Karma Coleman, Maryville, is the newest member of the Nodaway News Leader family, joining as an advertising representative. Coleman has been working closely with local businesses and members of the community in advertising sales during the first few weeks of her new position.

2 days ago · The Nodaway County Senior Services Fund Tax Board met January 15 in the county’s Administrative Center to divide senior citizen tax monies. These monies were gathered from the 5¢ per $100 assessed valuation across Nodaway County. The tax has been collected annually since 2000, and each year, the senior services tax board designates the amount

1 day ago · Contestants competed in the Miss Northwest Pageant January 25 with the ultimate goal of becoming Miss America and Miss America Teen. The event had 13 girls vie for five crowns. Those pictured at the end of the pageant were: Executive Director Kendell Misemer, Miss Maryville Elsa Cardin, Miss Northwest Katelynn Smith, Miss Northwest Teen Jaycee McMillian,

A project to replace the 70-year-old Platte River Bridge on Nodaway County Route NN is scheduled for the March 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. If awarded, the contractor may begin construction as early as spring 2025. All work must be completed on or ...

The Nodaway County Commission presented $10,000 to Northwest Communities Care (NWC) team members on June 6. The donation was from the National Opioids Settlement that the county has received. So far the county has received $15,039 from the distributor and $8,840 from Janseen. Additional dollars are expected through these two companies and others that settle

Buchanan County Cook Road Bridge rehabilitation project ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The northbound lanes of Interstate 29 have reopened to traffic ahead of schedule.

2 days ago · The West Nodaway School District received a $5,000 MFA Charitable Grant, January 7, for the playground project.

At the January 6 Hopkins City Council meeting, the 2025 budget was approved. The budget is based on a $510,000 operating income and $360,000 in water/sewer expenses. Other city expenses were not detailed. The city’s LAGERS contribution increased to 12.7 percent. LAGERS is the city’s employees retirement program. Discussion was held on using the city’s

The Nodaway News Leader invited several citizens again this year to provide their view of the past year. This week we have print-exclusive essays: Time is a precious asset to feed your soul By Erin Mullins and It’s the singer, not the song… By Dr. Logan Lightfoot, Maryville R-II School superintendent. These can be found

Newly elected officeholders were sworn in at a ceremony December 31 in the Courthouse’s courtroom. The ceremony was conducted by Judge Joel Miller and Judge Corey Herron. Those sworn in by Herron were: Scott Walk, south district commissioner; Lori Burns, public administrator; Adam Teale, surveyor; Jeff Hall, coroner; Austin Hann, sheriff; Rex Wallace, assessor; and