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Missouri 1,327 (+292) 1 death (14 deaths) 6 tested in Nodaway County, zero positives; 1 case Atchison County (72/114 counties in Missouri with positive

Kawasaki Motors plant in Maryville has temporarily shut down operations after last night’s 2nd shift ended at 11:00.  The move comes following the “shelter

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University President Dr. John Jasinski, in an email to students Tuesday, announced the University is postponing its spring

Hy-Vee, Inc. has announced it will be reserving one hour of Hy-Vee Aisles Online shopping time slots each day for customers who are considered

Starting Monday (April 6th), NE Nodaway Schools is adjusting its pickup days for free meals. The new pickup days will be Monday, Wednesday and

A two vehicle crash in Andrew County Tuesday afternoon sent a Rosendale teen to the hospital.  18 year old Cayden R Carter was turning

The City of Clarinda has closed all playgrounds due to COVID-19.  Trails and parks remain open.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s office Monday reported it will be mailing absentee ballot request forms to every registered voter in the state

A St Joseph man was airlifted to a Kansas City hospital with severe burns after his motorcycle caught fire on I-229 Monday afternoon.  The

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) joined with 41 senators and 81 representatives in writing a letter to the Trump administration urging them

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Kansas City Council woman Alissia Canady is running as a Democrat for Missouri lieutenant governor and former failed

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Backers of an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri say the campaign will likely not get on the

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — With flood concerns already high in the Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is warning that many levees on

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa judge has set a hearing for Wednesday to consider whether to block an order by Gov. Kim

A drug investigation by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest Sunday of two from Villisca, Iowa.  46 year old Edward Boysen

From Superintendent Dr Becky Albrecht: Maryville R-II Schools has announced new pickup dates for free student meals at Eugene Field Elementary.  Beginning today, Tuesday

Missouri 1,035 (+128) (13 deaths) 6 tested in Nodaway County, zero positives; 1 case Atchison County; 4th case in St Joseph Iowa 424 (+88)

Maryville Mayor Rachael Martin has been included in Ingram’s Magazine “Top 50 Missourians You Should Know” for 2020.  Martin is currently serving her second

Maryville Parks & Recreation Staff will be working remotely and available through email, website and social media through at least the end of April. 

36 year old Damion L Rauch of Mound City was arrested by Missouri State Patrol Monday afternoon in Holt County for possession of a

With April being Stress Awareness Month and the coronavirus becoming America’s biggest stressor in 2020, the personal-finance website WalletHub Monday released its report on

Friday 47 year old Gary Lynn Runyon, JR of Coin, Iowa was arrested following an investigation and a search warrant by the Page County

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Democrats have scrapped plans for polling sites for their May 2 presidential primary and are using only mail-in ballots

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — An inmate has punched two staff members at the state prison in southeast Nebraska, the second assault on staffers there

As the coronavirus continues to take a toll on our country, Missouri, like many other states, is seeing a growing number of daily confirmed

Controlling Covid 19 Rumors. There is no order for essential employees to have a written letter from their employer to be out driving. Sheriff’s

Nodaway County Route A – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 71 to Route H, March 30 – April 1 Route YY – Culvert replacement

The City of Maryville has enacted a Second Proclamation of Civil Emergency effective Wednesday April 1st through Tuesday April 14th.  It requires citizens to

Missouri 903 (+65) (12 deaths) 5 tested in Nodaway County; all negative.  51 of Missouri’s 114 counties now have COVID-19 cases.  This time last

49 year old Shawn DeFreece of Ravenwood was arrested by the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office March 21st for stealing water for nearly a decade. 

Governor Parson Appoints Judge W. Doug Thomson to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District Saturday Governor Mike Parson appointed Maryville native Judge W. Doug

A two vehicle accident in Nodaway County Sunday afternoon sent two to the hosptial.  20 year Caleb J Church of Bellevue, Nebraska was stopped

29 year old Chyler G Hoepker of Mound City was arrested early Sunday morning in Holt County by Missouri State Patrol for driving while

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Starting Saturday, March 28, 2020 the Family Support Division (FSD) Call Center will temporarily operate seven days a week and

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Concerns about the coronavirus are changing the way democracy works in the U.S. In state capitols across the country,

CLINTON, Mo. (AP) — A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died after contracting COVID-19. The death of Henry County Democratic Chairman William

Missouri 868 (+168) (10 deaths) Iowa – 298 (+64) 1st Taylor County case (18-40 years old) (3 deaths, 2 Friday)

Dear Friend, Today (Friday), the House passed a third coronavirus response bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), designed to

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – In Friday’s press briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced he has signed an Executive Order mobilizing the Missouri National Guard to support

By DAVID COOK  This opinion piece originally appeared in the St Louis Post-Dispatch We’ve all seen the pictures on social media, or the nightly

