mechanics, welding, and auto collision repair. NTS serves other area schools in these programs. It serves the community with classes available outside the traditional school day in areas such as personal enrichment, health, crafts, great outdoors, business, computer, etc. Flyers with current offerings are published periodically and always available.

For information on Transportation and Bus Schedules call 660-562-3663

Advancing learning, leadership, character, and collaboration

Maryville R-II focuses on student growth

Maryville R-II School District

Maryville R-II is a comprehensive school system accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and a member of the Midland Empire Conference.

A designated A+ school with a long tradition of academic excellence, Maryville R-II consistently earns over 97 percent on its annual performance report from DESE.

Board of Education

The board typically holds its regular meeting on the third Wednesday of each month.

Josh McKim, president

Kelley Baldwin, vice president

Mitch Coffelt, member

JR Kurz, member

Traci Westfall, member

Dale Baker, member

Isaiah Korthanke, member

Lesley Schulte, secretary

Mindy Scadden, treasurer

Administration Building

1501 S. Munn Ave. - 562-3255

Logan Lightfoot, Superintendent

Steve Klotz, Assistant Superintendent

Craig Borey, Special Education Director

Lesley Schulte, Administrative Assistant

Mindy Scadden, Accountant

Andrea Allen, Assistant Accountant

Val Clements, Personnel Accountant

Amber Volner, Director Nutritional Services

Adam Townsend, Supervisor of Buildings, Grounds

For information on transportation and bus schedules call 660-562-3663.

District website: www.maryville.k12.mo.us

Maryville Early Childhood Center

418 E. Second St. – 562-3915

Laura Tobin, Director

The MECC strives to build a strong foundation for pre-k through kindergarten students’ future successes. It provides a high quality social and academic program while promoting the exploration of individual abilities and interests.

Special education services for 3- and 4-year-old children with disabilities are available and integrated at this site, as well.

Eugene Field Elementary School

418 E. Second St. – 562-3233

Philip Pohren, Principal

Madeline Dowis, Assistant Principal Eugene Field Elementary School provides full day instruction for students in first through fourth grade. All academic classes focus on literacy in math and reading while incorporating other subjects and social skills. Students have exploratory classes such as physical education, computers, library, art, and music. For a nominal fee, before and after school child care is also available.

GED classes available

For area residents who haven’t completed a high school education, the Adult Education and Literacy program is available to earn a high school equivalency certificate.

Preparing for and completing the High School Equivalency exam may lead to improved employment opportunities.

The program is offered at the Northwest Missouri Learning Center in the Thompson-Ringold building on the Northwest Missouri State University campus.

AEL offers continuing educational opportunities for self-improvement and academic achievement.

Maryville Middle School

525 W. South Hills Drive – 562-3244

Kate Lydon, Principal

Chelli Green, Assistant Principal

Maryville Middle School houses grades five through eight. It is a “Leader in Me” school and promotes a school-wide culture of leadership, character, and inclusion. Fundamental to this philosophy is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Each student is part of an advisory group that acts as a family unit to provide an avenue for mentoring and monitoring for academic and social progress. Students in the middle school take the traditional core academic classes, as well as exploratory classes. In middle school, students have the opportunity to begin competitive sports and performance fine arts.

Maryville High School

1503 S. Munn Ave. – 562-3511

Thom Alvarez, Principal Bryan Grow, Assistant Principal

High school graduates are welcome to enroll in courses to refresh basic skills. This can be especially helpful for those who want to change jobs or go on to college or technical school. All classes are free and open to the public.

Individual needs and the pace of learning vary, so students can plan on four to six months of preparation before taking the HiSET exam.

Maryville High School provides instruction for grades 9-12 through the traditional courses of study, but also offers dual credit courses and advanced placement options for qualifying students. Students have the opportunity to participate in many organizations and programs such as National Honor Society, band, choir, drama, debate, forensics, academic bowl and Hound Howlin’ City. There are many athletic options, as well: football, cross country, volleyball, golf, tennis, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball, soccer, softball and cheer/dance.

Northwest Technical School

1515 S. Munn Ave. – 562-3022

Jeremy Ingraham, Director Northwest Technical School helps students make wise career decisions by allowing exploration of new and emerging occupations. Hands-on training provides a background of practical knowledge and skills.

Specialized classes and training are available in the following areas: health service, family and consumer sciences, technology, business, building trades, childcare, agriculture, auto mechanics, welding, and auto collision repair. NTS serves other area schools in these programs. It serves the community with classes available outside the traditional school day in areas such as personal enrichment, health, crafts, great outdoors, business, computer etc.

