For Your Health -- The Large and Growing Benefits of Being Smoke Free

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz

Siteman Cancer Center

It’s important to celebrate big accomplishments. And when it comes to our health, the drop in U.S. smoking rates over the last six decades is certainly one to cheer.

Over 8 million deaths have been avoided during that time as more and more Americans have kicked the habit or not picked it up, translating to more than 150 million years being added to people’s lives.

These are amazing numbers. But they’re also numbers that we can keep building on. Around 1 in 10 American adults still smoke, and that continues to have a huge impact on individuals, families and our nation. It leads to nearly half a million premature deaths each year, with over 16 million people in the U.S. having a smoking-related disease.

Lung cancer leads this list, which is probably no surprise. But smoking causes at least 15 other cancers as well. And it affects nearly all parts of the body, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, eye disease, arthritis, infertility and many other conditions.

Quitting smoking lowers the risk of nearly all of these, and the benefits start almost immediately after the last cigarette — and grow from there. Over time, the risk of many conditions equals that of someone who has never smoked. And it’s almost never too late to see gains. Quitting at age 65, for example, can add four or more years to someone’s life. And it’s not just more years — quitting at any age can improve overall quality of life. This means improved health and also benefits in other areas of daily life, like food tasting better or having more energy to play with our kids and grandkids.

There are great resources available for people who want to quit — or are just starting to think about it. While many are able to stop on their own, getting help can double the chances of success. Healthcare providers and local health departments are a good place to start. Free resources are also available at smokefree.gov and 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669), and include specific programs for teens, veterans and others.

Quitting isn’t easy — and it can take a number of attempts – but thousands of people are able to stop for good every day, and the rewards are truly worth the effort.

Supporting our friends or family members who are trying to quit can also be an important part of their success. This can be as simple as providing encouragement, helping them avoid situations that might trigger the urge to smoke, or helping them find information and resources about quitting.

We can also help our kids and grandkids lay a foundation for smoke-free lives by talking to them openly about the dangers of smoking and vaping — and modeling healthy behaviors for them by not smoking ourselves and keeping homes and cars smoke-free.

With the progress we’ve made against tobacco, it can be easy to shift our focus to other parts of health and wellness, especially with competing posts filling our news and social media feeds. But it’s important not to lose sight of the impact tobacco can have on the health of individuals and our nation. It remains the No. 1 cause of premature deaths in the U.S., and getting smoke-free or staying smoke-free is the single most important step most of us can take for our — and our families’ —well-being.

Dr. Graham A. Colditz, associate director of prevention and control at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine in St. Louis, is an internationally recognized leader in cancer prevention and the creator of the 8ightWays® to Prevent Cancer series.

Use Caution When Purchasing a Space Heater

By Jim Crawford, University Extension

With the first cold evenings signaling winter is approaching, I have received several inquiries about space heaters. It can be expensive to heat a home so many people are looking for ways to save a few dollars on their heating costs. One method is to turn down the thermostat and use space heaters to warm the room they are occupying. 

There are two general classes of space heaters: fuel-burning (kerosene or gas-fired) and electric.  Electric space heaters are a popular choice, in part because electricity costs are not predicted to fluctuate as quickly as other fuels. They also do not require the user to purchase or store flammable fuels.  

There are several types of electric space heaters. Convection heaters produce warm air. Some convection heaters have a metal element that glows red – like the element on your stove and can be a burn or fire hazard. Other convection heaters may look like a radiator and are filled with oil. These operate at low temperatures and do not get hot enough to cause burns or fire.

The other type of electric space heater, a radiant heater, mainly warms nearby objects. Radiant heaters have a quartz tube that gets hot and mainly produces infrared energy. This infrared energy heats walls, chairs, tables, and you which in turn heats the air.  

With the many types of electric space heaters available, one important reality that buyers should be aware of is heater efficiency. The process of converting electricity into heat is 100% efficient. This is true for both expensive and inexpensive heaters and is based on laws of physics. While there are advantages and disadvantages to various types of heaters, you should not be misled by claims of spectacular performance. An electric space heater operating at 1500 Watts will produce exactly 5119 BTU’s (a measure of heat) each hour. Period. 

