Janice Borey Steps Down as Tiger Girls Track Coach

Janice Borey has stepped down as the Worth County Girls Track Coach, the school announced Sunday. She has won seven state championships, and she was inducted into the Missouri Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

She wrote the grant that gave Worth County its all-weather track in the late 1990’s and coached countless Tiger track athletes.

Anna Gladstone and Lonee French will take over the track program. Anna was a standout track athlete under Borey and continued her career at Northwest Missouri State, where, in 2023, she helped the Bearcats win an MIAA track title for the first time since 1999.

Borey won State Track Championships in 2018, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2001, 2000, and 1999.

 

Arianna Owens, Southwest Heat Take Five of Six

Last weekend, North Nodaway student Arianna Owens and her 12 & Under travel softball team, the Southwest Iowa Heat, went to Ankeny and Norwalk to a softball tournament. They got off to a rough start this year, but won five out of their six games to get over .500.

In their first game, the Heat won 6-2 over the Elkhorn Elite. They scored one in the first, three in the second, and two in the fourth before Elkhorn got two on the board in their half. Arianna had two walks, two runs, and two stolen bases.  In the second game, they beat Knox County Crush 8-0, scoring two in the first, two in the third, and four in the fifth. Arianna was 0 for 2.

In the third game, the Heat beat the Bombers 10-0 in three innings. Arianna walked once, stole two bases, and scored a run. In the fourth game, they beat Jayhawks Sledge 9-1. Arianna got her first hit, stole three bases, including a steal of home, and scored twice.

On the second day, the Heat dropped their first game of the tournament to Homer Heat. Arianna made two catches in the field that game. The Heat won their fifth game via forfeit.

 

 

North Nodaway Fourth Quarter Awards for 2026

GOLD HONOR ROLL

Eighth Grade — Cade Miller, Zoey Pearson.

Freshmen — Eliza Clements, Conner Pearson, Marek Stevens.

Sophomores — Laney Turner.

Juniors — Lily Blane, Mya Hansen, Ridge Harger.

Seniors — Blaine Clements, Sadee Clapp, Lacy Riley, Casey Wray.

SILVER HONOR ROLL

Sixth Grade — Marin Alexander, Brysha Allen, Lucus Hansen, Torrie Rader.

Seventh Grade — Arianna Owens, Kamden Reynolds, Kayden Snuffer.

Eighth Grade — Sophee Clapp, Sam Jenkins, Reed Martin, Dustie Rader, Ava Steinman, Gannon Stricker, Tristen Wray, Chandra Wyllie.

Freshmen — Luke Clements, Jackson Keho, Hayden Marriott, Zoey Phillips.

Sophomores — Draven Rader, Lena Richards, Savannah Rucker, Pyper Smith.

Juniors — Wyatt Emery, Harley Howard, Tequilla Miller, Ty Moyer, Keith Riedel.

Seniors — Stetsyn Brown, Jordan DeLeon, Aryianna Jimenez, Emily Keho, Kaeden Nave, Landon Parman, Gannon Volner, Jackie Wray.

BRONZE HONOR ROLL

Sixth Grade — Cooper Chesnut, Adyson Dailey, Isabella Graham, Landon Turner.

Seventh Grade — Braxton Dougherty, Avary Volner.

Eighth Grade — Hudson Alexander, Skyler Bergen, Scarlett Brown.

Freshmen — Jaycie Edington, Journi Farnsworth.

Sophomores — Trynzlee Ebrecht, Kaeah Edington, Taccoa Moyer, Conner Reeves.

Juniors — Nevaeh Rowland.

Seniors — Laythen Ebrecht.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Sixth Grade — Cooper Chesnut, McClellan Clements.

Seventh Grade — Kamden Reynolds.

Eighth Grade — Scarlett Brown, Sophee Clapp, Ava Steinman, Gannon Stricker, Tristen Wray.

Freshmen — Jaycie Edington, Jackson Keho, Zoey Phillips, Elijah Tatum.

Sophomores — Savannah Rucker, Laney Turner.

Juniors — Lily Blane, Tequilla Miller.

Seniors — Lacy Riley, Casey Wray.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR YEAR

Scarlett Brown.

MIDDLE SCOOL AWARDS

Achievement Award — Reed Martin.

Leadership Award — Braxton Dougherty.

Mustang Award — Lucus Hansen.

Student of the Quarter — Gannon Stricker.

HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS

Achievement Awards — Conner Pearson, Eliza Clements, Conner Reeves, Lily Blane.

Leadership Award — Tequilla Miller.

Citizenship Award — Monica Castillo.

Student of the Quarter — Draven Rader.

 

Deanne Cordell 1969-2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deanne Louise Cordell, a beloved fiancé, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Deanne passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 18th, 1969 in Maryville, Missouri to Fred and Doris Schieber.

Deanne is survived by her devoted fiancé, Jeff Laffen of Saint Joseph, MO, and her loving children: sons Jakob (Kailey Miller) Cordell of Skidmore, MO, William (Rebecca Johnson) Cordell of Quitman, MO, and Benjamin Cordell of Skidmore, MO; and daughters Lora (Tree) Johnson of Overland Park, KS, and Emily (Brandon) Niendick of Wellington, MO. She also leaves behind her treasured brothers, David Schieber and Kevin (Rosemary) Schieber, and sisters, Linda Berry, Teresa (Patrick) Maline, and Sheila (Daniel) Kizer. Additionally, Deanne is survived by her caring mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Don Cordell, and her supportive sisters-in-law, Glenda (Jeff) Long, and Judy (Randy) Freuh.

