North Nodaway Hires Color Guard Sponsor, Approves Substitute List

The North Nodaway School Board, at their regular meeting Wednesday, accepted the resignation of Emily Higgins and hired Ashlie Marriott as the Color Guard Coach for the current school year. Both votes were unanimous. The board also approved additions to the substitute teacher list for the current school year. They were Hope Reeves, Angela Herndon, Matthew Loudon, Ashlie Marriott, Rhonda Brown, Todd Simmons, Janelle David, Kathie Steward, Addison Baumgartner, Traci Westfall, Abigail Swink, Jaycie Miner, Tristen Buss, Mikaela Downing, Stacey Meyer, Lori Harris, and Shai Barber. Jennifer Torres was approved to be a substitute cook, and Ron Scroggie was approved as a substitute bus driver.

The board voted to approve a contract from Health-e-Pro for food service software for a total cost of $3,642.50. The software includes menu planning and helping schools stay compliant with USDA regulations.

The board passed an ineligibility policy for student-athletes. This policy also applies to student activities such as Academic Bowl and Band. Ineligible students are still expected to attend and participate in all scheduled practices, meetings, and team activities unless otherwise directed by the coach, sponsor, or administration. Students who are academically ineligible will not be permitted to attend home athletic contests, academic competitions, or other school-sponsored extracurricular activities during their period of ineligibility. Students found in attendance under this policy will be asked to leave by administration.

Middle School & High School Principal Cody Jenkins reported on homecoming activities at North Nodaway. The Homecoming game will be Friday, September 25^th at South Nodaway against Mound City. Tuesday’s theme was “Tornado Tuesday,” with students wearing chaotic clothing. Wednesday was Class Color Day. Thursday will be Twin or Triplet Day. Friday will be Blue and White day.

Multiple rooms observed Patriot Day, which was on September 11^th. Mrs. Hersh and Mr. Hart did writing projects.

A Grandparents Day was held at the school September 8^th. There were 25 grandparents who ate with their grandchildren. The Middle School Student Council, Mr. Hart, Mrs. Stricker, and Mrs. Fountain cooked the meal.

Northwest came Wednesday night to give a presentation and helped parents with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Elementary Principal Heather Townsend reported that the school has conducted bus evacuation, fire, and earthquake drills.

The school received all literacy grant materials that it purchased in June.

The school received positive feedback regarding students taking ownership in their learning as well as their engagement.

Superintendent Chris Turpin reported on the Missouri Modernization Task Force. There are fears among area superintendents that they may recommend getting rid of the Hold Harmless clause, which they say would result in lost revenues of hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars each year.

Currently, there are two models being discussed.

Model A – Modify the existing formula while maintaining much of its basic structure. Ideas discussed include increasing the basic funding amount per student, adding a regional cost adjustment, changing how local effort is calculated, and adding additional funding weights for certain students.

Model B – A more significant change. It would consider both property wealth and household income when determining a district's local share.

These are recommendations, not final decisions. As of September 2026:

--Hold Harmless has not been eliminated;

--A final replacement formula has not been adopted;

--Neither model has been adopted;

--The financial impact on North Nodaway has not been determined;

--The legislature did not pass a new funding formula in the previous session.

The Task Force will meet in September, October, and November, with its final report to the Governor due December 1^st. Their recommendations are subject to approval by the legislature, signature by the governor, and could be overturned through the initiative petition process.

Mr. Turpin’s overall assessment for North Nodaway is that it is the type of district that could be significantly affected by changes to the funding formula. The current Hold Harmless clause provides a level of funding stability that a new formula may not. The greatest financial risk could include several changes occurring together, such as:

--Reducing or eliminating Hold Harmless;

--Increased property wealth resulting in a greater expected local contribution;

--Changes to the calculation of local effort;

--Changes to the basic funding amount;

--Other changes that affect the district’s ability for state aid.

Mr. Turpin’s recommendations to the board were as follows:

--Ask DESE to project the district’s funding under each major option;

--Request a separate calculation showing the impact of eliminating Hold Harmless;

--Request projections based on a three, five, and ten-year phaseout of Hold Harmless;

--Ask specifically how North Nodaway’s wind-farm property value affects each calculation;

--Continue communicating with local legislators and other small rural school districts;

--Make sure the Task Force understands the financial realities of operating a very small school district.