The questions I most often hear are:

“Can this unit reduce my energy bill by half?” The short answer is probably not. A space heater does just that - it heats a space. If you stay in one room 90% of the time and use a space heater to supplement the heat in that room while you turn down the heat to the rest of the house, you may save some energy. An average, 1500-watt electric space heater produces 5119 BTUs per hour. The average home furnace produces about 100,000 BTUs per hour. To save 50% on your heating costs by using a space heater you would have to drastically turn down your primary heat source. You need to be careful how much you turn down the heat to the rest of the home as the result can be frozen pipes or excessive condensation forming on walls and ceilings.  

 “Can this model space heater produce more heat than other space heaters?” The answer is only if it uses more electricity. All electric space heaters, regardless of cost, operate at 100% efficiency.  Therefore, heaters with similar wattage ratings will produce the same amount of heat.

 “I saw an advertisement for a space heater using space age technology that will be more efficient and use less electricity.” How much more efficient can you get than 100%?? No matter what material you are using, you will get 3412 BTUs for every kilowatt hour of electricity used. If the heater contains a special oil or metal to hold the heat, the resulting heat will be released more slowly over a longer period of time than a heater with an exposed element. This slower discharge rate may enhance your comfort but you cannot get more heat energy out of a device than the amount of electricity put into it unless the device catches fire. This same medium that holds and releases the heat slowly also means that it will take longer to produce heat when first turned on.  

Regardless of the model, it is extremely important to follow manufacturer’s instructions for operation. Since electric space heaters consume a lot of energy, they should be used only on electrical circuits that do not have other major appliances (refrigerators, microwaves, etc.) connected to them.  If you regularly blow a fuse, or the circuit breaker trips when you use your space heater, try using another outlet. Most of the electric circuits supplying wall outlets in your home are rated at 1800 or 2400 watts. Therefore, an electric space heater operating at 1500 watts is using more than half the rated capacity of its circuit. Due to the large amount of current they pull, you should always try to avoid using an extension cord with a space heater. If you must use an extension cord, make sure it is rated for that size of load. NEVER use a light duty lamp cord or put an extension cord under a rug as these will pose a fire hazard.

US Marshals Recover Missing Child in St. Joseph

On November 6th, 2026, U.S. Marshals from the Western District of Missouri and members of the Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force recovered a missing endangered child in St. Joseph, Mo. The child had been missing from Georgia for approximately two weeks.  

"Leveraging the investigative tools and expertise for which the US Marshals are famous for is leading to the recovery of missing endangered children,” said United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri Jim Arnott.

The U.S. Marshals Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force-Kansas City Division operates in conjunction with members of the Kansas City, Independence, St. Joseph Missouri Police Departments, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement partners. The task force objectives are to seek and arrest fugitives charged with violent crimes, drug offenses, sex offenses and other serious felonies.  It also provides direct support to law enforcement agencies in tracking down and recovering missing children. Nationally, the United States Marshals Service fugitive programs are carried out with local law enforcement in 94 district offices, 67 local fugitive task forces, 8 regional task forces, as well as a growing network of offices in foreign countries. 

Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers via the TIPS hotline at 816-474-8477, on the internet at KCcrimestoppers.com, or the free mobile app available at P3Tips.

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for November 11th, 2026

On November 2^nd, the US Department of Homeland Security announced the arrests of five undocumented immigrants in Iowa who they say have various criminal histories. The ICE arrested Manuel Avalos Banderas of Mexico in Pottawattamie County, who has convictions for two counts of Burglary, Dangerous Drugs, and Illegal Reentry. Josue Ponce Ulloa of Honduras was arrested in Polk County; he has a conviction for Domestic Abuse Assault. Axel Sanchez Torres of Mexico was arrested in Muscatine; he has a criminal history of Domestic Violence, Drug Trafficking, and DWI. Gerzon Martinez Aleman of El Salvador was arrested in Hardin County; she has a criminal history including Intent to Deliver Cocaine, Intent to Manufacture/Deliver Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Possession of Weapons. Jefri Hanwar Abdel Cap Villagran of Guatemala was arrested by ICE in Hardin County; his history includes Assault, two counts Resisting Arrest, and DWI.

