No, Apple Did Not Turn On Remote Access with Latest Update

No, Apple did not turn on any setting in its iOS 27 update that allows anyone to remotely access your activity by default. This is the subject of a Facebook rumor making the rounds. Explicit, real-time permission is required for such access. Apple’s stated privacy policy states that no remote monitoring or remote control is allowed by default.

According to Apple Support, iOS allows screen sharing and remote assistance during active phone or FaceTime calls so a trusted person can troubleshoot problems. However, it requires explicit permission and can be ended instantly. Biometric access is automatically disabled during remote access.

CNET, a tech website, says that iOS 27 includes an off by default security check called Impersonation Risk Detection, which analyzes activity on-device to detect scam calls. 

If your iPhone is work-issued, the employer will have specific settings for your phone. These have nothing to do with personal iPhones. 

Check screen sharing and remote features to ensure that you are not in an active FaceTime or iPhone call sharing your screen. On Settings – Privacy & Security, review which apps have access to your location, camera, microphone, and local network. Go to Settings – General – VPN & Device Management. If no profile is installed, no organization or third party can access your phone. Go to Settings – [Your Name] and review all devices currently logged in to your Apple account. 

Get Caller ID and don't accept calls from someone you don't know or a number you don't recognize. Many people screen their calls and don't return calls if the calling party does not identify themselves and state their business. Many scammers impersonate legitimate companies and trick victims into giving remote access so they can empty their bank accounts

North Nodaway Honors and Awards

GOLD HONOR ROLL

Sixth Grade – Skylar Pearson, William Wilmes.

Eighth Grade – Arianna Owens.

Freshmen – Cade Miller, Zoey Pearson, Gannon Stricker.

Sophomores – Eliza Clements, Luke Clements, Conner Pearson, Zoey Phillips.

Juniors – Laney Turner.

Seniors – Lily Blane, Wyatt Emery, Mya Hansen, Ridge Harger, Tequilla Miller, Keith Riedel.

SILVER HONOR ROLL

Sixth Grade – Camden Butler, Brailynn Colebank, Oakley Marriott, Rollie Martin, Oliver Miller, Aiden Parman, Javery Partridge, Gunner Stricker.

Seventh Grade – Marin Alexander, Brysha Allen, Adyson Dailey, Lucus Hansen, Torrie Rader.

Eighth Grade – Braxton Dougherty, Jacobie Edington, Kamden Reynolds, Kayden Snuffer, Avary Volner, Ethan Wilmes.

Freshmen – Hudson Alexander, Sophee Clapp, Samuel Jenkins, Reed Martin, Trenton Roberts, Chandra Wyllie.

Sophomores – Jaycie Edington, Jacob Hughes, Jackson Keho, Hayden Marriott.

Juniors – Weston Alexander, Conner Reeves, Savannah Rucker, Pyper Smith.

Seniors – Monica Castillo, Ty Moyer.

BRONZE HONOR ROLL

Sixth Grade – Whytlee Ebrecht, Cash Roberts, Bridgett Steinman.

Seventh Grade – McClellan Clements, Isabella Graham, Zaylynn Luke, Landon Turner.

Eighth Grade – Brentley Marriott.

Freshmen – Dustie Rader, Ava Steinman, Tristen Wray.

Sophomores – Owen Coleman.

Juniors – Trynzlee Ebrecht, Lena Richards.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Sixth Grade – Camden Butler, Bridgett Steinman.

Seventh Grade – Landon Turner.

Eighth Grade – Braxton Dougherty, Brentley Marriott, Israel Torres.

Freshmen – Scarlett Brown, Zoey Pearson, Ava Steinman.

Sophomores – Conner Pearson, Zoey Phillips, Elijah Tatin.

Juniors – Laney Turner.

Seniors – Lily Blane, Ty Moyer.

OTHER AWARDS

Middle School Achievement Awards – Brailynn Colebank (6^th), Zaylynn Luke (7^th), Ethan Wilmes (8^th).

