North Nodaway Alumni Officers Elected

The North Nodaway Alumni Banquet was held Saturday, May 23rd at the school. People who helped included Carmen Larabee, Darla Thompson, Elaine Holste, Joyce Hennegin, Sue Florea, Teresa DeMott, Debbie Vickers, Janet Drummond, Betty (Cross) Lee, J.R. Gladman, the North Nodaway FFA, Steve & Sandy Alexander, Dick Baldwin, Chris Turpin, Bo Hansen, and Classic Café of Malvern (IA), who catered the banquet.

New officers were elected for next year. They are Georgia (Collins) Miller (President), Carmen (Collins) Larabee (Vice-President), Joan (Collins) Hemenway (Secretary), and Elaine (Motsinger) Holste (Treasurer). Joyce Hennegin, Teresa DeMott, Sue Florea, and Elaine Holste will once again be in charge of registration.

Next year’s banquet will be Saturday, May 29th, 2027 at 5:30 pm at the school. This is a new time. The Classic Café of Malvern will once again be catering the event.

 

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for May 27th, 2026

On May 18th, Scott Yount (53) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to Distribution of Controlled Substance in Protected Location (Felony) and Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). He was sentenced to 15 years in the Missouri Department of Correction by Judge Corey Herron. Court retains jurisdiction for 120 days while the defendant undergoes treatment. The DOC will then make recommendations regarding probation or incarceration.

On May 18th, Bradley Worthington (42) of Keokuk (IA) pleaded guilty to a charge of Stealing in Harrison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to seven months in jail, equal to time served.

On May 18th, Michael McNish (37) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron.

On May 18th, Kristin Karr (29) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Stealing. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must make restitution to Wal-Mart in the amount of $836.82 by January 1st, 2027.

On May 19th, Willie Tunnell (40) of Trenton pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail by Judge Micha Lea Dixon.

On May 19th, Jay Lee Thomas (44) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of No Valid License (felony), Domestic Assault, and Resisting Arrest. He was placed on four years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn.

On May 19th, Kurt Waterbury (40) of Jameson pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Assault. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. Defendant may have no contact with victim or enter Landes Oil at Jameson.

On May 19th, Judge Corey Herron issued an arrest warrant for Beau Bradshaw (59) of Republic (MO) following receipt of a violation report. Bond was denied.

On May 20th, Karen Smith (72) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Harassment. She was fined $300 plus costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley.

On May 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that two people were injured after a 2008 Chevy Impala struck the rear of a 2022 Chevy Equinox while the latter was attempting a left turn on Route 69 in Daviess County.

On May 20th, David Strickland (59) of Warren (AR) failed to appear in Harrison County Circuit Court on charges of DWI and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). A warrant was issued and bond set at $1,500, cash only.

On May 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed a motion to revoke bond for Robert Wallace (46) of Rock Port in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court. Judge Robert Rice had issued a warrant on May 19th following receipt of a violation report. The defendant is facing Nodaway County charges of DWI (Felony), Failure to Place Vehicle as Near Right Hand Side as Possible, and No Seat Belt. He subsequently picked up Atchison County charges of Intentionally Inhaling Fumes of a Solvent on March 17th and May 11th.

On May 21st, Elizabeth Francis (43) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of Assault (Felony). She was placed on probation for five years by Judge Matthew Krohn. Defendant may not reside with her significant other or have contact with the victim.

On May 21st, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Keevin Maupin (21) of Skidmore alleging two counts Assault (Law Enforcement Officer).

On May 21st, Tayton Berendes (25) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to two counts of No Valid License (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn. Defendant must make $600 contribution to Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

On May 21st, Stephan Elliott (49) of Trenton pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to charges of Driving While Revoked (Felony), Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), No Insurance, and No Seat Belt. He was placed on five years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn. He was fined $60 and ordered to make $300 contribution to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. Defendant must obtain and retain a valid driver’s license.

On May 21st, Rex Nash (57) of Bethany failed to appear in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court on a charge of Burglary (Felony). A warrant was issued and bond set at $2,500, cash only.

On May 22nd, Gentry County Associate Circuit Judge Rebecca McGinley issued a capias warrant for the arrest of Logan Evans (35) of Stanberry following receipt of a bond violation report. The defendant is facing a charge of Sexual Misconduct.

On May 22nd, a Gilman City person posted on Facebook that someone had stolen peonies from their shed.

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 May 27th, 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.

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.

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

May 28^th – Bearcat Football Camp, Hughes Fieldhouse, Northwest Missouri State, Maryville. Check-in 8:30 am. Camp 9:00 am to 11:30 am. For students entering grades 2-8. Cost $40 per child. To enter or for questions, contact jwillrich@nwmissouri.edu.

May 28^th to 29^th – Worth County Track Camp, 9 am to 11 am each morning.