--Protect district reserves while the funding outlook remains uncertain;

--Avoid making long-term spending commitments based on the assumption that current hold-harmless funding will continue indefinitely.

In his regular report, Mr. Turpin reported that the school district is in the process of securing the property at 317 Barnard Street in Hopkins. A warranty deed has been filed with the Recorder’s Office. The school has gotten a lien release from the city should the property be secured by the school for use of erecting a community pavilion. The cost of construction will be paid for by a $99,000 grant received by the school. Students in the Ag Structures class will be working alongside a lead carpenter to learn real-world construction skills.

The school was hit hard at the start of the year with the passing of a former bus driver, announcer, and now a former student.

North Nodaway was randomly selected to have its wastewater tested throughout the year by a third-party provider under House Bill 2. Each testing period will be 2-3 weeks long. The state is testing for drugs and other issues within the state, which would allow the school to provide education if needed.

On Friday, fans at the home football game wore yellow in support of the Trevin Wyllie family. The school will have another home game on October 2^nd.

The State Board is in the process of implementing Governor Mike Kehoe’s executive order giving all schools letter grades, including public, charter, and participating private schools. For K-8, standardized test scores will be 40% of their grade, and academic growth will be 60% of their grade. High schools will factor in four-year graduation rates and college/career readiness. Any school that tests less than 95% of the mandatory state assessments will automatically have its overall score dropped by one full letter grade. The first scores will be based on data from the 2024-25 school year.

 

 

Public Comment Period Open for Worth County Hazardous Mitigation Plan

A public comment period has been opened for the draft hazardous mitigation plan for Worth County for the period covering 2027 to 2032. Every five years, counties must draft a hazardous mitigation plan in order to get disaster relief funding in the event of a disaster. The draft plan outlines strategies to reduce damage and losses from future hazard events. The deadline for commenting on the plan is September 30th. The plan is available for public review at the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments website. To submit public comments, email Kirk Klopper at solid@nwmorcog.org.

Representatives from county departments, cities, the school, and other stakeholders have been working on drafting the plan update.

On March 30th, an informational meeting was held to introduce the topic, set future meeting dates, and present a list of potential hazards that could impact the county. A kick-off meeting was held with an overview of the purpose of hazard mitigation planning, including a discussion of grant programs associated with an approved plan. On July 20th, a second meeting was held, and the results of a community survey were discussed. The group reviewed updated mitigation goals, discussed progress on previously identified mitigation actions, and concluded with an outline of the next steps. On August 17th, a third meeting provided a summary of previously discussed topics, public survey results, and identified grant opportunities.

From June 2026 to August 2026, a public survey was conducted, yielding 153 responses, or 8% of the county. The most likely disasters seen as potentially impacting the area included severe thunderstorms, winter weather, drought, tornadoes, and extreme temperatures. 

The following potential projects that are administered by the state attracted potential interest of at least 50% of the respondents. They include tornado safe room construction (75.86%), retrofitting of existing buildings to add a tornado-safe room (67.59%), soil erosion stabilization (65.52%), electrical utility infrastructure retrofitting (63.45%), localized minor flood reduction projects such as storm water management or localized flood control (55.17%), and retrofitting existing buildings to protect against wind damage (53.79%).

During the meetings, participants reviewed the hazards identified in the 2022 plan. Sinkholes and levee flooding were eliminated since there is no history of sinkholes in the county, and there are no levees in the county or upstream that could cause flooding. 

The updated goals of the draft plan are as follows:

--Preserve human life, health, and safety;

--Defend the continuity of government and essential services;

--Protect public and private property;

--Safeguard community tranquility from the adverse effects of disasters. 

After the final version of the plan is drafted, it will be subject to approval by the different local governments and then subject to implementation.

The plan included the estimated populations of the county in 2015 and 2024. Worth County has an estimated 1,973 people as of 2024, down from 2,082 in 2015. Allendale has 48 people, up from 44 in 2015. Denver has 20 people, down from 47 in 2015. Grant City has 959, up from 835 in 2015. Sheridan has 181, down from 234 in 2015. Worth has 34 people, down from 53 in 2015. The figures quoted may be low; Worth County had greater turnout in the 2024 presidential election than in the 2020 election. 