Middle School Leadership – Braxton Dougherty.

Middle School Citizenship – Aiden Parman.

High School Achievement – Zoey Pearson (9^th), Jackson Keho (10^th), Laney Turner (11^th), Ridge Harger (12^th).

High School Leadership – Lily Blane.

High School Citizenship – Gannon Stricker.

High School Student of the Quarter – Weston Alexander.

Nodaway County Commission Minutes for October 27th, 2026

Convene: North District Commissioner Chris Burns called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at 8:00 a.m. on October 27, 2026 at the Commissioner’s Office.  Attendance: Present: Burns and Scott Walk.  Also present: Melinda Patton, County Clerk. 

Approval of Agenda and Prior Minutes: Commissioner Walk made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Burns seconded the motion.  The motion passed by vote: Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes.)  Walk made a motion to approve prior commission minutes dated 10/20/26.  Burns seconded the motion.  The motion passed by vote: Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes.)  

Approved: Request for transfer of Sick Leave from one employee to another

Accounts Payable: Checks #88883-88893

Requisitions: Recorder to MTE for office supplies.

Reviewed: The Commission reviewed the following information received by mail or email:

• Vehicle Sales Tax/Motor Fuel Tax reports

• Letter from Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) regarding fees

Public Comment – Citizens shared that surveyors are still on properties, requested updated maps from the developer, questioned if any other communities have been able to stop data centers without planning and zoning, requested Advisory Committee updates, discussed various news stories, requested the Commissioners consider ordinances for the county, discussed the lights on the new Evergy plant and the Dark Skies Initiative, requested all parties (i.e./ City of Maryville, PWSD#1, County, NCED) hold a meeting. Commissioner Walk gave legislative updates, the Missouri Conservation Department has done an impact study that the Commissioners will get and review, five individuals have committed to the Advisory Committee with one more still deciding.  Josh McKim, Nodaway County Economic Development (NCED) discussed Great Northwest Day (February 3 and 4, 2027) and a survey request of the group that can be done by paper or online at:  https://bit.ly/4zE1DHL. The deadline for the survey is November 17, 2026.  Present:  Dustin Skoglund, Nina R. Wiederholt, Wanda Goodspeed, Irene Alexander, Rena Puckett, Tim Schafer, Scott Wilson, Mike Wilson, Cindy Roach, Kim Swyers, Amy Zeigler, Chiya Dawoudi, Susie Strauch, Donna Tompkins, Mike Hardy, McKim and Kim Mildward, NCED, Rex Wallace, Assessor, Lori Burns, Public Administrator and Sheriff Austin Hann.

Monroe Township – Les Linville, Operator for Monroe Township, called to discuss Road #846 for the new construction program.  

Building and Property Maintenance – Patton reported that Maryville Glass and Lock plans to hang the blinds in the third-floor conference room at the Administration Building. Reviewed estimates provided by Casady Commercial Services for sealing floors on the third-floor project and for window cleaning at the Courthouse. The estimate on floor sealing was approved.  Spoke with Coenen Electrical on lights for the third-floor project. Signed the Authorization to perform inspection on the Administration Building elevator with Elevator Safety Services, Inc. Reviewed the Fire Alarm Inspection Report and a quote from Tammy Drinkard, Systems Integrity Representative with Johnson Controls.

Closed Session – Burns made a motion to go into closed session at 11:08 per 610.021.1.  Walk seconded the motion.  Burns – Yes, Walk - Yes.  Motion carries.  Walk made a motion to go back to open session and break for lunch at 12:20. Burns seconded the motion.  Burns (Yes). Motion carries.  

Inspections – The Commission inspected Road #846 in Monroe Township.

2027 Insurance – Reviewed information on COBRA for health, dental and vision for 2027 as provided by Alan Fay, Higginbotham Insurance.  Opted to go with the lowest rate option of TASC.  Open enrollment has tentatively been set for November 17, 2026 with both a morning and an afternoon session scheduled.