On November 2^nd, Judge Corey Herron revoked the probation of Jason Holsinger (42) of Maryville and sentenced him to four months in jail. The defendant had been on probation for Tampering with the Property of Another.

On November 2^nd, a plane headed from Kansas City crashed north of Hamburg (IA) in Fremont County. A flight crew member and a passenger were killed.

On November 2^nd, Pamela Kendle (62) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Harassment. She was placed on two years probation. No contact with the victim.

On November 2^nd, WHO-13 reported that former Madison County (IA) Treasurer Amanda DeVos pleaded guilty to a charge of Fraudulent Practice. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Stacy Ritchie. The defendant had allegedly altered county records regarding payment for the registration of her personal vehicle. The defendant has already made restitution in full. Defendant must pay a fine of $850 plus a 15% surcharge, submit DNA to a public database, undergo a mental health evaluation, and complete 100 hours of community service.

On November 3^rd, Chase Clabaugh (19) of Conception Junction pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Trespassing and Peace Disturbance. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On November 3^rd, Meghan Markt (21) of Oregon pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Defective Bumpers. She was placed on two years probation and fined $250 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On November 3^rd, Santiago Hernandez (27) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, Speeding, and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. He was fined $700.50 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On November 3^rd, Mercedes Lupfer (19) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. She was fined $200 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On November 3^rd, Bryan McGuire (35) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to two counts of Stealing. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. No contact with the victim.

On November 3^rd, Sam Parker (28) of Cameron pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. He was sentenced to five days in jail by Judge Micha Lea Dixon.

On November 3^rd, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Brittany Karstens (43) of Hamilton alleging Violation of Protection Order. Bond was set at $5,000, cash only. No contact with the victim.

On November 4^th, the Elwood (KS) Police Department announced the arrest of James Hubbard on charges of Theft by Deception, Odometer Tampering, Providing False Information, and Perjury. The arrest came after a search warrant at J&M Auto in Elwood. The defendant allegedly rolled back odometers on vehicles to misrepresent actual mileage and falsified information on official documents.

On November 4^th, KSN, a TV station out of Joplin, and multiple news outlets reported that Missouri State Representative Anthony Ealy Jr. was arrested in Jefferson City and charges with Assault and Peace Disturbance. The defendant, a Democrat, had just been reelected to the State Legislature. The defendant allegedly twice trespassed on an apartment and threatened a woman and her husband while their family was grieving for a deceased relative and was making funeral arrangements. Bond was denied.

On November 4^th, April Ricketson (39) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to three counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). She was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On November 4^th, Judge Joel Miller ordered the extradition of Trevor Henry (35) of Albany from Worth County to Grant County (WI) to face two counts of Bail Jumping.

On November 4^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Deshawn Harris (21) of Columbia (MO) was sentenced to 60 months in prison and three years supervised release by Judge Steven Bough after the defendant had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of Unlawful Possession of a Machine Gun Conversion Device.

On November 4^th, Sophie Matthews (33) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing (Felony). She was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins. Defendant must stay at Healing House, attend AA two times a week and obtain a sponsor within 60 days, and make restitution of $4,110. No contact with the victims.

On November 4^th, Michael King (47) of Jamesport was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins for Unlawful Possession of Firearm (Felony). Court retains jurisdiction for 120 days and the DOC will make recommendations regarding incarceration or probation. The defendant had previously pleaded guilty.

On November 4^th, Christopher Erickson was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins for DWI (Felony) and 10 days in jail for Driving While Revoked. The defendant had previously pleaded guilty. In addition, Judge Daren Adkins revoked the defendant’s probation for a previous DWI (Felony) and sentenced him to an additional four years for a total of eight years.

On November 4^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Caleb Hunt (28) of Columbia (MO) was sentenced to 96 months in prison by Judge Steven Bough on charges of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Machine Gun.

