Local schools compete at state track 2x5u6n

Northeast Nodaway, North Nodaway, Platte Valley and Nodaway Valley all had athletes represent at the Class 1 State Championship in Jefferson City from May 23-24. Maryville competed in the Class 3 Championship during those days as well. 4b363x

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Legions salute the service of veterans at various county programs 4wa2u

Tri-C Memorial Post 464 honors veterans with 14 ceremonies on May 25.

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NCCA has Beef Cook-Off 3z4z4f

The Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association Beef Cook-Off will be Saturday, May 31 rain or shine. The meal will be served at 7 pm at the Mozingo Group Camp Multipurpose Building located in the northeast part of the lake. It is open to the public.

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Summer events burst into June 24x1j

The start of summer always sees busy plans for summer time fun with the family. Here are the events submitted to the Nodaway News Leader. Now through June 4 – The Rose Theater has the Smithsonian Exhibit “Voices and Votes. May 31- Northwest Missouri State University Night at the St. Joseph Mustangs, game starts at 7 pm at

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Spoofhound soccer ends season in penalty kicks 6b2p55

The Maryville Spoofhound Girls Soccer fell short of back to back Class 2 District 8 titles on May 22 in Maryville, losing to Kirksville 2-4 in penalty kicks. Maryville ends the season at 12-6 on the year.  

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Philip Auffert 6g6r

Philip John Auffert, 89, Parnell, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Maryville. He was born April 3, 1936, to John and Rachel Hovenkotter Auffert in rural Parnell. He attended Parnell and Elm Grove country schools, completing his eighth grade education. On July 17, 1965, he married Patricia Bradley in Afton, IA. She preceded him in

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Willard Stoll 6e4v42

Willard Giffin Stoll, 92, Clarinda, IA, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Eilers Health Care in Clarinda. He was born September 6, 1932, to Matthew and Iva B. Giffin Stoll in Clyde. He graduated from Elmo High School in 1950. On September 26, 1966, he married Glenna Mae Oldham in Shenandoah, IA. She preceded him

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Carol Madden 3v3q3w

Carolyn Kay Madden, 80, Stanberry, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at a Stanberry nursing home. She was born June 29, 1944, to Vernon Robert and Helen Louise Graham Whittle in Fresno, CA. She graduated from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in 1965. On August 14, 1965, she married Kenneth Madden at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church

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Dorothy Thurnau 54r4u

Dorothy Charlyn Thurnau, 100, Maryville, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was born July 31, 1924, to Frank and Lula Pebley Wright in Craig. She graduated from Craig High School. On March 23, 1946, she married Edgar Frederick Thurnau. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2004. Mrs. Thurnau was baptized into Christ at

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Area schools sponsor summer libraries for students 722l34

  Nodaway County Schools are providing their students with the opportunity to keep their reading skills honed by providing summer libraries. These libraries are: • Jefferson‘s “Summer Library is Buggin’ Out!” It is open from 9 am to noon, Tuesdays starting Tuesday, May 27. At 10 pm, Tuesday there is a storytime and activities for

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