Permitting – Responded to an email from Brian Harr, Permitting Specialist with PPB Enviro Solutions regarding a rebuild project for an Evergy distribution line in the county right-of-way along Orion Road in Jackson Township.

Adjournment – Walk made a motion to adjourn until 10/29/2026.  Burns seconded the motion.  The motion passed by vote: Burns (Yes); Walk (Yes.)

GRC West Releases All-Conference Honors for Football

On Tuesday, October 27th, the GRC West released its all-conference team.

For Worth County, first team members were Jude Archer (RB, DB, and Return Specialist), Ryder Smyser (OL and DE), Bo Collins (TE and LB), and Ethan Lininger (DL) Bo Collins was unanimous for both Tight End and Linebacker. Ryker Smyser was unanimous for the Defensive End slot. Ethan Lininger was unanimous for Defensive Line. Jude Archer was unanimous for Return Specialist.

Second team members were Brock Healy (QB), Cole Ruby (RB), Ethan Lininger (OL), Wyatt Scadden (TE), Hayden Sanders (All-Purpose Back), Jordan Dannar (LB), and Bentin Roberts (DB).

For Pattonsburg, Hudson Warner got Honorable Mention as a Wide Receiver.

For Princeton, first team members were Gage Fortner (QB), Wyatt Maize (WR and DB), and Mitchell Walker (LB). Wyatt Maize was unanimous as a Wide Receiver. 

Second team members were Mitchell Walker (RB), Judd Henke (WR), Hector Garcia (K), Kash Holt (LB), Beau Ussery (DB), and Ryker Fortner (DB)

Kash Holt (TE), Wyatt Maize (Return Specialist), Gavin Tatum (DL), and Max Walkup (DL) were Honorable Mention. 

Corn Grower Associations Call for Action to Address Rising Fertilizer Prices

by the Iowa Corn Growers Association

The Iowa Corn Growers Association, Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association and Texas Corn Producers Association today sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the Administration to support and advance a federal investigation into anticompetitive conduct in the fertilizer market.  

The letter thanked the Administration for its efforts to support farmers, including the recent diesel relief announcement, but explained that high fertilizer prices still outweigh the benefits of those actions and that persistent high fertilizer costs and a lack of meaningful market competition warrant enforcement action by federal regulators.  

Corn growers called on the Administration to support the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in pursuing well-grounded enforcement action to address market concentration and anticompetitive behavior in the fertilizer industry. Their request follows a December 2025 executive order directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FTC to investigate price fixing and anticompetitive behavior in the food supply chain, specifically calling attention to fertilizer markets.  

“Farmers are facing fertilizer costs that simply do not reflect a competitive marketplace,” said Iowa Corn Growers Association Steve Kuiper, who farms in Knoxville, Iowa. “When farmer relief programs are announced and fertilizer prices continue to climb, it raises serious questions about whether farmers are benefiting from a fair and functioning market. Corn farmers work hard to manage risk and control costs, but they need a transparent, competitive fertilizer market to stand a chance of being profitable. That’s why we’re urging the Administration to move forward with its investigation and ensure farmers have confidence that anticompetitive practices will be thoroughly examined.”  

The letter explains that Iowa farmers have seen ammonia price quotes rise by about $150 per ton shortly after the Administration’s diesel relief announcement, and that Ohio farmers have seen phosphate prices decrease to only $5 less per ton than last year, even after suspension of countervailing duties.  

The three organizations stressed that farmers need “more than another statement of concern,” but rather “meaningful enforcement action that starts to restore competition and shows farmers they are being heard.”

Opinion -- Trump Administration Announces $39.7 Million to Modernize Rural Healthcare

by the US Department of Health and Human Services

On Friday, the Trump Administration announced $39.7 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to modernize rural healthcare services and expand access to care across Missouri. This investment will support 26 rural healthcare providers as they renovate, reconfigure, equip, or repurpose existing facilities, to expand maternal health, behavioral health, diagnostic, outpatient, and chronic disease management services across Missouri.

