Community Calendar for March 11th, 2026

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WEEKLY EVENTS

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

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.

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 11^th – Spring Immunization Clinic for current NEN 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, and 11^th graders.

March 11^th – Mary Seat 80^th Birthday Party, 2 pm to 4 pm, Grant City Golf Clubhouse.

March 11^th – North Nodaway Academic Showcase, 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm.

March 11^th – North Nodaway PTO, North Nodaway Cafeteria, 6:00 pm.

March 12^th – Early dismissal at Worth County, Gilman City, and North Nodaway. Parent/Teacher conferences.

March 12^th – North Nodaway Parent/Teacher Conferences 1 pm.

March 12^th – Chips, Dips, and Scholarships workshop, Worth County School, 1 pm to 7 pm. For Worth County senior students and parents who wish to apply for scholarships. Snacks will be provided.

March 12^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

March 12^th – North Harrison Spring Title Family Night, 5:30 pm.

March 12^th – Awards Night for NEN Basketball teams and cheer, 7 pm.

March 13^th – No school at Worth County, Gilman City, or North Nodaway.

March 13^th – North Nodaway High School Third Quarter Awards Assembly, 11am.

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

March 13^th – Gentry Opry, first show of the year. Doors open at 5 pm. Concert starts at 7:30 pm. Special guest Michael Goff. Concessions available.

March 13^th to 15^th – The Rose Theatre in Maryville will perform their 2026 youth play, “George Washington Ate my Homework.” Performances will be on Friday, March 13th at 7 pm, Saturday, March 14th at 7 pm, and Sunday, March 15th at 2 pm. Tickets are $8 and are available on the Rose Theatre website. The theatre is located at 120 West 3rd in Maryville.

March 14^th – Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Nodaway County Maintenance Barn, 1516 East Halsey Street, Maryville, 8 am to 12 noon. Free and open to residents of Worth, Atchison, Gentry, Holt, and Nodaway Counties. No commercial or business waste. Examples include household chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, brake fluid, transmission fluids, batteries, waxes, compact fluorescent light bulbs and rubes, antifreeze, oil-based paint, and varnish. No latex paint accepted. Keep materials in the original container. Do not mix waste together.

March 14^th – Worth County Alumni Tournament, 9:30 am. $75/team. Men’s format will be 5x5 with a round robin and then a championship game. Must have at least three Worth County former students/athletes, past or present staff, or parent of a Worth County student or alumnus on the court. Women’s format will be open to all ladies. $5 per player. Format will depend on participation. Proceeds will go towards the weight room.

March 14^th – NEN and North Harrison Varsity Baseball Jamboree at Albany. North Harrison vs. Albany at 12 noon. NEN vs. North Harrison at 1:45 pm. NEN vs. Albany at 3:30 pm.

March 14^th – 39^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 300 Block of North Market Street, Maryville, 3:17 pm. The 300 Block of North Market Street will be closed from 1 pm to 5 pm.

March 16^th – Worth County will host a Scholar Bowl meet at 4 pm.

March 16^th – North Harrison will host a Scholar Bowl meet at 4 pm with Albany and St. Joseph Christian.

March 16^th – NEN Family Reading Night at the Library, 4:30 pm.

March 16^th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6 pm.

March 17^th – Worth County Kindness Club Meeting, 3:00 pm.

March 17^th – NEN Scholar Bowl at Jefferson, 4:30 pm.

March 17^th – North Nodaway Scholar Bowl at Fairfax, 4:30 pm.

March 17^th – Gilman City Scholar Bowl at Braymer, 5:00 pm.

March 18^th – Final day for the county to mail an absentee ballot to a voter for the April 7^th election.  

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

March 20^th – Hopkins Fire Department Fish Fry Fundraiser, Hopkins Community Building, 5 pm. Free will donation. Fish, chicken strips, French fries, hush puppies, beans, cole slaw, desserts.

March 21^st – Lincoln Days Dinner & Auction, South Harrison High School Commons. Social at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm. Auction to follow. $10 per person. State Rep. Mazzie Christensen will speak. Sponsored by the Harrison County Republican Committee.

March 21^st – Gentry & Worth County Cattlemen’s Banquet, Albany National Guard Armory. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dinner served at 6:30 pm.

March 21st — Hopkins CBC Bingo, 6:30 pm, Hopkins Community Building.

March 22^nd – Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8 am to 12 noon.