Trevin Wyllie 2008-2026

Trevin Bruce Wyllie, 18, of Pickering, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., surrounded by his loving family.

Trevin was born July 31, 2008, in Maryville, Missouri, at St. Francis Hospital, to Ryan and Qt Wyllie. From the moment he entered their lives, Trevin was a force all his own. He brought laughter, stubbornness, mischief, and a love that could never be measured. He was, and always will be, their boy.

Trevin attended North Nodaway High School and proudly graduated as a North Nodaway Mustang, wearing number 15. He loved sports, especially basketball and baseball, as well as gaming, cars, fishing, and spending time with the people who mattered most to him.

Those who knew Trevin will never forget his personality. He was funny, sarcastic, stubborn, strong-willed, mouthy, and ornery. He could make you laugh when you probably shouldn't have been laughing, and he always seemed to have a comeback ready. He had a way of making his presence known, and there will never be another Trevin.

Behind that stubborn and sometimes smart-mouthed exterior was a young man with an enormous heart. Trevin loved his family deeply. He loved his friends, his teammates, and the people who stood beside him. He made connections that will remain long after his voice can no longer be heard.

Trevin was also a young man of strong faith. Throughout his life, and especially during the difficult days he faced, his faith carried him. He showed a courage and determination that inspired everyone around him. He never stopped being himself, and he continued to find reasons to laugh, to love, and to make memories with the people closest to him.

He leaves behind his parents, Ryan and Qt Wyllie; his sisters, Felicia of Grandview, Missouri, and Chandra of the home; his grandparents, Sandra Johnson of Spring Creek, Nevada; Diane Beason of Skidmore, Missouri; and Ivle and Tami Beason of Amazonia, Missouri.

He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Cassie (Justin) of Spring Creek, Nevada; April (Donnie) of Maryville, Missouri; Cindy (Kiley) of Maryville, Missouri; Tom of Fairfax, Missouri; and Joe of Clinton, Missouri; as well as his cousins, Wyatt, Weston, Walker, Johnathan, Savannah, Caleb, Skyler, Brylie, Quen, Beau, Dak, Drake, and Jade; his lifelong best friend, Jordan DeLeon and his Basketball friends and family.

Trevin was preceded in death by his beloved great-grandmother, Lois Patten; his grandfather, Ronald Wyllie; and his uncle, James Douglas Beason.

Trevin's 18 years were far too short.

There should have been more basketball games. More baseball games. More fishing trips. More birthdays. More arguments and smart remarks. More late nights, more laughs, more memories, and more plans for the future. There should have been so much more life for Trevin to live.

But in those 18 years, Trevin left something behind that cannot be taken away. His family will carry forward the stories, the jokes, the fishing trips, the ball games, the family gatherings, and all the little moments that made life with Trevin uniquely Trevin. They will remember his stubborn spirit, his quick wit, his faith, his courage, and the enormous heart behind it all.

Although his journey was difficult, Trevin never allowed it to take away the things that made him who he was. His faith, his humor, his stubbornness, his courage, and his love for his family remained with him to the end.

Trevin's journey may have ended, but his story is not over.

His laughter, his faith, and his stubborn spirit will live on in everyone who knew him.

He will forever be our boy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on 2pm Sunday, October 4th at the Mozingo Event Center at Mozingo Lake. Burial will be held at a later date at the Hopkins Cemetery in Hopkins, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for September 16th, 2026

On August 14^th, Cody Davis (35) of Keokuk (IA) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). He was fined $350 plus costs by Judge Jay Hemenway.

On September 2^nd, Laura Thompson (28) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). She was fined $400 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 8^th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 70 year old King City woman suffered injuries when the SUV she was driving on Route 169 in Union Star ran off the road and struck a building.

On September 8^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Julien Phipps (19) of Frakes (KY) alleging DWI (Physical Injury, Felony), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, No Valid License, and No Seat Belt.

On September 8^th, Vanessa Halterman (43) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice.

On September 9^th, Bridget Edie (36) of White Cloud (KS) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Trespassing. She was assessed $212.50 in fines and costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley.

On September 9^th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced charges against Dustin Hill (22) of Florence (AZ) in conjunction with an abduction of a girl from a Rock Port football game last year. The defendant is charged with Attempted Enticement, Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct, Transportation of a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity, and Transfer of Obscene Material to a Minor.