This transformational funding will deliver new labor, delivery, and private triage rooms; expanded behavioral health services for older adults and people with substance use disorders; and upgraded diagnostic equipment, including MRI, mammography and ultrasound services. The funding will also expand primary care and increase the capacity of rural health clinics, helping   rural providers update existing facilities and capabilities to better match the healthcare needs of the communities they serve.

The Rural Health Transformation Program is expanding access to quality healthcare, regardless of a patient’s ZIP code, while equipping first responders with the lifesaving resources they need when every second counts. This funding will make critical investments to strengthen rural healthcare, expand access to lifesaving services, and bring modern technology to communities across Missouri.

Friday’s investment was made possible through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act — passed by Republicans in Congress and unanimously opposed by Democrats — delivering a historic $50 billion investment to help states transform the way healthcare is delivered in America.

Friday’s announcement is one part of the larger overall funding amount awarded to Missouri for fiscal year 2026.

Key initiatives the overall RHTP funding will focus on include: 

--Building the rural healthcare workforce: Supporting recruitment, training, and retention strategies to strengthen the pipeline of healthcare professionals serving rural communities.

--Strengthening rural facilities and access: Supporting partnerships, operational improvements, and care-delivery changes that help rural providers maintain essential services and improve access.

--Advancing innovative care and payment models: Supporting new approaches to delivery and financing designed to improve quality, strengthen primary care, and support sustainable rural healthcare.

--Expanding community-based and preventive care: Investing in school-based care, mobile services, and other community strategies that improve prevention, address chronic disease, and expand access to care.

--Modernizing rural healthcare technology: Expanding remote care and data-driven tools to improve coordination and extend healthcare services to rural communities.

For more information about the RHTP, visit: https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/rural-health.

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for October 28th, 2026

On October 13th, Joshua Sagehorn (25) of Kearney (NE) pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Leaving the Scene. Defendant may not possess or consume any controlled substance. No driving unless lawfully licensed and insured. Defendant must complete 40 hours of community service, spend two days shock time in jail with credit for time served, and make restitution of $6,834.25 to the victim. 

On October 19th, Mylee Pfleiderer (21) of Grain Valley pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Hindering Prosecution (Felony). She was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron and assessed $334.50 in fines and costs. 

On October 20th, Vincent McIntyre (68) of Gallatin pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). He was fined $80.50 plus costs by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. 

On October 20th, Quade Peery (32) of Jamesport pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. He was fined $200 plus costs by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. 

On October 20th, Caden Ingraham (20) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. He was fined $200 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On October 20th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced a charge against Hanlie Venter (67) of South Africa alleging Unlawful Voting. The defendant, who was granted Lawful Permanent Residency, allegedly voted in the November 2024 Presidential election. Lawful Permanent Residents are not allowed to vote in federal, state, or local elections in Missouri. 

On October 20th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Jorge Mendez-Romero (47) of Guatemala pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a charge of Illegal Reentry. The defendant had allegedly reentered the US after having previously been deported. 

On October 21st, Jagger Vestal (24) of Stanberry pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of Child Endangerment and Driving While Revoked. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Rebecca McGinley, concurrent with another case.

On October 21st, Dylan Hart (33) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Failure to Obey Law Enforcement Officer. He was assessed $265.50 in fines and costs by Judge Rebecca McGinley.

On October 21st, Jean Dockery (75) of McFall pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. She was placed on one year probation by Judge Rebecca McFinley. Defendant must pay $115.50 in court costs. No contact with the victim. 

On October 21st, Brian Calvert (56) of Harrison (AR) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving, and No Headlights. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Jay Hemenway. Defendant must pay $150 in fines and court costs and $300 to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. 

On October 21st, Diane Peterson (56) of Newtown (MO) pleaded guilty in Harrison County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Driving While Using Communications Device (Accident, Over $5,000 Damages). She was fined $250 plus costs by Judge Jay Hemenway. 