March 22^nd – Hopkins Beef & Noodle Dinner, 11 am to 1 pm, Hopkins Community Building.

March 22^nd (tentative) – Sheridan Express Cooperative Board Meeting, 5:00 pm, Sheridan Housing Laundry Room.

March 23^rd – North Nodaway will be hosting an FFA contest.  

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

March 24^th – Hopkins Historical Society Spring Meeting, 7:00 pm, Hopkins Museum.

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

March 25^th – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

March 26^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

March 27^th – Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast, Worth County Senior Center, 7 am to 9 am. Free will donation.

March 28^th – Spring into Homesteading, 9 am to 3 pm, Ridgeway High School Gym.

March 28^th – Kirk Cemetery Annual Board Meeting, 1 pm at the cemetery.

March 28^th – Cainsville PTO Carnival. Taco supper from 4 pm to 7 pm. Cost: $5 adults. 12 and under $3. 3 and under free. Games are from 5 pm to 8 pm. Tickets are 25 cents each or 20 for $5. Auction and raffles at 8 pm.

March 28^th – Parnell Fire Department Hog Roast, 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Parnell Firehouse. Roasted hog, cheesy taters, salads, dessert, and beverages. Free will donation.

March 29^th – God’s Squad, Sheridan Christian Church, 6 pm. Teens spreading the gospel through drama and music.

April 4^th – The Worth County Clerk’s office will be open from 8:30 am to 12 noon for absentee voters. Bring Voter ID.

April 7^th – Municipal Election Day. Polls open at 6 am and close at 7 pm. Bring Voter ID.

April 9^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

April 18^th – Trade Days, Cainsville.

April 19^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to fund scholarships.

April 22^nd – Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation 20^th Anniversary Celebration, Mozingo Event Center, 6 pm. Keynote Speaker: Ernesto Sirolli.

April 23^rd -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

April 28^th – Blood Drive, 2 pm to 6 pm, North Harrison School Cafeteria. Sponsored by the North Harrison FBLA.

May 9^th – Downtown Maryville Spring into Fun, 12 noon to 5 pm. Main Street from 2^nd to 5^th Street, Market Street from 2^nd to 5^th Street, 3^rd Street from Vine to Buchanan, and 4^th Street from Vine to Buchanan will be closed from 9:30 am to 7 pm.

May 15^th to 17^th – Turkey Run Flea Market and Swap Meet. 33982 State Highway NN, Hopkins. May 15^th from 12 noon to 8 pm. May 16^th from 8 am to 8 pm. May 17^th from 9 am to 3 pm. Vendor space $15 by May 8^th, $20 afterwards. Electric hookups are $25 by May 8^th, $30 afterwards. Camper hookup $45 by May 8^th, $50 afterwards. Set up May 14^th after 6 pm or Friday after 8 am. For more information, call Adam Emery (660) 541-2984 or Sarah Emery (660) 853-0141.

May 23rd – North Nodaway R-VI Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the North Nodaway High School gymnasium. The banquet will honor the Class of 1976 on its 50-year reunion and recognize the 250th birthday of the United States. Cost is $17 per person plus $2 alumni dues. Reservations and payment are due by May 14. For reservations, contact Teresa DeMott (660-582-1086), Sue Florea (660-541-4108), or Joyce Hennegin (660-927-3682).

June 5^th to 6^th – Resound Fest, Miracle Hills Ranch, three miles south of Bethany. Free admission, community worship, and onsite camping.

June 20^th – Mike Henggeler Father’s Day Memorial Baseball Tournament, Stanberry ball fields, 8 am. Entry $150 per team; limit six teams for two divisions. First division – ages 9U to 12U. Second division – ages 13U to 16U. $150 per team. To enter, contact titletownevents@gmail.com. All proceeds will be donated directly to the Henggeler family.

June 21^st -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to the Heart of America Tractor Club.

July 19^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Post 464 veterans programs.

August 2^nd to 6^th – American Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Tournament, Mozingo Lake. A 54-hole championship for ages 12-19.

August 16^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Cameron Veterans Home.

September 20^th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Sons of the American Legion Post 464.

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rampant Pentagon Spending Accelerates Under Hegseth

Rampant Pentagon spending under presidents of both parties has accelerated under current secretary Pete Hegseth, a report by Open the Books, a government watchdog site that tracks federal and state government spending, reported Monday.