Adult Education and Literacy

1515 S. Munn Ave. – 582-5615

Amanda Haile, Director

AEL is located in at the Northwest Technical School. Self-paced and individualized instruction is open year round. Both day and evening classes are available.

Students may choose either a morning or evening class schedule at the Learning Center. Morning hours are from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and evening hours are available from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

Classes also are offered twice a week at the Hundley-Whaley Center in Albany, Missouri.

New class sessions are coming up. Call 660-582-5615 for more information.

EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY

Maryville offers two private schools for students

Horace Mann Laboratory School

The Horace Mann Laboratory School is a kindergarten through sixth-grade laboratory school located on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University. Student-centered project learning challenges children to be creative and inspired. Children are engaged in learning experiences designed to foster

a love of learning through questioning, exploration, collaboration and natural curiosity.

Horace Mann follows the Northwest calendar with the exception of ending classes three weeks later in May. STEM-focused summer school is offered in June and is available to all children in the community. Child care is available before and after school, Monday through Friday,

when children participate in supervised after-school activities, including group games, reading, and physical activities. For more information or to schedule a tour call, 660-562-1233.

St. Gregory Catholic School

Do the Right Thing, Treat People Right, Live Like Jesus –is the “life pledge” of St. Gregory Catholic School.

Located at 315 S. Davis St., the school offers classes for students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is fully accredited by the North Central Association and the Missouri Chapter of the National Federation of State Non-Public School Accrediting Associations, which is recognized by the Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The school integrates faith development into a comprehensive academic program. Before and after school child care is available from 6:15 to 7:30 a.m., and from 2:40 to 5:30 p.m. Along with its traditional students, St. Gregory Catholic School welcomes students from all faith backgrounds. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 660-582-2462.

MU Extension offers programs

The University of Missouri Extension office is located on the third floor of the Nodaway County Administration Center, 403 N. Market St.

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Northwest offers opportunity for continuing education

Northwest Missouri State University — a state-assisted, four-year regional university offering 127 undergraduate majors and 40 master’s programs — has been a part of the Maryville community and the northwest Missouri region since 1905.

Founded as the Fifth District Normal School, the institution has evolved into a vibrant and diverse learning community with an enrollment of more than 7,100 students hailing from about 40 states and 40 countries. More than 700 faculty and staff are employed by the university, which offers classes on its Maryville campus and at Northwest-Kansas City at the Northland Innovation Center in Gladstone. In addition to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, the university offers specialist degree and two-year certificate programs. Further illustrating its growth regional impact, Northwest recently opened its new state of the art Agricultural Learning Center at the 448-acre R.T. Wright Farm, located

north of the campus on U.S. Highway 71.

The first public university in the nation to implement a fully networked campus, in 1987, Northwest provides fully-loaded notebook computers to all students.

The emphasis on hands-on experiences and technology at Northwest is reflected in the university’s high success and graduation rates. Northwest boasts a freshman retention rate of 76 percent and a graduation rate in the 89th percentile of its national peer group.

Since 1993, Northwest has been Missouri’s official state arboretum. More than 1,700 trees of more than 160 different species cover the campus and fulfill both aesthetic and educational purposes.

Interim University President Clarence Green is leading the school while the Regents search for its next president.

For more information about Northwest call 660-562-1212 or visit www.nwmissouri.edu

Extension, an integral part of the national land-grant system of state universities, is a non-formal educational resource extending the research-based knowledge and problem-solving resources of the University of Missouri system to people throughout the state. University of Missouri Extension is the local link between the resources of the four University of Missouri campuses in Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla and St. Louis and Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and people throughout the state.

Direction for local programming is provided through the extension council, an elected board of 16 county residents. Programs include Agriculture Education, Nutrition and Health Education, Family Nutrition Education, Housing and Environmental Design and eight 4-H clubs located in Maryville and throughout the county.

Extension council members and extension staff act as educational “brokers,” putting the interests and concerns of local people together with the resources of our land-grant universities in such a way that people can obtain their goals.

Randa Doty is the program director for MU Extension in Nodaway County and can be reached at 660-582-8101.

Extension information and help with services can also be found on the internet at http://extension.missouri.edu/ nodaway or on their Facebook page MU Extension in Nodaway County.

ABOVE: Wyatt Boyer holds his chicken during the 2023 Nodaway County 4-H/FFA Livestock show.

BELOW: Kennedy Doty holds a rabbit during Pee-Wee competition.

FORUM FILE PHOTOS

Public library valuable asset for all ages

The Maryville Public Library, located at the intersection of Fifth and Main streets, was established in 1904 and is housed in the old federal building.