On October 21st, Brandy Wells (21) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). She was fined $150 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On October 22nd, Jay Lee Thomas (44) of Bethany pleaded guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to a charge of No Valid License (Felony). He was sentenced to three years in the Missouri Department of Corrections by Judge Matthew Krohn. This is in addition to a sentence imposed in another Harrison County case. 

On October 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 37-year-old Graham woman was injured after her vehicle ran off the north side of Route A and struck a utility pole at around 6:30 am.

On October 23rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Kenneth West (48) of St. Joseph alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony), Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Failure to Register Vehicle, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

On October 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Catherine Fitzgerald (70) of Cainsville alleging Harassment (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash only, posted by the defendant. Defendant may not have contact with the victim or witnesses or be within 900 feet of them or their property. Defendant must be on house arrest. Defendant must wear GPS device. 

On October 26th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Brent Phelps-Sturgeon (18) of New Hampton alleging two counts Attempted Rape (Felony), Sexual Abuse (Felony), and Sodomy (Felony). Bond was set at $500,000, cash only. Defendant may have no contact with the victim or be within 900 feet of them or their residence. Defendant shall serve house arrest. Defendant may have no contact with minors. Defendant must wear GPS device. 

On October 27th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced that Dezhon Byrd (33) of Kansas City pleaded guilty in Federal Court to a charge of Wire Fraud. The defendant allegedly submitted a $20,832 PPP loan on behalf of a retail business. The defendant allegedly falsely stated that the business had gross receipts of $100,000. 

On October 27th, the Western Missouri US Attorney’s Office announced the jury convictions of two former members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club for alleged assaults against rival motorcycle gang members. Charles Smith Jr. (40) of Kansas City was convicted of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. John Fisher (52) of Hannford (OK) was convicted of Attempted Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. 

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 October 28th, 2026

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

REPEATING EVENTS

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

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

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

Wednesdays – Pitch games at the Worth County Senior Center.

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

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

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

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

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 28^th – Trick or Treat on the Stanberry Square from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

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

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

October 30^th – Open House, Harrison County Feed, 15831 W. Highway F, Bethany, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Donuts and coffee served from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Lunch with homemade noodles and ice cream from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

October 30^th – Celebration of Life for Sharon Andrews, 2 pm, Andrews-Hann Funeral Home.

October 31^st – Pancake Breakfast, Maryville Public Safety Building Fire Bay, 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Free will donation. 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit the Nodaway County First Responder Foundation’s Holiday Shopping Event.

October 31^st – The County Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:30 am to 12 noon for absentee voters for the November 3^rd election.

October 31^st – Northwest Missouri State Homecoming Parade, 9:00 am.

October 31^st – Wesley Chapel Church Lord’s Acre Sale. Free will donation dinner for lunch at 11:00 am. Takeout available. Auction at 1:00 pm.

October 31^st – Mitchelville Community Church Lord’s Acre Sale. Free will donation dinner at 11:00 am. Takeout available. Auction at 1:00 pm.  

October 31^st – Ceremony to honor the late Pvt. Israel Christie, a veteran of the War of 1812, buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, 10300 Abbey Road, McFall. One mile north of McFall on Highway ZZ. Ceremony starts at 11:00 am. Refreshments afterwards. Free and open to the public.

October 31^st – Small Town Spooktacular, 3^rd Street, Hopkins. Trunk or Treat and Halloween games from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Hay ride from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Movie and bonfire at 7:00 pm. Free will donation. Sponsored by the Hopkins Community Club.

October 31^st – Trunk or Treat, Sheridan Christian Church, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Candy, hot dogs, Smores, and more.

October 31^st – Halloween Party, 8:00 pm, Back 40, Sheridan. Bring costumes!

November 1^st – Daylight Savings Time ends. Move clocks back one hour.

November 1^st – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8:00 am.

