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The Nodaway County Economic Development Corporation (NCED) was awarded $210,000 in Missouri NAP Tax Credits to recapitalize its Revolving Loan Fund, encouraging private donations with a 70% state tax credit to support local business growth and commercial revitalization.

Sessions will be held at East Hills Mall in St. Joseph, Lost Valley Hatchery in Warsaw and Lake City Shooting Range near Buckner.

The Nodaway Chorale will present its annual holiday concert, “Voices of the Season,” on Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 p.m. at the Schneider Performing Arts Center in Maryville, featuring guests like the Spectrum Chorus, the 10th Street Brass, and the Joyous Sounds Handbell ensemble.

The Chamber's Shop Merryville promotion runs from November 22 through December 18, offering shoppers a chance to win a $500 Chamber Buck Gift Card or one of two merchandise prize packs in the final grand prize drawings on December 22.

Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) announced that Dr. Amy Bingaman, OB/GYN, a Navy veteran and University of Iowa graduate, will begin seeing patients in the Specialty Clinic on December 4, providing expanded gynecologic services, consultations, and surgery.

Akin Building Center announces significant ownership change as longtime leader Adam Bock becomes CEO, focusing on community engagement alongside new co-owners Ryan and Michele Draper across its four Southwest Iowa locations.

News Writer Custom Gem ⚖️ Former Savannah School District Accountant Sentenced for Embezzlement A Savannah, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court on Monday for embezzling funds from the Savannah R-III School District and his employees. Anthony S. Moon, 44, who served as the district’s accountant and owned a tax preparation company, was sentenced to…

Maryville is gearing up for its fourth annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, offering a fun, family-friendly activity before the day’s holiday celebrations begin. The event, which is close to a 5K distance, is designed to be a casual, low-key experience for participants of all ages, including those with strollers and pets. Registration for the…

The Maryville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Shop Merryville holiday promotion is changing its prize structure this year, replacing weekly drawings with three grand prize drawings on Monday, December 22. Shoppers can receive entry tickets with purchases at participating businesses starting November 22, with a complimentary ticket also available at the Chamber office. The prizes include…

The West Platte High School football team secured a major upset, defeating defending Class 1 state champion Adrian 34-7 in the quarterfinals on the road. This significant victory propels the Blue Jays (9-3) to the State Semifinals, marking their first appearance at this stage since 2005. West Platte will now travel to Tipton on Saturday,…

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers to expect heavy traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with Wednesday and Sunday projected to be the busiest travel days. Troopers will be on Missouri roadways for Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) to enforce traffic laws and assist motorists. Drivers are reminded to observe speed…