Deanne's legacy lives on in her cherished grandchildren: Noah, Lucas, and Maggie, with a fourth grandchild soon to join the family. She was also a loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, of 28 years, Jeff Cordell; her grandson, Hayden Niendick; her sister, Ellen Cottrell; and her sister-in-law, Christine Schieber.

A graduate of Northeast Nodaway in 1987, Deanne went on to earn a Business degree from NWMSU in 1991, where she played the flute throughout her collegiate years. Professionally, Deanne was a dedicated Case Manager for Nodaway County Services in Maryville, Missouri, where she was known for her compassion and commitment to helping others.

Deanne had a profound love for her children and grandchildren; any time spent with them was precious to her. She found joy in hunting for antiques and treasured the memories of traveling with Jeff. Her kind heart and giving nature were evident to all who knew her.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Bram Funeral Home in Maryville, MO. A funeral service to celebrate Deanne's life will take place at Laura Street Baptist Church on Thursday, May 28th, 2026, at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Quitman Cemetery.

Arrangements are being provided by Bram Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the Jeffrey Scott Cordell memorial scholarship fund which will be renamed the Jeffrey and Deanne Cordell Memorial Scholarship Fund.

 

Betty Byrns 1931-2026

Clara Elizabeth “Betty” (Parker) Byrns was born December 17, 1931 in Redding, Iowa to Sam and Sylvia Parker. Betty graduated from Redding High School in Redding, Iowa. Betty was united in marriage to Wilbur Dean Byrns on September 29, 1949 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. To this union 2 children were born, Robert and William Byrns. She sold Avon for 50 years. Betty was a member of the Grant City Baptist Church.

Betty passed away on May 21, 2026 at Orilla’s Way in Grant City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Sylvia Hunt, brother John Lawrence Parker and; husband Wilbur Byrns. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Bob Byrns of Kansas City, Missouri and Bill (Joan) Byrns of Allerton, Iowa; four grandchildren Matt (Karen) Byrns, Libby Byrns, Adele (Brennen) Javorsky and Olivia Byrns; and three great-grandchildren Xander, Lexi and Leeland.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Interment will be at the Athelstan Cemetery in Athelstan, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Grant City Baptist Church or the Grant City Fire Department.

 

Attendance List for Sheridan Alumni Reunion

The following people attended the Sheridan Alumni Reunion for 2026, as provided by Secretary/Treasurer Janet Gladstone. There were 30 grads and 11 guests.

Attending were Sharon Rawlings, Shirley Winemiller, Steve Proctor, Sharon Miller, John Farrell, Joyce Piveral, Laverne Walker, Linda Walker, Sharon Fletchall, Ivalee Johnson, Joyce Stephens, Darlene Runyan, James Ridge, Susie Wilson, Huey Rowen, Steve Allee, Phyllis Wiley, Margaret Goepferich, Janet Larsen, Charlotte Knight, Bob Young, Geneveive Walker, Joan Randle, Ida Smyser, Mike Scott, Linda Scott, Janet Gladstone, Kathy Ruiz, Sherry Evans, and Larry Dowis.

Larry Dowis was the oldest Sheridan High School grad present, from the Class of 1951. The next oldest was Ida Smyser of the Class of 1953. She says she stays sharp by playing many different card games and solving as many different puzzles she can get hold of.

 

Shirley Winemiller Named Sheridan Alumni President

Shirley Winemiller was named the Sheridan Alumni Association President at the annual reunion Sunday.

The organization had $2,108 in the bank when all income and expenses were calculated according to Treasurer Janet Gladstone.

The association received letters and donations from Franklin and Debra Dowis, Mary Piveral, and Elenora French.

Members who passed included Mary Caldwell, Jack Hawk, Sherry Churchill Dowis, Roland “Jiggs” Farrell, Connie Wonderly, Norman Runyan, Bill Scott, Judy Fletchall, Gary James, Vern Randle, Jim Keever, and Judy Fletchall. Ms. Gladstone reported that the list was the longest since she had been there.

Outgoing President Mike Scott announced he was stepping down. Laverne Walker wanted to keep the same officers as last time, but Mr. Scott said that he was stepping down for good this time. He said he was talked into doing it the last time, but that it wasn’t going to happen again.

“I enjoyed serving, but it’s been 50 years now since the school closed and just four or five attended who were from the 1970’s,” Mr. Scott said. “I don’t want to see this die, but I won’t be the President.”

Shirley Winemiller agreed to do it if nobody else wanted it, and the association named her as President. Steve Proctor will continue as Vice-President. Janet Gladstone will continue as Secretary/Treasurer.

There is currently $35,000 left for the Sheridan CBC to pay for the building. If interested in donating to the project, contact any Sheridan CBC member.

LaRue Burns said she wanted the mural from the former bank building, which was painted by the late Clive Rickabaugh, preserved and moved to the community building.

The banner from the curtain from the Sheridan High School stage was gone and the class pictured had been taken down and moved to the west tables. The Alumni Association requested that the pictures be put back up where they were.