Library hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Nearly 50,000 books and other materials are available to MPL cardholders. These items include CDs, DVDs, newspapers and magazines, musical instruments and thousands of e-books and downloadable audiobooks.

Internet access and document printing, scanning, test proctoring, copying and faxing services also are available, along with other electronic resources like online foreign language learning software.

On request, books can be delivered to the homebound in Maryville, and books not found in the library’s collection may be available via inter-library loan.

The library offers a conference room to small groups by reservation. The room holds up to 12 people. Eligible activities include small group meetings, book clubs, and small group training sessions. Regularly scheduled programs are

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The Probate Division deals with guardianships, conservatorships, descendants’ estates and mental health proceedings. The phone number is 660-582-5431.

The office of Circuit Clerk Elaine Wilson is on the first floor of the courthouse. Her office monitors child support payments and payments in all felony cases. Filings of $25,000 or more are submitted to this office.

The phone number for the circuit clerk’s office is 660-582-5431.

From her office on the first floor of the courthouse, Prosecuting Attorney Tina Deiter has jurisdiction over all felony and misdemeanor offenses occurring in Nodaway County.

If a criminal case is transferred to another county, she retains jurisdiction over the case and prosecutes it in that county. Deiter also prosecutes all state traffic offenses and all criminal jury trials for offenses occurring in Nodaway County. In addition, she represents the state in all misdemeanor criminal appeals to the Mis-

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Last year, the group donated $5,000 worth of beef to The Ministry Center and $3,500 to local FFA chapters for projects.

LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Maryville Host Lions - Mark Allen: allenstaceylynn@yahoo.com

Maryville Pride Lions - David Primm, ldprimm@grm.net

available, including reading activities for children from birth to 8 years old, story hours for toddlers and preschoolers, a LEGO club, and a computer coding club. A summer reading program for children ages birth to 18 is offered each year.

Library cards are free to Maryville residents. The process for obtaining a card includes completing an application and providing a photo ID along with two proofs of current address.

Persons living outside Maryville’s taxing district may obtain a library card by paying a $65 per year nonresident fee.

For more information, visit the library or call 660-582-5281. You can also visit the library’s website at www.maryvillepubliclibrary.lib.mo.us or find it on Facebook.

souri Supreme Court. The office recently added Amy Cloud as assistant prosecutor. Additional duties include representing the Nodaway County Juvenile Office in juvenile actions.

As the leading legal representative for the county, Deiter provides legal advice to the Nodaway County Commission and handles the collection of delinquent taxes.

The telephone number for her office is 660-582-8285.

The Maryville Municipal Court is now housed at the Nodaway County Court House. The municipal court handles traffic citations and ordinance violations that occur within the city limits and Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.

The Maryville municipal court telephone number is 660-582-5431.

To raise funds to support these endeavors, the association hosts numerous events throughout the year including its annual Round-up, a community golf tournament, the Cattlemen’s Cookoff, and an event at Backyard Vine and Wine.

Schieber told The Forum that the organization exists because of the support of local cattlemen.

“As cattle numbers in Nodaway County are probably as close to as low as they have ever been, it is good to promote an industry that we … have passion for,” he said.

Treasurer Joe Frueh said that if they can help more beef be consumed by the public and raise awareness of the benefits of beef, “in turn it will help the cattlemen of Nodaway County.”

He explained that the group will see around 350 people at its annual Cattlemen’s Round-up event held the first weekend in February, but not every person who attends raises cattle. Some local producers just want to support the organization.

“That is the only event where we ask our members to come out and support us on what we’re doing in the county,” he said.

From funds raised during that event, they are able to turn around and put that money back into the community through donations of beef products.

“What we raise we provide back to the community,” Frueh said.

“And that will keep working as long as we continue to have the support from the county. We have good support right now,” Schieber finished.

The organization also helps local providers in other ways.

The group has served as a “go-between,” introducing local school districts to the state’s Mo Beef Kids program and local providers. This is work somewhat outside of the association and is just one more way the association works to get local home-raised beef into the school districts.

“We’re associated with the state, so we can see what’s coming down the (pike),” Frueh said. During this year’s drought,

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board members were sending emails and finding locations of producers who were in need of assistance and reaching people at the state level to help them.

“They like to hear our voice in the country,” Schieber said. “... They want to know what’s going on out in the country.”

The association’s board is made up of 10 members: Matt Cline, Dave Riedel, Shelby Lager, Gus Hoepker, Kaysie Wiederholt, board secretary Hailey Vest, board treasurer Frueh, vice president John G. Schenkel, and co-presidents Colton Holtman and Schieber.

With as many events as the association is cooking for, the organization may be in need of more help. To learn more about the organization and its goals, find the cattlemen on Facebook.