May 28^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

May 28^th – Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project, 507 Central Avenue, Bedford, 5:00 pm. Cancer education and community engagement across Iowa and county-specific information for Taylor County. Free and open to the public.

May 28^th – Forbidden Book Club, Center for Joy, 1202 E. Felix Street, St. Joseph, 7 pm. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou and “Ghost Boys” by Jewell Parker Rhodes will be discussed.

May 30^th – Missouri Eight Man Football All-Star Game, 11 am, Missouri Western State University.

May 30^th – Mud run at Clyde. Registration 10:00 am. Mud run starts 1 pm. Entry: $20 per class. Admission: $10. Kids 6-12 $5. Kids 5 and under free. Proceeds to the Ryan Pappert Memorial Scholarship. Sponsored by Midwest Mud Boggers.

June 1^st to 5^th – Worth County Partnership Library Summer Reading Camp, 9 am each morning. The theme is, “Red, White, and Read.” For grades PK through 6^th grade.

June 1^st – Hopkins City Council Meeting, Hopkins Community Building, 7:00 pm.

June 3^rd – Public forum with representatives of Scale Microgrid, which is proposing to develop the $6 billion data center south of Maryville. It will be held at the Mozingo Events Center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

June 5^th – Tri-County Health Fair, 10:00 am, 302 N. Park Street, Stanberry. Free and open to the public.

June 5^th to 7^th – Resound Fest, Miracle Hills Ranch, three miles south of Bethany. Free admission, community worship, and onsite camping. Festival starts on June 5^th at 6:00 pm. Community Worship Service June 7^th at 9 am.

June 6^th – Cruzin’ Clarinda Car Show. Registration 8:00 am. Show and shine 11 am. Awards 2 pm. Downtown Clarinda.

June 6^th – Road to Laughs, The Pub, 7:00 pm. Comedy show featuring Ebony Star, Marlon Mac, Josh Reynolds, and Tyler Tha Comic. Cost $15; tickets available online at The Pub Facebook Page.

June 8^th to 11^th – NEN Kids Basketball Camp. 10 am to 11 am each morning. For boys and girls grades 2-5 for the 2026-27 school year. Cost $20/child; payment due first day of camp. The NEN Girls Basketball team will host.

June 10^th – Lunch & Learn Funeral Planning Seminar, 11:30 am, A&G Restaurant, Maryville. Sponsored by Bram Funeral Home. To register, call (660) 290-6643.

June 11^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

June 12^th – Adam Swanson in concert at Clarinda High School, 1 pm. He is a four-time World Champion Ragtime Piano Player. Tickets are $40 and available at the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society & Museum.

June 12^th – Dueling Piano Night, 8 pm, The Pub, Maryville. Requests welcome. Presale tickets $10 plus fees, $15 the day of the show. Limited to 100 tickets.

June 13^th – KSIB Tractor Ride, 8 am. Starting in Lenox, traveling to Clearfield, then having lunch at the Lake of Three Fires before returning to Lenox. Participants will vote for best in show.

June 13^th – Nodaway County Historical Society Second Saturday Coffee, 9 am. Free and open to the public. Free genealogy workshop at 11:00 am.

June 13^th – Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in concert at Clarinda High School, 5 pm. Sponsored by the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society & Museum.

June 13^th – Pat Swinford benefit spaghetti supper. South Nodaway School, 5:00 pm.

June 14^th – Grant City Golf Course Club Tournament, 1:00 pm.

June 17^th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 7:30 am.

June 19^th to 20^th – Old Defiance Days and Sheridan Rodeo.

June 20^th – $1,000 gun shop credit raffle sponsored by the Sheridan Fire Department. Receive a $1,000 credit towards a gun of your choice at Loaded Gun & Pawn Shop. Drawing will be held June 20^th at the Sheridan Rodeo. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets $10 each or six for $50. If interested, contact any Sheridan Fire Department member for tickets. Must go to the local gun shop and complete all required background checks and paperwork according to law. Must be 18 or over. For more information, contact Jake Holmes (660) 254-3571.

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 20^th – Harrison County Community Hospital ribbon cutting and open house for new building, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

June 20^th – Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament, The Pub, 1 pm. 50% of buy-ins will go towards top three finishers. The other 50% will go to the Maryville Downtown Improvement Organization.

June 20^th – Maloy Summer Solstice party. Festivities begin at 4 pm in the City Park. Pot Luck supper at 6pm. Folk dancing, bonfire, food, drinks, and music.

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.

June 24^th – Worth County Care & Rehab Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

June 25^th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

June 27^th – Albany Rhythm & Roots Festival, 5 pm.

June 27^th – Worth County Class of 1981 is having its 45 year class reunion at the A&G Restaurant in Maryville at 6:00 pm.