On November 4^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Teneika Reynolds (50) of Raymore (MO) pleaded guilty in Federal Court to Filing False Tax Returns. The defendant allegedly filed false returns claiming business expenses, Sick & Family Leave credits, and Household Help Income for clients that they were not entitled to, resulting in fraudulent refunds.

On November 4^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Jose Guadalupe Moreno-Malagon (43) of Mexico pleaded guilty in Federal Court to charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Entry.

On November 4^th, Rebecca Waldeier (64) of Altamont pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Daren Adkins.

On November 4^th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Anthony Clack (34) of Winston alleging Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony), Driving While Revoked, and two counts Sex Offender Within 500 Feet of School. Bond was denied.

 Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

 

Community Calendar for November 11th, 2026

Community Calendar items are free of charge. To submit, email us at express@grm.net. All events are subject to change or last-minute cancelation. 

REPEATING EVENTS

Sundays – Worth County Community Choir Practices, Psalm 100 Ministries (formerly the United Methodist Church), 3:00 pm. 

Mondays (except holidays) – Worth County Commissioners meet at 9 am.

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday – Grant City Lions Club, Allendale Community Building, 7 pm. 

Wednesdays – Pitch games at the Worth County Senior Center.

Thursdays – 102 Market, weekly market every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Maryville. 

Fridays – Bedford Jam, United Christian Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Snacks and drinks available. Walk-ons are welcome. For information, call (712) 523-2282.

Fridays– Community Market, Memorial Park Shelter, Bethany. Fridays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 

Saturdays – Stanberry Community Farmers Market, 8 am to noon. Crafts, donuts, and more. Located six miles north of Stanberry on Highway B to AF. 4371 Highway AF. 

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS 

November 11th – No mail delivery. Veterans Day.

November 11th – North Harrison Veterans Day Program, 10:00 am. 

November 11th – NEN Veterans Day Assembly, 10:00 am, Samson Court. A meal will be provided after the assembly.

November 11th – Worth County Veterans Day Program, 2 pm. 

November 11th – North Nodaway PTO meeting, North Nodaway School in Hopkins, 6:00 pm. 

November 12th – No school at Gilman City due to funeral. 

November 12th – North Harrison Cyberpalooza, 9:00 am. 

November 12th – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting, 6:00 pm, Worth County Community Church. 

November 13th – Early dismissal at Gilman City. Professional Development. 

November 13th – North Nodaway Veterans Day Assembly, 9:00 am.

November 13th – Pot Luck, Worth County Senior Center, 12 noon. Free will donation.

November 13th – Gentry Opry. Doors open 5:00 pm. Show starts 7:30 pm. Special guest Kendell Misemer. Concessions available. 

November 14th – Vendor and Craft Fair, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Wibholm Hall, Clarinda. 

November 14th – Minnie Lane Open House, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, south side of the Square in Maryville. 

November 14th – Kirkley Chapel Lord’s Acre Sale, Ridgeway School. Free will donation lunch at 11:00 am. Auction at 1:00 pm. 

November 14th -- A dessert auction will be held Saturday, November 14th at the Dusty Cowgirl in Grant City starting at 7:00 pm. Pies, cookies, cakes, and bars will be auctioned off. Proceeds will go to Psalm 100 Ministries for upcoming programming.

November 15th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. $10 minimum donation per person. Children six and under are free. Proceeds to Missouri Girls State. 

November 15th – Sheridan Express Cooperative Board Meeting, Sheridan Housing Laundry Room, 3:00 pm. 

November 18th – North Harrison School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm. 

November 18th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

November 18th – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm. 

November 19th – University Extension, the Nature Conservancy, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and local partners will host a Native Seed Collection Workshop at the Mozingo Outdoor Education & Recreation Area from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

November 19th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

November 20th -- North Nodaway will be holding a Thanksgiving Community Meal Friday, November 20th at 11:00 am at the school commons. It is open to anyone ages 65 or older. RSVP by noon on the 12th by calling (660) 778-3315. Turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, desserts, and drinks will be served. Local delivery will be available. The event is sponsored by the North Nodaway FACS and National Honor Society.