The NCCA isn’t the only organization in this county working to help its community. The list above offers several, but by no means all, of the service organizations in the county who are looking for new members.

The Forum will update this list online at bit.ly/Forum-ServiceOrganizations and the contact information it contains for each group as it becomes aware of changes. For addition to the list or for updates, email Skye at skyep@maryvilleforum.com or find her on Facebook.

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Corey Herron 4th Judicial Circuit Court Presiding Judge

HEALTH & SAFETY

Local public servants provide safety, emergency health care

Maryville Police and Fire departments

The Maryville Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief Ron Christian, is headquartered at 101 N Vine St., which serves as the city’s police station.

The R. Keith Wood Public Safety Facility, named after longtime previous director Keith Wood, houses both the police and fire departments.

The police department has authorized a staff of 20 uniformed officers to provide law enforcement services for Maryville residents.

It also provides Maryville with a 911 emergency system, manned by an operator or dispatcher 24 hours a day.

The department is in charge of a lake patrol at the Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. Other programs offered include a comprehensive D.A.R.E. program and a school

resource officer. A radar system housed at department headquarters provides up-to-date weather information for the city.

The Maryville Fire Department employs two full-time firefighters under the supervision of Interim Fire Chief Jace Pine, in addition to maintaining a team of 20 volunteer firefighters.

Maryville Police and Fire departments offer a variety of community services and programs.

For more information call 660562-3209.

University Police Department

The Northwest Missouri State University Police Department is housed in the Support Services Building on the northwest corner of the campus. UPD employs 14 full-time members which make up the police force and several dispatchers. UPD also employs more than 35 students.

Mosaic provides health care

Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville is a fullservice, fully accredited health care organization that serves Maryville and the surrounding area. The hospital is part of the Mosaic Life Care system based in St. Joseph.

A tradition of providing quality, compassionate medical care to the residents of northwest Missouri that began in 1894 has enabled MMC-M to be a viable, active member of the community for 125 years.

The organization encompasses an 81-bed hospital, a multispecialty physician clinic in Maryville, and two subsidiary health clinics in nearby communities.

The hospital’s main telephone number is 660-5622600. The primary telephone number for the physician

clinic is 660-562-2525.

MMC-M continues its commitment of providing medical care for all patients without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, special needs, age or ability to pay.

Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans are accepted. Arrangements can be made for payment options and financial aid is available to eligible patients.

Hospital services offered locally include emergency, general, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedic, nutrition, behavioral health, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, physical, speech and occupational therapies, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services, home health, hospice and an outreach specialty physician clinic.

Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fulltime physician coverage provides treatment for patients for a wide range of emergency situations.

Housed in three locations on the hospital campus, Mosaic Specialty Care - West includes 38 providers from a variety of specialties offering health care services to patients of all ages. General surgery, orthopedic surgery, physical medical and rehabilitation, sports medicine and cardiology are offered in the specialty care clinic located near the hospital’s main entrance. The Cancer Care clinic provides oncology and hematology physician care and the hospital’s infusion services are conveniently located adjacent to the clinic.

Clarence Green has served as the university police chief for nearly 20 years and oversees the department.

For more information call the nonemergency number, 660562-1254.

Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Randy Strong is the chief law enforcement officer for Nodaway County.

The sheriff’s office and the Nodaway County Jail are located at 404 N. Vine St., Maryville. The jail can house a maximum of 44 prisoners.

The sheriff, first elected in 2016, supervises a staff of 25 employees, including deputies who provide law enforcement services to the entire county.

The department also provides D.A.R.E. education at county schools.

The department also has a reserve personnel program and its members assist the regular deputies as needed. For information and non-emergency situations, call 660-582-7451.

Nodaway County Ambulance District

Emergency and non-emergency ambulance transportation is available to residents of Nodaway County and some outlying areas, a total of 885 square miles, through services provided by the Nodaway County Ambulance District, headquartered at 103 Carefree Drive in Maryville. Each ambulance is staffed with a paramedic and EMT 24 hours a day.

Offices hours are 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The non-emergency phone number is 660-582-3311.

Assistance centers offer help

Nodaway County Health Department

The Nodaway County Health Department, located at 2416 S. Main St. in Maryville, provides a wide range of services for county residents.

Services include childhood and adult immunizations, lead testing for children under age 7, blood pressure screenings, pregnancy testing, temporary Medicaid cards, tuberculosis testing, child care consultation for area day care providers, and communicable disease surveillance and investigation. The department works with Vaccines for Children to provide immunizations to children through 18 years of age who are underinsured or uninsured.