On September 9^th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 34-year-old female driver from Pattonsburg failed to yield the right of way on 3^rd Street in Winston and drove into the path of a pickup driven by a 48-year-old Winston driver. The Pattonsburg driver received minor injuries.

On September 9^th, Michael Updegraff pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On September 9^th, Jimmy Stanhope (42) of Gallatin pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Domestic Assault. He was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins. Court retains jurisdiction for 120 days, and the DOC will make recommendations regarding incarceration or probation.

On September 9^th, Kelly Hill (49) of Coffey pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony). Defendant was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins. Defendant must attend Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous two times per week.

On September 9^th, Angela Herman (57) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins.

On September 9^th, Sarah Spears (36) of Grant City pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to two counts Endangering the Welfare of a Child (1 Felony). She was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins. Defendant may have no contact with victims. Defendant must get full-time employment within 60 days.

On September 9^th, Pedro Gaeta (55) of Kansas City (KS) pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of DWI (4^th, Felony), Failure to Comply with Ignition Interlock, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and No Insurance. He was placed on five years probation by Judge Daren Adkins. Defendant must serve 120 days shock time, pay a $300 fine plus court costs, attend AA meetings two times per week, and take care of North Kansas City municipal case within 60 days.

On September 9^th, Coty Mewes (36) of Galt pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to a charge of Trafficking Drugs (Felony). He was sentenced to eight years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins.

On September 9^th, Crystal Tanner (43) of Breckinridge pleaded guilty in Daviess County Circuit Court to charges of Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony) and Animal Abandonment. She was sentenced to six years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Daren Adkins. Defendant must make restitution of $400.

On September 9^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Elijah Bertz (20) of Blue Springs alleging DWI and Speeding (86 mph).

On September 10^th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Jessica Hansuld (33) of Gallatin alleging Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony), Domestic Assault, and Peace Disturbance. Bond was set at $20,000, cash only. No contact with victim, witnesses, or any minor under 18. Prosecutor Gibson also charged Michael Edwards (41) of Gallatin with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. No contact with the victim or witnesses.

On September 10^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Nathan Brown (37) of Maryville alleging Violation of Protection Order and Stealing.

On September 10^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Danny Chesnut (65) of Maryville alleging Violation of Protection Order.

On September 10^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Meghan Markt (21) of Oregon alleging DWI (Felony, Physical Injury) and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On September 10^th, Phylicia Harner (34) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). She was sentenced to three years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Corey Herron.

On September 10^th, Mikkaela Moore (38) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must serve 20 days shock time with credit for time served. Defendant must testify against co-defendant. No contact with victim. No unsupervised contact with other minor children.  

On September 10^th, Terrance Little (45) of Tampa (FL) pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Forgery (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must serve 120 days shock time with credit for 13.

On September 10^th, Steven Harris (57) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance. He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must serve 60 days shock time with credit for time served.

On September 10^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Racheal Sybert (34) of Maryville alleging Harassment.

On September 10^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Julie Clodfelter (47) of Maryville alleging Harassment.

On September 10^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Adam Hunt (36) of Maryville alleging DWI (Prior).

On September 10^th, Randall Sego (60) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Circuit Court to a charge of DWI (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must successfully complete 60 hours of community service. Defendant must serve 30 days shock time in jail with credit for time served. Defendant must maintain SCRAM device until November 1^st except while in jail. Defendant must successfully enroll and complete the Fourth Judicial Circuit DWI program.

On September 10^th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Larry Holbrook (64) of Maryville alleging Burglary (Felony) and Stealing. Bond was set at $5,000 with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On September 11^th, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Bryan McGuire (35) of Jamesport alleging two counts Burglary (Felony) and Stealing. Defendant to be released on his own recognizance. Defendant may have no contact with the victim.

 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 September 16th, 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

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

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

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.

Every Second Wednesday – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition, 5:00 pm, Worth County Community Church.

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 16^th – North Harrison Elementary Title Night, 5:00 pm.

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

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

September 17^th – Shamrock Softball (JH/V/JV) vs. North Andrew, 4:30 pm. Senior Night.