November 21st -- Hopkins CBC Bingo, 5:00 pm, Community Building.

November 23rd – NEN School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm.

November 24th – Early dismissal at North Nodaway and Gilman City, Thanksgiving.

November 24th – Second Harvest Food Pantry, Gilman City First Baptist Church, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income. 

November 25th to 29th – All schools dismiss for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on November 30th. 

November 25th – Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, Pattonsburg City Hall, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income. 

November 26th – Thanksgiving. No school or mail delivery.

November 29th – Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8:00 am to noon, Ravenwood Community Building. 

November 29th – Advent activities at Worth County Community Church. Craft activities from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for kids; adults can participate too. $1 dinner from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 

November 29th – NEN FFA Chapter meeting and game night, 7:00 pm. 

November 30th – All schools resume.

December 3rd -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

December 4th to 6th – Crowder State Park to close for a managed deer hunt. 

December 5th -- The Hopkins Community Club is raffling a Henry Golden Boy HMR .17 for the Hopkins Picnic. Cost is $10 per ticket or three for $20. The drawing will be held December 5th at the Christmas Soup Supper. Proceeds will support the 2027 Hopkins Picnic. For questions or to enter, call (660) 254-4790 or (660) 541-0082.

December 5th to 6th – Eagle Days at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge at Mound City. Starting at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 5th and 11:00 am on Sunday, December 6th. Live eagle shows every hour by World Bird Sanctuary. Concessions available. 

December 5th – The Hopkins Christmas Craft Show will be held from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, December 5th. They are seeking vendors. Participation fee is $25 (non-refundable); must be paid at registration. Booth sizes will be 8x8. To register, contact Sara Coleman (660) 254-6060 or Gina Wray (660) 254-8721. 

December 5th – Charity Benefit for the family of Craig Burks, Gentry Lions Hall, 2 pm to 6 pm. Doors open at noon, Concessions available; cash only. Donations at the door. 50/50 raffle. Craig Burks was a long-time drummer for the Gentry Opry. 

December 6th – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8:00 am. 

December 6th – Eagleville Night of Lights, 4 pm to 6 pm. Lighted parade, cookie and ornament decorating, Santa letter writing, pictures with Santa, games, hot cocoa and cider bar, and entertainment. 

December 7th – North Harrison Fall Sports Awards, 5:30 pm. 

December 8th – Winter Academic Night at North Nodaway, 5:15 pm. Middle School/High School Winter Concert, 7:00 pm. 

December 9th – North Nodaway Elementary Art Show and Winter Program, 5:30 pm. 

December 10th – North Harrison Elementary Christmas Concert, 6:00 pm. 

December 10th – Worth County Christmas Concert, 7:30 pm. 

December 11th – Pot Luck, 12 noon, Worth County Senior Center.

December 11th – NEN Christmas Concert for PK through 12th grade, 6:00 pm. 

December 12th – Ravenwood Winter Festival. 

December 12th – North Harrison Winter Dance. Junior High from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. North Harrison students only. High School from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Out-of-school dates must be signed up in advance. 

December 12th – Dueling Pianos in concert at The Honey Hole, Diagonal, 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

December 12th – 2nd Annual Testicle Festival, Stanberry Community Building, 6:00 pm. Mountain oysters, beef hot dogs, Cattlemen hand-cut fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert. Free will donation. Sponsored by the Gentry/Worth Cattlemen’s Association. 

December 14th – No school at North Nodaway. Professional Development. 

December 16th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

December 16th – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

December 17th – North Nodaway Fall Sports Banquet, 6:00 pm.

December 17th – NEN School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm.

December 17th – Ville Jazz Co. will put on a Christmas Show for two hours at the Roxy starting at 7:30 pm. Free will donation at the door. 50/50 raffle. 

December 18th – Early Dismissal at Worth County, Gilman City, North Harrison, and NEN, Christmas Break.

