The Maryville Forum

09/05/2024

The annual Graham Street Fair saw winners in the Children’s Pet Show, organized by Michelle Brown.

GRAHAM, Mo. — The annual Graham Street Fair saw winners in the Children’s Pet Show, organized by Michelle Brown.

09/05/2024

Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be replacing the traffic detection system at the intersection of U.S. Highway 71, Business 71 and 282 Street in Maryville Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Wednesday, Sept. 18.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be replacing the traffic detection system at the intersection of U.S. Highway 71, Business 71 and 282 Street

09/05/2024

Wing lovers gathered for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Buffalo Wild Wings Go on Northwest Missouri State University's campus last week.

Buffalo Wild Wings Go Director of Operations Jess Endicott cuts a Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce ribbon last week surrounded by colleagues, chamber ambassadors and alongside Northwest Missouri State University

09/05/2024

“NOCOMO Industries, Inc. has been paid in full for the actions of the defendants in this matter and the defendants have been held accountable for the role they played.” - Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Tina Deiter

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The charges against former NOCOMO Industries chief financial officer Margaret Helzer have been dismissed for a lack of evidence, Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney Tina Deiter said.

09/05/2024

This week's local briefs include information on how to cast an absentee ballot in the November election, how to participate in a community survey, an event to test drive Tri-State Ford vehicles and raise money for the Singing Spoofhounds and more.

Absentee ballots available

09/04/2024

Northwest Missouri State University honored six individuals last month as recipients of its annual Faculty Excellence Awards, including Shelly Hiatt with the Northwest Governor's Award for Excellence.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State University honored six individuals last month as recipients of its annual Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their teaching, scholarship and service during 2023-2024.

09/03/2024

Notes from the Aug. 21 regular meeting of the Maryville Parks and Recreation board.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The following are notes from the Aug. 21 regular meeting of the Maryville Parks and Recreation board:

09/03/2024

The South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education accepted a letter of resignation from former board member Debbie Bennett during the Aug. 21 regular meeting and learned more about a new reading program.

BARNARD, Mo. — The South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education accepted a letter of resignation from former board member Debbie Bennett during the Aug. 21 regular meeting.

09/02/2024

Maryville Rotary Club President Mike Baumgartner presents a check last month for $1,000 to Mia Nelson, director of the Nodaway County Senior Center.

Maryville Rotary Club President Mike Baumgartner presents a check last month for $1,000 to Mia Nelson, director of the Nodaway County Senior Center, surrounded by members of the Maryville Rotary

09/02/2024

Notes from the school board meetings for North Nodaway, Jefferson and Nodaway-Holt.

North Nodaway R-VI

09/02/2024

At its regular meeting on Aug. 22, the Skidmore Board of Aldermen discussed the possibility of hiring a temporary assistant city clerk, ordinance procedures and more.

SKIDMORE, Mo. — At its regular meeting on Aug. 22, the Skidmore Board of Aldermen discussed the possibility of hiring a temporary assistant city clerk.

09/01/2024

He’s no terminator or governor like his namesake, but this week’s adorable pet could become a strong candidate for your home. Meet Arnold, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat who came to the shelter as a stray.

He’s no terminator or governor like his namesake, but this week’s adorable pet could become a strong candidate for your home. Meet Arnold, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat who came

09/01/2024

Members of the 37th class of Leadership Maryville put together 50 “blessing bags” for the Maryville Police Department to provide to anyone who may be in need of them.

Buy Now Leadership Maryville Cohort 37 members Miranda Hoyt, Brad Sullivan, Andrea Allen, Ben Shifflett and Maggie Marriott help to pack blessing bags for community members that local law enforcement

09/01/2024

Northwest Missouri State University on Aug. 21 honored four employees who exhibit a positive influence on its academic community through their dedication, collegiality and unassuming excellence.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State University on Aug. 21 honored four employees who exhibit a positive influence on its academic community through their dedication, collegiality and unassuming excellence.