September 17^th – Gospel Music Jubilee and sing-a-long, Bethany First Assembly of God, 6:00 pm with Pastor Eddie and Anita Birdsong.

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

September 18^th to 19^th – Turkey Run Flea Market and Swap Meet. 12 noon to 6 pm September 18^th; 8 am to 6 pm September 19^th. Anything tradable welcome from homemade goods, antiques, tools, toys, clothes, livestock, vehicles, auto parts, crafts, food vendors, and more. Space: $15. Electric Hookups: $25. Camper: $45. After September 7^th, add $5. If interested, call Adam Emery (660) 541-2984 or Sarah Emery (660) 853-0141.

September 19^th – Worth County Fall Carnival, Courthouse Square, Grant City, 10 am to 4:00 pm.

September 19^th – Dusty Cowgirl 5^th Anniversary Party, Grant City Square, 12 noon. This is a separate event from the Fall Carnival.

September 19^th – Clearmont Poker Run. Registration 12:30 pm, Little Red Schoolhouse. Vehicles out 1:30 pm. Free will donation meal 4 pm to 7 pm. Sponsored by the Clearmont Community Club.

September 19^th – 4^th Annual Private Treaty Open House, Thummel Angus, Ravenwood, 3 pm.

September 19^th – Pickering Community Dinner, Community Building, 5 pm to 7 pm.

September 20^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. $10 minimum donation per person. Children 6 and under are free. Proceeds to Sons of the American Legion Post 464.

September 20^th – 3^rd Annual Cody Lee Stiens Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser, Nodaway County Senior Center, 8 am to 1 pm. Raffle and Silent Auction. Adults $15, children four and under free.

September 20^th – Community worship with Girls Next Door at Silas Lee’s Park Stage, Albany, 10:00 am. Sponsored by the Albany United Methodist Church.

September 20^th – Gentry Baptist Church Fish Fry, 5:00 pm. Free and open to the public. Also serving sloppy joes and hot dogs. Hayrides. Music by Country-Gospel Reunion.

September 21^st – No school at North Nodaway. Professional development.

September 22^nd – Second Harvest Food Pantry, Gilman City First Baptist Church, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income.

September 23^rd – Second Harvest Food Pantry, Pattonsburg City Hall, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income.

September 24^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

September 25^th – Johnny & Gale Rowlett at Highway 13 Christian Church, Bethany, 6:30 pm.

September 26^th – North Harrison Softball Round Robin.

September 27^th – Ravenwood Community Breakfast, 8 am to 12 noon. The Northeast Nodaway cheerleaders will be helping serve.

September 27^th – Parnell United Methodist Church Fish Fry, 11 am to 1:30 pm. Free will donation.

September 27^th – Sheridan Express Cooperative Meeting, 5:00 pm, Sheridan Housing Laundry Room.

September 28^th – No school at NEN. Teacher in-service.

September 29^th – Kidsight Vision Screening at NEN, 9 am to 11 am. For PK through 1^st grade.

September 29^th – Data Center Informational Meeting, Graham Community Building, 6:30 pm. Topics: White Cloud Acres Data Center Project, White Cloud Generating LLC Project, Proposed White Cloud Township Zoning ballot measure. Cookies and beverages are provided. Free and open to the public.

September 30^th – North Nodaway National Honor Society Inductions, 6:00 pm.

October 1^st – Fall FFA Contest at Maryville.

October 1^st – Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic, North Nodaway Elementary, 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm. Bring insurance card or $20.

October 3^rd – No school at North Harrison. Teacher in-service.

October 3^rd – Band Jamboree at Clarinda.

October 3^rd – Great Northwest Winefest, 1805 Nebraska Street, Mound City (Swimming Pool), 11:30 am. Proceeds will go to raise funds for Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation.

October 3^rd – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Glow Walk/Run, 6:00 pm. The run will start at Mosaic in Maryville, follow the Safe Routes to School trail, through the Crestview Addition on South Munn, and return on the same route back to the hospital.

October 4^th – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8:00 am.

October 4^th – Pattonsburg Car Show. Registration 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Awards at 3:00 pm. Music, food, and vendors. $15 per car entry.

October 6^th – First Fluoride Treatment for NEN Elementary Students, 8:30 am.

October 6^th – Kids Sight Screening at North Nodaway at both Hopkins and Pickering, 8:30 am.