The health department also offers Women, Infants and Children, a nutrition

program available to income-eligible pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their children younger than the age of 5.

Birth and death certificates can be issued for Missouri residents. The charge is $15 per birth certificate; $13 for the first death certificate and $10 for additional copies purchased.

The health department issues on-site sewage permits, inspects food establishments, commercial lodging and licensed child care centers, and investigates community concerns in regards to sewage and food handling.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For additional information call 660-562-2755 or visit www.nodawaypublichealth.org.

Division of Senior and Disability Services

The Division of Senior and Disability Services, located at 301 E. Summit Drive in Maryville, offers services and information for individuals aged 60 and older who are in need of supportive services to remain in their own homes.

Protective services are available for those aged 60 and above who are in abusive situations or who are at risk of abuse, including selfneglect and exploitation.

The Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Services authorizes eligible citizens to purchase inhome services. The services include help with personal care, homemaking and daily assistance.

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The purpose of these services is to enable the elderly and disabled to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

To report abuse of seniors and adults with disabilities, the elder abuse/neglect hotline is 800-392-0210.

Family Support Division

The Family Support Division, located at 301 E. Summit Drive in Maryville, offers a variety of temporary services to those in need.

The FSD can provide financial assistance to qualifying families with dependent children, nursing home assistance for residents who meet certain eligibility criteria, medical assistance for individuals who have a qualifying medical condition and limited income and resources.

The Children’s Division offers services for families and children that include child abuse and/or neglect investigations and assessments, protective services for families, intensive in-home services to assist families in addressing abuse or neglect problems which could lead to

the removal of children from the home, foster care services for children who are victims, adoption services, court-ordered home studies and more

For additional information, call the Family Support Division Information Center at 1-855-373-4636. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Family Guidance Center

The Family Guidance Center, located at 109 E. Summit Drive in Maryville, serves Nodaway, Worth, Atchison, Gentry and Holt counties. Numerous programs are provided through this agency by trained professional staff.

The center provides comprehensive outpatient mental health treatment, psychiatric services and evaluation and treatment for substance abuse.

A 24-hour crisis intervention service is available by calling toll-free 888-2798188.

Walk-in meetings are available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to determine eligibility for services. Depending upon the services used, private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare may be used for payment.

The telephone number is 660-582-3139.

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We build automated Control Boxes that control all phases of Grain Storage Systems. This system has a HDMI Touch Screen when you set where the grains is coming from and where you want it to go. The system automatically adjusts the distributor and the bin gates. The truck dump runs continous, if desired, it will run at a slow speed and as soon as the truck starts to dump grain the system sees the amperage increase and drag increases speed. The truck driver never has to push buttons. Just pull up and start dumping again.

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New Grain Legs wired in 2022

View from top of 120 ft. grain leg

Maryville offers several locations to worship

The following is a list of local churches, including phone numbers to call for times of services. All numbers are 660 area code unless otherwise indicated.

MARYVILLE

• Bible Baptist, 523 N. Main St., 236-2806

• The Bridge Church, 1122 S. Main St., 582-2623

• Calvary Chapel, 24770 Interlude Road, 5620001

• Church of Christ, 217 E. Sixth St., 582-8089

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1721 S. Munn Ave., 582-8536

• Church of the Nazarene, 1139 S. Munn Ave., 562-2420

• Community of Christ, 415 W. First St., 582-2651

Countryside Christian Church, 24899 Icon Road, 582-8872

First Baptist Church, 121 E. Jenkins St., 562-2616

• First Christian Church, 201 W. Third St., 582-4101

• First Presbyterian Church, 211 S. Main St., 582-4257

• First United Methodist Church, 102 N. Main St., 582-4821

• Hope Lutheran Church, 931 S. Main St., 582-3262

• Jehovah’s Witnesses, 225 E. 16th St., 582-3916

Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 S. Laura St., 582-7500

• St. Gregory Catholic Church, 333 S. Davis St., 582-3833

Temple Baptist Church, 1604 N. Main St., 582-2922

NORTHWEST CAMPUS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

Baptist Student Union, 401 W. Fourth St., 541-5565

Christian Campus House, 904 College Ave., 562-4449 CRU Campus Ministry, nwcru@nwmissouri.edu

Lutheran Campus Center, 624 College Ave., 215-0222

Muslim Students’ Association, 800 University Drive, 562-0828

Newman Catholic Center, 606 College Ave., 582-7373

The Bridge Collegiate Ministry, 1122 S. Main St., 582-2623

The Navigators Collegiate Ministry, 520 W. 16th St., 816-8536834

Wesley Student Center, 549 W. Fourth St., 582-2211