December 18th – Northeast Nodaway PTO Taco Bar in the Old Gym for a Free Will Donation at 4:00 pm. The Northeast Nodaway vs. DeKalb game will follow. 

December 18th – Shamrock Basketball vs. Pattonsburg, 5:00 pm. Senior Night. 

December 21st – Worth County and NEN dismiss for Christmas Break.

December 21st – Northeast Nodaway FFA Chapter Meeting and Christmas Party at Bearcat Lanes, 11:00 am. 

December 22nd – North Nodaway early dismissal for Christmas Break.

December 25th – Christmas Day. No mail delivery.

December 27th -- Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8:00 am to noon, Ravenwood Community Building.

December 31st -- The Forney Brothers and friends will be performing at a New Year's Eve Dance Thursday, December 31st at the American Legion Hall in Bedford from 8:00 pm to 12 midnight. Performing will be Jerry Forney, Phil Forney, Dennis White, and Brooke Turner. Advanced tickets will be $20 per person per couple and $10 per person. At the door, tickets will be $30 per couple and $15 per person. To get tickets, contact Sara Coleman at (660) 254-6060.

January 1st – New Year’s Day. No mail delivery.

January 2nd to 3rd – North Nodaway Booster Club Elementary Basketball Tournaments. 

January 3rd – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8:00 am. 

January 4th – Classes resume at North Nodaway. Early dismissal.

January 5th – FFA Greenhand Conference at Northwest Missouri State, 8:00 am.

January 8th – Pot Luck, Worth County Senior Center, 12 noon.

January 18th – No school or mail delivery. Martin Luther King Day. 

January 20th – Northeast Nodaway Parents as Teachers Group Connection, 3:30 pm.

January 20th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

January 20th -- North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

January 21st – Northeast Nodaway Booster Club Soup Supper, Old Gym, 5:00 pm. Homecoming Pep Rally 7:00 pm. 

January 22nd – Bluejay Basketball vs. Mound City, 6:00 pm. Homecoming.

January 22nd – Mustang Basketball vs. Platte Valley, 6:00 pm. Courtwarming.

January 24th – Ravenwood Community Breakfast, 8:00 am. The Northeast Nodaway FCCLA will be helping. 

February 1st – No school at Worth County. Teacher in-service. 

March 16th – Hopkins Historical Society Meeting, 7:00 pm. 

April 30th – Maysville Baseball vs. Plattsburg at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville (IA) at 5:00 pm. 

May 29th – North Nodaway Alumni Reunion, North Nodaway School, 5:30 pm. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worth County First Quarter Honor Rolls

HIGH HONOR ROLL

Seniors -- Brandon Bever, Kambree Briner, Jessie Chapman, Bo Collins, Luke Findley, Sara Fletchall, Arenna Galanakis, Evalyn Gilland, Addie Gray, Reyen Hansen, Keira Hardy, Macie Hubbard, Krista Monticue, Alivia Moyer, Caleb New, Sumer Riley, Cole Ruby, Hayden Sanders, Ryder Smyser, Emsley Spainhower, Kristen Tracy.

Juniors -- Braelyn Fletchall, JoLynn Hawk, Liam Hayden, Audrey Runde, Megan Tracy.

Sophomores -- Bella Blankenship, Conner Chapman, Jordan Dannar, Kenzie Dignan, Tucker Fletchall, Brock Healy, Kassidy Joslin, Brooke Monticue, Kennedy Murphy, Brianna Riley, Gracie Thurman.

Freshmen -- Kaydence Downing, Jarrett Gilland, Jane Hawk, Brecklyn Rush, Hadley Rush.

Eighth Grade -- Tatum Allee, Kaeslyn Briner, Zoey Briner, Ilene Combs, Kylie Combs, Kinley Fletchall, Emmett Frisch, Renae Gladstone, Jolee Hauber, Gabbey Maudlin.

Seventh Grade -- Cree Blankenship, Addison Cadle, Desmond Dannar, Hadley Downing, Maebry Escobar, Daden Findley, Gwyn Healy, Mason Hern, Kyah Joslin.