October 8^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

October 8^th – Bluejay Softball (V/JV) vs. King City, 5:30 pm. Senior Night.

October 8^th – Mustang Volleyball vs. Mound City, 5:30 pm. Senior Night.

October 8^th – Shamrock Softball vs. Putnam County. Pink Out Night.

October 9^th – Pot Luck, 12 noon, Worth County Senior Center.

October 10^th – Maryville Fall into Fun, 12 noon to 6 pm. Market vendors, music, kids activities, and more.

October 10^th – Grant City Lions Club Corn Maze, Allendale, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Play in the park, enjoy hot dogs, ride a way wagon, tackle the corn maze, and find the “Candy Lion.” “Littles” 3 & under free. All others $5. Food is extra.

October 10^th – Sheridan Halloween Lock-in, Sheridan Community Building, 6 pm. Please come pick up your child on October 11^th at 6:00 am. Your child does not have to stay all night if they don’t want to. For grades K-8. Pre-K can come, but parents should come get them after the activities. Costume contest, coloring pages, cookie decorating, face painting, movies, board games, pony rides, and more. Pizza, popcorn, and brownies along with drinks.

October 11^th – St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Dinner, 11 am, church basement. Free will donation.

October 12^th – No mail delivery. Columbus Day.

October 12^th – No school at Worth County or North Nodaway. Professional Development.

October 12^th – GRM Networks 75^th Anniversary Open House, 11 am to 2 pm. Food, giveaways, door prizes.

October 12^th – Hawk Softball vs. Gallatin, 5:00 pm. Senior Night.

October 13^th – Kidsight vision screening at North Harrison, 9:00 am. For grades PK through 6^th grade.

October 13^th – Hopkins Historical Society Fall Meeting, 7:00 pm.

October 15^th – NEN School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm.

October 15^th – Tiger Football vs. Pattonsburg, 7:00 pm. Senior Night.

October 16^th – Early Dismissal at Gilman City. End of Quarter.

October 17^th – Missouri Days Marching Band Festival at Trenton.

October 17^th – Gilman City Barnwarming, 7:00 pm.

October 18^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Post 464 membership.

October 18^th -- Grant City Lions Club Corn Maze, Allendale, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Play in the park, enjoy hot dogs, ride a way wagon, tackle the corn maze, and find the “Candy Lion.” “Littles” 3 & under free. All others $5. Food is extra.

October 21^st – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

October 21^st – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

October 22^nd – No school at NEN or North Harrison. Parent/Teacher Conferences.

October 22^nd – Early dismissal at Worth County and Gilman City. Parent/Teacher Conferences.

October 22^nd -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

October 23^rd – No school at NEN, Gilman City, North Harrison, or Worth County. End of Quarter.

October 23^rd – Last day to file as a write-in candidate for the November 3^rd election, 5:00 pm.

October 24^th – Halloween Costume 5K and Kids Trick or Treat, 2811 Yellowstone Avenue, Blockton, 3 pm. Sponsored by the Taylor County Conservation Board.

October 24^th – Haunted corn maze, Allendale. “Littles” from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. “Spooks” from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

October 25^th – Ravenwood Community Breakfast, 8:00 am to 12 noon. The Girls Softball Team will be helping.

October 29^th – Early dismissal at North Nodaway. Parent/Teacher Conferences.

October 30^th – No school at North Nodaway. End of quarter.

October 31^st – Northwest Missouri State Homecoming Parade.

November 3^rd – General election for Missouri. Polls open at 6 am and close at 7 pm.

November 15^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Ladies Auxiliary Unit 464.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Ruling Clears Way for 2022 Congressional Map

By Jae Jepsen, Jordan Davis and Anika Austvold, Missouri News Network

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the existing 2022 state congressional map to be used in the November election.

The action came in response to a federal district court judge’s ruling Tuesday that ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to use a gerrymandered map passed a year ago.

Hoskins followed up by ordering county clerks to use the 2025 map, acting against a Missouri Supreme Court ruling issued a week ago that the map had never been valid.

Hoskins was summoned to the state Supreme Court on Thursday morning to explain why he should not be held in contempt for ordering the 2025 map be used. But Hoskins announced during a recess that he was directing local election authorities to use Missouri’s 2022 congressional map in November.