Relief Bill Includes Help for Rural America By Spencer Tuma After multiple days of negotiations, Congress and President Trump have approved a relief package

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after the House passed the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act):

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri Department of Public Safety, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, and MO HealthNet Division Welcome Enhanced Collaboration

The Nodaway County Commissioners enacted a COVID-19 ordinance Thursday that will remain in effect through April 30th. The ordinance stipulates social gatherings to no

Missouri 502 (+146) (9 deaths) 5 tested in Nodaway County, none positive. Iowa 179 (+34) (1 death) Nebraska 73 (+5) Kansas 168 (+39) (3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — President Donald Trump has approved Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A total of $4 million was paid to settle two lawsuits that accused a former Missouri high school coach

BELTON, Mo. (AP) — The FBI says a man who was fatally injured by agents in Missouri was the subject of a long terrorism

University of Missouri System President Mun Choi is taking over as interim chancellor of the Columbia campus. The Board of Curators’ Thursday announcement comes

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis woman who won $50,000 in a Lottery game 18 years ago has won again, and this time

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials are looking for extra hospital beds, releasing jail inmates and bracing for a slump in state tax collections

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds is ordering the closure of more nonessential businesses to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Reynolds

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Missouri 356 (8 deaths) 5 tested in Nodaway County, zero positives, 2 pending –1st case in Atchison County (70+ female) Iowa 145 (1 death,

Board of Regents approves tuition, master’s degree in educational diagnostics MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during its regular session

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson has requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration for the entire state of

During Wednesday’s Clarinda School Board meeting, the board approved the purchase of the former Shopko building at 1180 S 16th Street.  The price tag

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office has announced charges filed against 60 year old Ricky Scott of Lenox.  Scott has been charged with driving while

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The staff adviser to Iowa State University’s student government has resigned and received a $47,000 severance payout, weeks after

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ top health official is frustrated with people looking to get around local stay-at-home orders meant to check the spread

Missouri 255 (8 deaths) Nodaway County 4 tested, zero postive, 1 pending  Iowa 124 (1 death, Dubuque County 61-80 yrs old) Nebraska 63 Kansas

In response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) health pandemic, Triumph Foods of St Joseph has begun it’s relief efforts in its own hometown. This

In response to the nutritional needs of low-income Missourians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Services Family Support Division requested and has

22 year old Brianna J Hunt of Savannah was seriously injured after crashing Tuesday morning in Andrew County.  Hunt was southbound on Business 71,

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Recognizing that every school district is different, Governor Mike Parson enabled local school leaders to make the best decisions for their

Starting March 27, people may fish in Missouri without a permit through April 15. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (MARCH 24, 2020) – The Missouri Department

ASHLAND, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a 26-year-old central Missouri man is jailed after he threatened to give two store clerks COVID-19 by coughing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge has ruled Clay County violated a Missouri transparency law by denying a reporter their request to inspect

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two more residents of a southwest Missouri assisted-living center have died from the coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the state’s first death linked to the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement Tuesday

Missouri – 183 (5 deaths) Nodaway County:  3 tested, ZERO positive, 1 waiting test result Iowa – 105 Nebraska – 62 Kansas – 82

–Approved an Ordinance to Execute Change Order #3 with E.L. Crawford Construction, INC of St Joseph for Construction of the Maryville Public Safety Facility

The City of Savannah in partnership the Andrew County Health Department, has enacted a State of Emergency regarding social distancing.  In regards to Governor

Missouri State Prison officials say an inmate at a St Joseph prison report became sick three weeks ago and has been the first to

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two St. Louis-area residents are the fourth and fifth patients to die of an illness related to the new coronavirus,

TECUMSEH, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say four staff members were injured by two inmates at the Tecumseh prison in southeast Nebraska. The melee occurred

There are a lot of advantages to living in rural Missouri. Fortunately, for the most part, many of the stresses that affect people who

Beginning today (3/23) Maryville R-II Schools are offering “grab and go” meals to students in the district.  Hours for pickup are between 11:00-1:00 at

Nodaway County U.S. Route 71 – Bridge maintenance at the White Cloud Creek Bridge, March 23 Route A – Pothole patching from U.S. Route

In conjunction with Governor Mike Parson’s order Saturday regarding social distancing, the Nodaway County Health Department and City of Maryville has mandated effective at

As of 5:00pm Friday, Northwest Missouri State closed its campus facilities to the public due to COVID-19.  Northwest is resuming classes today ONLINE ONLY.

Starting today (3/23), visitors to Mosaic Life Care Hospitals and Clinics is limiting ONE visitor per patient.  No visitors under 18 will be allowed. 

Former Maryville Hy-Vee Manager Fred Von Behren died Sunday due to complications from cancer.  He became the Maryville Hy-Vee Manager in 1989 after spending