REGULAR HONOR ROLL

Seniors -- Kimberlyn Kobbe.

Juniors -- Lola Morin, Breeanna Ray.

Sophomores -- Camden Gray, Kynlee Steele, Owyn Wuillay.

Freshmen -- Briella Benson, Hudson Cameron, Heather Deardorff, Karleigh Guinn, Cole Hardy, Paige Hubbard, Londyn Maudlin, Catelynn Moyer, Brooklyn Smith.

Eighth Grade -- Jace Mullock, Aria Oberhauser, Luca Sagle, David Wideman, Kynlee Wymore.

Seventh Grade -- Chase Davidson, Elsie Jenkins, Grayson Mullock, Coy Pickering, Jarrett Rush, Teagan Saville, Keylee Smith, Ridley Ware.

Bentin Roberts Has Breakout Game as Tigers Beat King City Again

Worth County knocked out King City Friday as they beat them down 64-6 to end their season. They host Princeton Friday for the District Championship contest at 7:00 pm. Temperatures are forecast to be cloudy and cool, with a high of around 41 degrees. Bentin Roberts had a breakout game for the Tigers as he had two catches for 87 yards and ran the ball once for another 23 yards. He also shined on defense as he was one of the tackling leaders. Brock Healy threw for almost 200 yards and completed all his passes, while Jude Archer had two picks.

King City was shorthanded as they were without quarterback Landon Carlson, who got a concussion during an onsides kick attempt by Stanberry and a frantic scramble, in which one of Stanberry’s players landed on him. King City held on to win 44-33 and break Stanberry’s Cinderella run. Stanberry had started off winning its first five games before dropping its last five.

The same issues that hurt King City in their previous game against Worth County hurt them again Friday night, special teams and bad snaps. It started on the very first play when Xander Bodle hit a knuckle ball that was difficult to field, and Jordan Dannar and Cole Hardy pinned Carter Heinrich at the six. A false start pinned them at the three and a bad snap moved them back to one, where they were forced to punt. King City shanked the punt, and Worth County started with a short field at King City’s 27. It only took Worth County one play to take advantage as Bo Collins took a short pass from Brock Healy, broke two tackles, and took it to the house with 11:18 left in the first. Hayden Sanders ran in the extra points to make it 8-0.

King City started on their own 23. Without Carlson, they tried Isaac King and Jax Jundy. The latter had sparked King City in their comeback bid against Stanberry, in which they nearly erased a 27-point deficit before Stanberry burned them with a long pass play to win it 55-50 in the regular season. Jundy nearly overcame a third and 15 with a 14-yard scramble, setting up fourth and one at the 32. But the snap was fumbled, and Worth County recovered it at the 28. With another short field to work with, they took full advantage as Jude Archer got blocks from Wyatt Scadden and Ryder Smyser and picked up eight to the 20. Hayden Sanders picked up the first down to the 18. Brock Healy aired it out to Wyatt Scadden for a score, and Bo Collins ran in the extra points to make it 16-0 with 8:11 left in the first.

It looked like King City would make a game out of it on their next series as Jundy flashed his form that he showed in the Stanberry game and took it 52 yards to the house with 7:08 left in the first. Bentin Roberts broke up the extra point pass and King City was still down by two scores at 16-6.

In what has been an all too familiar sight, a kick return for a touchdown was wiped out by a penalty, and Worth County started from King City’s 37. But Brock Healy scrambled to the 23 and then threw a long pitch to Bentin Roberts. He got a block downfield from Bo Collins and hurtled himself like a human missile, knocking the wind out of a King City defender with a hit that could be heard from the other side of the field as he scored with 6:14 left in the first. Brock Healy scrambled into the end zone for the extra points to make it three possessions at 24-6.