Pentagon spending, like much federal government spending, is done on a “Spend it or Lose it” basis. The Pentagon and other government agencies typically rush to get money out the door in September before it has to be returned. State and Federal agencies also typically rush money out the door when presidential administrations are about to change.

In September 2025, the Pentagon awarded a record $93.4 billion in grants and contracts, including $50.1 billion spent just in the last five working days of September alone. By way of comparison, the Biden Administration spent almost $80 billion in September 2024.

Items purchased include things like luxury food items, high-end furniture, and IT purchases. Since 2008, the Pentagon has spent an average of $257.6 million on furniture every September, which is 564% above the norm. With that money, the Pentagon could have sent 2,000 switchblade drones, 3-4 HIMARS systems, 1,400 GMLRS rockets, 1,420+ Javelin anti-tank missiles, or 530+ Stinger anti-air missiles to Ukraine.

During Barack Obama’s administration, the Pentagon typically spent $300 to $400 million in furniture every September.

Under Secretary Hegseth, the Pentagon has spent the following on luxury items:

—$2 million on Alaskan king crab;

—$6.9 million of lobster tail;

—$15.1 million of ribeye steak;

—$1 million of salmon;

—272 orders of doughnuts for $139,224. That is around $511 per order of doughnuts. A donut at Casey’s typically costs around $1.60.

—$124,000 for ice cream machines;

—$26,000 for sushi preparation tables;

—$5.9 billion in IT and telecommunications, including $3.5 billion for technical support and cable TV.

This is the tip of the iceberg. Other purchases include a $98,329 piano for the Air Force Chief of Staff’s home, a $26,000 violin, and a $21,750 flute.

 

Worth County Land Transfers for February 2026

February 2nd — Book 211, Page 123; Wilma M. Surplus to David Rowe; Warranty Deed.

February 2nd — Book 211, Page 124; David Rowe to Barbara Fleetwood; Warranty Deed.

February 2nd — Book 211, Page 125; First Interstate Bank to Dennis Downing; Deed of Release.

February 3rd — Book 211, Page 127; Revocable Living Trust John C. & Jo Ellen Andrews to Bret Miller and Kortnee Blankenship; Trustee’s Deed.

February 3rd — Book 211, Page 128; Bret Miller and Kortnee Blankenship to Verimore Bank; Deed of Trust.

February 4th — Book 211, Page 130; Revocable Trust Carol Randle & Don Randle to Connie Wonderly & Robert Wonderly, Trustee’s Deed.

February 6th — Book 211, Page 131; Mortgage Electronic Registration System to Cheralee Pointer and Leslie Pointer; Deed of Release.

February 10th — Book 211, Page 132; Estate of Glenda Stephenson to Christine Auten and Cynthia VanDike; Affidavit of Distribution.

February 10th — Book 211, Page 133; USDA Rural Development to James Ross and Patty Jennings; Deed of Release.

February 10th — Book 211, Page 134; James Peoples, Worth County Collector to Cory Farrell; Collector’s Deed.

February 13th — Book 211, Page 137; City of Grant City to Carlin Larson & Kelsey Larson; Warranty Deed.

February 13th — Book 211; Page 140; Helen Myers & James Myers to Carla Norris, Helen Myers, James Myers, and Mark Myers; Quit Claim Deed.

February 18th — Book 211, Page 141; Doris Risser to Dustin Wiley; Warranty Deed.

February 20th — Book 211, Page 142; Beverly Morin to Don Morin; Quit Claim Deed.

February 20th — Book 211, Page 143; Wake Larison Rentals to John Stephenson; Warranty Deed.

February 20th — Book 211, Page 144; John Stephenson to Wake Larison Rentals; Deed of Trust.

February 20th — Book 211, Page 145; John Stephenson to Edward Stephenson; Beneficiary Deed.

February 20th — Book 211, Page 147; City of Grant City to Jeffery T. Steele and Lynsie Steele; Warranty Deed.

February 20th — Book 211, Page 148; NBH Reality II, LLC to Colton Weehler, Kimberly Weehler, and Robert Weehler; Deed of Release.

February 23rd — Book 211, Page 149; Mortgage Electronic Registration System to Diana Sanders; Deed of Release.

February 27th — Book 211, Page 151; Woods Family Trust to Gregory Gard &  Jessi Gard; Trustee’s Deed.

February 27th — Book 211, Page 152; Gregory Gard & Jessi Gard to FCS Financial; Deed of Trust.