The Missouri Supreme Court ultimately held Hoskins in contempt Thursday for violating its previous order but announced it was satisfied with his move to use the 2022 map and withheld punishment.

Hoskins maintains that his decision to change was not motivated by the threat of repercussions, but a response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier in the morning. The state high court placed a stay on the federal judge’s order, taking the federal judiciary out of the matter for now.

“The only law and directive that we have right now is from the Missouri Supreme Court, and the Missouri Supreme Court says that the 2022 map is in effect,” Hoskins said.

Prosecuting Attorney Chuck Hatfield represented Richard Von Glahn of People Not Politicians, the group that opposed the 2025 map and sought a public referendum before it could be used in an election. Hatfield said he sees the state high court’s decision as a victory.

“It’s really important today that the judiciary sort of held tight against, what I consider, an attempt by Secretary of State Hoskins to alter what is the law and has always been the law,” Hatfield said.

However, Attorney General Catharine Hanaway stipulated that, while the current situation strongly suggests the 2022 map will be used, there is still room for further litigation. Namely, she says the 2025 map could be used if the U.S. Supreme Court makes an order directing it.

The federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals is remaining active in the case, ordering an emergency hearing on the issue for Sept. 17.

“It’s very confusing, almost unprecedented, even in very complicated election law history,” Hanaway said.

Before Hoskins ever appeared in court, the dispute prompted a response from 14 Republican members of the Missouri General Assembly.

The lawmakers sent a letter to the Missouri Supreme Court threatening to seek impeachment proceedings against justices if Hoskins were held in contempt. They argued the court would be disregarding federal law by enforcing its order while a conflicting federal court order was in place.

“Should Secretary Hoskins be held in contempt, we will petition the Speaker of the House and legislative leadership to begin impeachment proceedings against the responsible members of this Court for willful neglect of duty, incompetency, and misconduct under Article VII, Sections 1 and 2 of the Missouri Constitution,” the lawmakers wrote.

The letter was signed by Republican Sens. Joe Nicola, Brad Hudson, Ben Brown, Jamie Burger, Curtis Trent, Rick Brattin, Adam Schnelting, Jason Bean and Jill Carter, along with Republican Reps. Jeff Myers, Chad Perkins, Mike McGirl, Bob Titus and Hardy Billington. None offered additional comment.

Notably absent from the letter’s list of supporters was Republican Rep. Bob Onder, a fierce proponent of the 2025 map. Onder’s district went through dramatic changes as a result of the change in map, losing 11 counties and gaining five. He said the map debate, at its core, is about voting rights.

“It’s not about me,” Onder said. “It’s about the voters, that 1.2 million voters, including hundreds of thousands, in my district, who are disenfranchised by what the Missouri Supreme Court has done.”

Brattin, the Republican nominee for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, won the August primary under the 2025 map, which significantly reshaped the Kansas City-based district currently represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, extending it into more Republican-leaning areas.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, Cleaver expressed his support for the U.S. Supreme Court’s action in favor of the 2022 map.

“A win for justice. A win for democracy. A win for the people of Missouri,” Cleaver said. “It is my hope that state officials will start following court orders and end this shameful attempt to break Missouri law and silence Missouri voters.”

House Democrats sharply criticized the letter, with House Minority Leader Ashley Aune calling it an attempt to intimidate the judicial branch and said the lawmakers could have violated state judicial tampering laws. Missouri law makes it a felony to attempt to harass, intimidate or influence a judicial officer in the performance of official duties.

However, Gov. Mike Kehoe continued to support Hoskins following Thursday’s hearing while suggesting that the legal fight over the map is not yet finished.

“While the reasoning behind today’s Missouri Supreme Court contempt hearings remain questionable, I am proud to stand behind Secretary Hoskins as he continues to serve as Missouri’s top elections authority,” Kehoe said in a statement on X.

“I look forward to the Eighth Circuit’s consideration of the merits of the Missouri First Map and remain confident in the legal process moving forward. Voters deserve certainty and clarity,” Kehoe said.

Hanaway also expressed her support for Hoskins, arguing that he was never in contempt of court.

“He wasn’t held in contempt, and he’s followed the law at every step of the way, and we’ve been proud to defend him at every step of the way, because he’s doing what he swore to do,” she told reporters.

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