08/30/2024

The University Police Department last week honored Meghann Kosman with the Raymond L. Ottman Community Service Award and Kori Hoffmann with the Monica C. McCollough Service Award.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Northwest Missouri State University Police Department, during the institution’s fall All-Employee Meeting on Aug. 21, recognized two community members with its Monica C. McCollough University Police

08/30/2024

Notes from the Aug. 12 meeting of the Hopkins Board of Aldermen.

HOPKINS, Mo. — The following are notes from the Aug. 12 meeting of the Hopkins Board of Aldermen.

08/30/2024

The Maryville R-II Board of Education during its meeting last week heard construction updates on projects including the newly completed safety barricade at the high school, set the tax levy and more.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville R-II Board of Education approved its annual tax levy and the 2024-2025 budget during last week’s regular meeting.

08/30/2024

25 YEARS AGO: Graham Street Fair - Jeannie Maria Murphy, age 2, was just-a-swingin’ Friday evening at the Graham Street Fair.

50 years ago

08/29/2024

The Maryville community got its first look at the new turf and videoboard at the Maryville High School Hound Pound during a community pep rally on Friday night.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville community got its first look at the new turf and videoboard at the Maryville High School Hound Pound during a community pep rally on Friday

08/29/2024

With the theme “Big Dreams in a Small Town,” the Graham Street Fair was held from Aug. 22 through Aug. 25. The parade on Saturday featured kids decked out in the duds they dream of someday wearing professionally.

Buy Now The Nodaway-Holt marching band performs during the Graham Street Fair parade on Saturday afternoon. GEOFFREY WOEHLK/THE FORUM

08/29/2024

A local grandmother was insistent that her granddaughter needed bail money. But she wasn't in jail -- it was what's called a "grandparents scam," and it's the focus of this month's Scam Series feature.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — With school back in session this week at Northwest Missouri State University comes an increased potential for scammers seeking to separate grandparents from their money.

08/28/2024

Maryville Florists is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors August Business of the Month. “(T)hey are always willing to help you find or even make the perfect gift,” their nominator said.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville Florists is the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors August Business of the Month.

08/27/2024

The Maryville Elks Lodge recently initiated six new members in August.

The Maryville Elks Lodge recently initiated six new members in August. Shown from left are: Miranda Spurgin, Nicole Spire, Jarrett Partridge, Elks Exalted Ruler Jerimey Thompson, Tony Jandron, Sam Brown

08/27/2024

City street crews will begin the process of widening part of South Avenue this morning, closing the street from about 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — City street crews will begin the process of widening part of South Avenue Tuesday morning, closing the street from about 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

08/26/2024

“Unfortunately, under the terms of your plea, you will never be held accountable to anyone but your maker. In the eyes of the law, your punishment for these crimes is not nearly as severe as we believe it should be ..." — NOCOMO statement

MARYVILLE, Mo. — In a statement read in court Monday, the NOCOMO Industries Board of Trustees decried a plea deal that will see former general manager Nicki Samson serve five

08/26/2024

Nodaway Valley Bank has been named the No. 1 bank in Missouri on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Banks 2024.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway Valley Bank has been named the No. 1 bank in Missouri on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Banks 2024. NVB was named the No. 1 bank

08/26/2024

Surrounded by the people who helped make her “speakeasy” dream a reality, Rosemary Stiens cut a Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce ribbon last week to celebrate the opening of Louie G's Cocktail Bar.

Surrounded by the people who helped make her “speakeasy” dream a reality, Rosemary Stiens prepares to cut a celebratory Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce ribbon held by Michaela Roush, left,

08/26/2024

"It is an honor to return to my beloved alma mater and give back what was provided to me as a young person discovering my own talents and skills." - Elise Hepworth, new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northwest

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Elise Hepworth will serve as the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University.

08/25/2024

This week’s adorable pet is no Jayhawk despite his name. Meet Kansas, a 1-year-old, 62-pound Plott Hound mix who has been neutered. Kansas came to the shelter as a stray.

08/25/2024

RThe annual field day at the University of Missouri’s Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center in northwest Missouri is set for Aug. 27 with an emphasis on agriculture technology.

ROCK PORT, Mo. — The annual field day at the University of Missouri’s Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center in northwest Missouri is set for Aug. 27 with an emphasis on