June 27^th – Jesse & The Medicine Men, Big Bend Bar & Grille, Sun Valley Lake, Ellston (IA), 7 pm.

June 27^th – Talent Show, Roxy Theater, 7:00 pm. All ages welcome. Pre-signup required; contact Kary Owens (660) 562-0462 or Cameron Morrison (660) 254-3754. Sets must be five minutes or less. Music acts must provide own music. Speaker system provided with plug-in for jacks, USBC, and iPhone.

June 27^th – Rock the Ville, Maryville, 8 pm to 12 midnight.

June 28^th – Ravenwood CBC Breakfast, 8:00 am to 12 noon.

July 3^rd – Worth County Tractor Cruise. The cruise will visit all five towns in Worth County. The cruise will start at the Worth County Fairgrounds, travel to Allendale, then the Denver Schoolhouse Museum. It will go to Worth and have lunch at the 169 Club, then proceed to Sheridan and return to the Fairgrounds.

July 3^rd – Fireworks show in Allendale at sunset.

July 4^th – Allendale Fourth of July Breakfast, 7:00 am.

July 4^th – Dedication of the Veterans Wall, Grant City Square, 11 am. The display will recognize all six branches of the US Armed Forces as well as the US and Missouri flags.

July 4^th – Grant City Golf Course Fourth of July Golf Tournament, 1:00 pm.

July 4^th – Grant City Fireworks Show at sunset.

July 8^th – Voter Registration Deadline for August 4^th Primary Election.

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

July 16^th – Bedford Truck & Tractor Pull with Nebraska Bush Pullers, 2715 Linwood Avenue, Bedford, 7:00 pm.

July 17^th to 18^th – Hopkins/Pickering Citywide Garage Sales.

July 18^th – Benefit for Jacob Walter, former DOT maintenance barn, Barnard, 5:00 pm. Free will donation dinner, live auction, dancing. If you cannot be there but wish to donate, mail checks to Bank Northwest, 217 East Main, Stanberry, MO 64489. Make all checks payable to Pappi’s Palooza Benefit. All donations are tax deductible.

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

July 25^th – Dueling Pianos, Big Time Entertainment, Roxy Theater, 7 pm to 9 pm.

July 27^th – Last day to submit petitions to run as an independent candidate for the November 3^rd election, 5:00 pm.

July 31^st – Mozingo Lake Golf Tournament, 11 am. Proceeds will benefit Cameron Veterans Home. Limited to 36 teams on a first come, first served basis. To register, contact Alison Dredge (816) 649-1622.

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

August 2^nd – Jerry Litton Legacy of Dreams. A special event being planned in Chillicothe at the Litton Agri-Science Learning Center, 10780 Livingston County Road 235 in memory of the late congressman, who died in a plane crash 50 years ago. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:00 pm.

August 4^th – Primary Election Day for Missouri. Polls open 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.

August 6^th to 8^th – Fur Takers of America National Trapping & Homesteading Convention, Macon County Fairgrounds, Macon. Starting at 6:00 pm on August 6^th with a kickoff concert. Admission $20 for the weekend; veterans and kids 15 & under free. Campaign available at $20/night (primitive) or $40/night (full hookup). Meals available on-site.

August 7^th to 8^th – Blythedale Free Fair.

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

August 29^th – Stampede the Ville.

September 3^rd to 7^th – Northwest Missouri State Fair, Bethany.

September 5^th – “Exploring the Dark” Hike, Crowder State Park, Trenton, 9 pm to 10 pm. Free and open to the public. Guided tour of the park. Bring water and closed-toe shoes.

September 12^th – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K Run/2K walk. Registration 7 am; run starts at 7:30 am and lasts until 12 noon. Free resources will be available from the VA. Cost $20. To RSVP, contact Jeremy Baker (660) 254-5311. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988.

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 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 13^th – Hopkins Historical Society Fall Meeting, 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 23^rd – Last day to file as a write-in candidate for the November 3^rd election, 5:00 pm.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four Amendments on August 4th Ballot

There will be four amendments on the Missouri Ballot for August 4th.

Amendment 1 will renew the Parks & Soil Sales Tax. It is not a tax increase; it is a renewal of an existing sales tax that has funded state parks, historic sites, and soil conservation programs since 1984.

Amendment 2 requires charter counties to elect their assessor instead of allowing charter counties to appoint their own. This measure affects St. Louis County, Jackson County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and Clay County. It does not affect any local counties, all of which already elect their assessor.

Amendment 4 raises the bar to pass constitutional amendments in Missouri. Such referendums must pass a majority of congressional districts as well as pass by a majority votes.

Amendment 5 phases out the income tax in Missouri and gives lawmakers the unlimited power to raise sales taxes to replace it with as well as tax new goods and services that had not been taxed before.

The measure to repeal the right to reproductive healthcare in Missouri will be on the November ballot.