Once again, Xander Bodle kicked a knuckleball that King City could not handle, and they were pinned at their own 7. Isaac King was dropped by Bo Collins at the six. Cayden Wainscott picked up six, but King ran into a wall formed by Bo Collins and Ethan Lininger, and King City was forced to punt. This time, they got off a good kick, and Worth County started at its own 30. They tried some razzle-dazzle, with Brock Healy optioning it to Hayden Sanders, who optioned it to Bo Collins, but he was tackled immediately after picking up five. Jude Archer ripped off gains of ten and eight yards to put the ball into King City territory at the 27. From there, Brock Healy found Bentin Roberts all alone, and he took it to the house with 2:18 left in the first quarter. On a busted play, Hayden Sanders picked it up and ran in the extra points to make it 32-6.

On the ensuing kickoff, a late hit put King City into Worth County territory at the 34 but a false start backed them up to the 19. They tried to air it out but missed. Trent Adwell dropped Cayden Wainscott for a big loss back to King City’s 36, and a dropped pass forced a punt. Ryder Smyser blocked the punt and recovered it at the 22. King City stood up Jude Archer for no gain, but a facemask penalty put it on the seven. On the next play, Hayden Sanders got blocks from Ryder Smyser and Bentin Roberts and took it to the house with 50 seconds left in the first quarter. Brock Healy threw a strike to Bo Collins to make it 40-6.

A pass interference and a late hit put King City on the 17, but on the very next play, Jude Archer picked off King and returned it to the 20. On the next play, Brock Healy found nobody open deep, so he dropped it off to Bentin Roberts. He accelerated like a human missile and outran everyone to the house with 11:20 left in the second. Hayden Sanders dove for the pylon and made it for the extra points to make it 48-6.

The quick hitter by the quarterback was one of the few plays that worked for King City, and Isaac King took it 27 yards into Tiger territory at the 28. But after two incompletions, Worth County finally snuffed out the quick hitter, and Ethan Lininger dropped King for a loss. On fourth and 13, King City tried the guard eligible play and aired it out to Kenstin Aborn, but Jude Archer picked him up and went stride for stride, picking it off at the five. 

A swing pass from Brock Healy to Jude Archer netted 34 yards to the 39, and Hayden Sanders got a block from Ryder Smyser and scrambled seven yards into King City territory at the 34. A screen pass to Jude Archer picked up eight to the 26 as he picked up blocks from Lance Runde and Ryder Smyser. Jude Archer got a block from Hayden Sanders and took it the rest of the way with 7:23 left in the half. Brock Healy started to scramble on the extra point try but suddenly pulled up just before crossing the line of scrimmage and hit Bo Collins for the two points to make it 56-6.

Two quick hitters went nowhere, and Bo Collins and Ryder Smyser flushed King out of the pocket and forced an incompletion. Worth County got the ball back at their own 32, and the reserves took over, with Cole Hardy ripping off gains of 15 and 19. Hudson Cameron dragged a defender several yards all the way down to the two. Liam Cordell was stuffed for no gain, but Cole Hardy got a block from Tucker Fletchall and took it to the house with 3:19 left in the first half. Dylan Smith caught the extra point pass to make it 64-6.

Brock Healy completed all eight of his passes for 197 yards.

Worth County was without Cole Ruby (high ankle sprain), but they used eight different people in the running game who had 15 carries for 148 yards. Jude Archer had 3 carries for 44 yards. Cole Hardy had 3 carries for 36 yards, Bentin Roberts 1 carry for 23 yards. Hayden Sanders 3 carries for 16 yards, Brock Healy 1 carry for 14 yards, Hudson Cameron 1 carry for 12 yards, Bo Collins 1 carry for 5 yards, and Liam Cordell 2 carries for -2 yards. 

Bentin Roberts had 2 catches for 87 yards. Jude Archer had 4 catches for 65 yards, Bo Collins 1 catch for 27 yards, and Wyatt Scadden 1 catch for 18 yards. 

Bentin Roberts and Ryder Smyser had 5 tackles. Hudson Cameron and Ethan Lininger had 4, Dylan Smith, Jude Archer, and Trent Adwell 3, Hayden Sanders, Jordan Dannar, and Bo Collins 2, and Liam Cordell, Wes Brown, Maverick Cox, and Lance Runde with 1.

Ryder Smyser had 2 sacks. Jude Archer had 2 picks.