February 27th — Book 211, Page 153; Gregory Gard & Jessi Gard to Farm Service Agency; Deed of Trust.

 

Donald Trump Puts Draft On the Table

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that all options, including a military draft, were on the table for the war with Iran in an interview with FOX News Sunday.

On the program “Sunday Morning Futures,” hostess Maria Bartiromo asked Ms. Leavitt, “Mothers out there are worried that we’re going to have a draft, that they’re going to see their sons and daughters get involved in this. What do you wanna say about the President’s plan for troops on the ground?”

Ms. Leavitt responded, “President Trump wisely does not remove options off the table.” While she said the President has “no plans” to put troops on the ground, that is subject to change as the President assesses the success of the bombing campaign.

Seven American troops and 1,230 people in Iran have been killed so far in the conflict.

There is currently no draft in the US. Returning to a draft would require Congress to amend the Military Selective Service Act. Currently, all men must register for the Selective Service when they turn 18 in the event that Congress and the President reinstate the draft.

The last draft in the US happened in 1972, during the Vietnam War. The President’s ability to induct personnel into the military expired the following year. The draft led to widespread protests against the Vietnam War that helped lead to its end.

 

 

Alicia Landrum 1975-2026

Alicia Renee Landrum, age 50, Maryville, Missouri formerly of Grant City, Missouri died Saturday, March 8, 2026 at the Worth County Convalescent Center in Grant City,

Alicia was born on December 28, 1975 in Albany, Missouri.  She was the daughter of the late Garry and Barbara (Baker) Landrum.

Alicia attended school at Worth County R-3 in Grant City. 

Alicia had worked in housekeeping for various motels before her health failed.

She was preceded in death by both her parents, Garry Lynn (January 6, 2023) and Barbara Ann (June 20, 2024) Landrum.

Alicia’s survivors include three children, Cole Spainhower, Maryville. Anna Spainhower, Grant City and Emily Steeve, Maryville, significant other Chad Wiederholt, Maryville, a sister Lori Jennings (Omer Duckworth), a brother Scott (Kim) Landrum, Kansas City, Missouri, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and loved ones.

Graveside funeral services and burial will be held 11 AM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Knox Cemetery, Gentry, Missouri.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 PM on Wednesday.  Memorial contributions may be given to Knox Cemetery or Kansas University Medical Center.

Arrangements: Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri

 

Opinion -- Eliminating Income Tax Could Cause Massive Cuts in School Funding

By the Missouri Budget Project

Lawmakers are considering swapping out the income tax for a greatly expanded sales tax. The proposal would blow a $5 billion hole in the state budget, causing massive cuts to schools, particularly in rural areas.

If resulting cuts are equally distributed across the budget, state general revenue funding for local schools would be cut by more than one-third, or $1.4 billion statewide. As illustrated in a new report from Missouri Budget Project, a nonprofit public policy analysis organization that analyzes state budget, tax, and economic issues, this could result in a nearly 18% cut in TOTAL school revenue including local funds, depending on the school district.

“Missouri already shortchanges our schools, providing a smaller portion of funding for our classrooms than any other state in the nation,” said Amy Blouin, President and CEO of Missouri Budget Project. “This kind of cut would be devastating to students across our state.”

Across all of Missouri’s local school districts, on average that is a cut of over $1,800 per student and is the equivalent of the average salary of nearly 27,000 teachers or over 46,000 support staff, like bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, paraeducators, and office staff.

“Potential cuts would be harmful not only to students, but to communities across Missouri. Rural school districts would be particularly hard hit, and schools are the economic drivers of many of our communities,” Blouin continued. “These types of cuts could lead to district consolidation and job cuts, damaging local economies.”

 

Pops & Pie Raises $6,145 in Live Auction

The North Harrison Pops & Pie Concert raised $6,145 during the live auction held at the school Saturday. Proceeds from the auction went towards the band. In between rounds, the North Harrison band, the fifth and sixth grade band, and the Choir performed various numbers. Around 90 different pies were auctioned off. The figure does not include money raised at the Silent Auction, the Free Will Donation Dinner that preceded the concert, or from private donations.

The pie that sold for the most money went for $500. The next highest sold for $310.

Several students made pies for the auction. Among the students who made pies were Hadley Williams, Makenna Hill, Cassoday Richardson, Andi Nail, Amelia Long, Essence Bess, Katherine Parkhurst, Tayley Johnson, Scotty Briggs, and Riley Valenti.