 

North Harrison Early Childhood Center Facing Deficits

The North Harrison School Board, at its regular board meeting May 20th, 2026, learned that the Early Childhood Center was continuing to increasingly operate at a deficit. The board took no action at the meeting.

The board discussed the 2026-27 budget and how funding from the state will impact the budget. For the current school year, schools are being underfunded by an estimated $138 million in the formula. Compounding this underfunding, the 2026 session saw recommendations from the Governor, House, and Senate that proposed to underfund $190 million in the Foundation Formula and an additional $15 million shortfall in transportation funding. This is before discussions of decreases in lottery and gaming revenues. As it stands, the cumulative underfunding across FY 26 and FY 27 is now estimated at $362.7 million for Missouri schools.

The board approved the 2026-27 Salary Schedule. The board will maintain the same salary schedule as the previous year. The board increased the district health insurance to $650 per month per employee, up from $550 per month. The board approved a $200 increase to the Extra Duty Schedule. The board approved renewing the speech contract with Compass Therapy Solutions.

 

Over 30 Attend Isadora Memorial Day Gathering

Over 30 people, the most in quite some time, attended the Isadora Memorial Day Gathering Monday afternoon. The weather was much nicer than last year, when it was unseasonably cold.

Billie Fern Wake was the oldest attendee at 103 years young. Her memory was as sharp as always. She recalled a time when Isadora had 100 people, it had two churches (Church of Christ and Methodist), a skating rink, two gas stations (one of which doubled as a grocery store), and thousands of people would attend the annual Isadora Memorial Day Celebration. The Walker Family Reunion, held at the schoolhouse, was also a big event there.

A cemetery board has kept up the Isadora Cemetery over the years. Board members are Kay Rowen, Laverne Walker, Rodney Martin, Brandon Allee, Clint Rowen, and Denise Rowen.

After some patriotic songs and a prayer, Jeff Blaine talked about the country’s 250th anniversary and George Washington. He noted that 1.4 million people have given their lives to their country over the years. He said that if you had a moment of silence for each of them, it would take three years to go through all of them. If you were to ready out every person’s name, it would take 80 days to get through all of them, assuming one for every five seconds.

Mr. Blaine talked about the time that George Washington, as a young man in 1755, was called to serve in the French and Indian War by General Braddock. Mr. Washington’s mother pleaded with him not to go, but Washington said that he trusted in God’s providence.

Their first mission was to take a fort that was held by the French. Unbeknownst to Gen. Braddock and his forces, the French had been reinforced by some Indian tribes, meaning that there were a lot more men present than were expected.

The expedition turned into chaos, men were falling right and left, and Gen. Braddock himself was killed. In the midst of the chaos, Mr. Washington took command and immediately realized that the British style of warfare, in which they lined up in formation and marched as a unit, would not work. The Indians immediately realized his value as a commander and tried to kill him, but despite four bullets going through his coat and two horses being shot from under him, Mr. Washington was not harmed, and he was able to secure an orderly retreat for his man.

False information is not a new thing; there were rumors that George Washington had been killed in the conflict and there were even copies of a speech he had supposedly given before he allegedly died to rally the troops. As soon as he got to a place where he was safe, Mr. Washington wrote a letter to his brother, John, to let his family know he was safe.

In 1770, George Washington was approached by an Indian while he and another man were surveying land. The Indian had fought in that battle and remembered Mr. Washington. “You were not a redcoat,” he told Washington. “The Great Spirit was protecting you. You will be a chief of nations and a founder of a mighty empire.”

Mr. Blaine talked about a man who had fought in the Korean War in some of the heaviest fighting who always wondered why he was spared and his friends were killed. Mr. Blaine said that God spares some people for a reason.

In the harsh winter of 1777, as recounted by Mr. Blaine, Isaac Potts allowed General Washington and his 12,000 men to shelter on his property at Valley Forge. Of those, around 2,000 died in the harsh conditions of extreme cold and disease. Mr. Potts was a Quaker and skeptical of armed conflict, but he threw all his efforts into the war after encountering Gen. Washington by himself in the woods in prayer. Mr. Potts came to realize that this was a spiritual struggle as well as a struggle for independence. Later, Baron Von Steuben drilled Gen. Washington’s men and helped instill discipline in the force and the French entered the conflict, allowing it to win victories until 1781, when the British surrendered at Yorktown.

“I know of a man who died at 33 years old and escaped death,” said Mr. Blaine, referring to the crucifixion of Jesus. “Jesus always lives to make intercession for us. If George Washington was not praying, where would we be now?”

“We have inherited these United States,” said Mr. Blaine. “Were it not for Jesus, would you have the ability to inherit Heaven? We have a great nation because many people bled and died, and we have a place in Heaven because one person bled and died.”

Debbie Thummel closed the gathering with the playing of “Taps.”

 

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.