November 1^st – Sheridan Christian Church Fall Back Into Church, 9:00 am. Breakfast, donuts, and more.

November 1^st – Pickering Lions Club Ham & Turkey Dinner, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Pickering Community Building. Free will donation. Proceeds will support the Scholarship Fund.

November 2^nd – Varsity basketball practices may begin.

November 2^nd – No school at North Nodaway. Professional Development.

November 2^nd – Last day to vote absentee in person at the Courthouse, 5:00 pm.

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

November 3^rd – Election day dinner at the Worth County Senior Center, 11:00 am. Cornbread and beans with dessert.

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

November 5^th – NEN School and Community Health Fair in the commons area, 4:30 pm. Bluejay JH Basketball vs. Worth County, 5:30 pm.

November 6^th – Ham ball Fundraiser for Hopkins Picnic. Cost is $15 per dozen. To order, call Melissa Chesnut (660) 254-4790 or any Hopkins Community Club member. Deadline is November 6^th. Pick up November 18^th from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Hopkins Community Building.

November 7^th – Martinsville Methodist Church Lord’s Acre Sale. Free Will Donation Dinner at 11:00 am. Auction by Dick Crabtree at 1:00 pm.

November 7^th – Redding United Methodist Church Harvest Luncheon and Auction. Lunch 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Auction 1:00 pm.

November 7^th – Shredded beef dinner, 6:00 pm, Worth County Community Church. Eat-in or carry out. Free will donation. Proceeds will go to Psalm 100 Ministries for upcoming programs.

November 8^th to 11^th – Ridgeway Baptist Church Fall Revival. Sunday, November 8th at 10:45 am and 7:00 pm with Ron Ratliff. Monday and Tuesday, November 9^th and 10^th at 7:00 pm with Casey Joyce. Wednesday, November 11^th at 7:00 pm with Tim Wilson.

November 9^th – 275 Conference Band Day at Northwest Missouri State.

November 9^th – No school at Worth County. Professional Development.

November 10^th -- The Worth County Assessor's Office will have an informational forum to explain how the Assessor's office works, address general concerns, and answer questions on November 10th at 6 pm at the Golf Clubhouse. Collector Jessica Davidson will also be present to answer general tax payment questions.

November 11^th – No mail delivery. Veterans Day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 12^th – Ravenwood Winter Festival.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 25^th – Christmas Day. No mail delivery.

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellie Jackson Has Double Double, Kenzley Yost Has Key Defensive Play as Bluejay Girls Survive First Test

Northeast Nodaway’s junior high basketball girls went to 3-0 after getting their first real test of the year. Previously, against Union Star, the Bluejays had won handily 59-6. Emma Wilmes had 23 points and Ellie Jackson added 17. Kenzley Yost had 7, Jordann Doty 4, and Aubrey Wilmes, Kacy O’Connell, Bexlie Busby, and Eryn O’Connell had 2 each. Northeast led 43-3 at the half in a game that was not close.

But Thursday’s game represented their first real test of the year as Nodaway Valley talked Mitch Barnes, who had built the Thunder into a powerhouse on the varsity girls side a few years ago, into coming out of retirement to take the junior high. They turned into a pressing team against everyone and added physical play on defense that took the Bluejays out of their rhythm for much of the game.

With the Thunder swarming and pressing at will in the first quarter, Addilynn Cowden got to the line four times early to give them a 4-2 lead. Eryn O’Connell got into early foul trouble trying to contain Hadley Jenkins in the post, but Jordann Doty came in and managed to stay on the floor. Aubrey Wilmes and Ellie Jackson chipped away at the line to keep the Bluejays close before Ellie Jackson hit a 3-pointer at the first quarter buzzer to put the Bluejays up 8-7.

But as the foul trouble started to mount for the Thunder, the game started swinging in Northeast’s favor. Ellie Jackson got a putback, Kenzley Yost got a free throw, Ellie Jackson got a baseline shot, Emma Wilmes scored from inside, and Ellie Jackson slashed and scored. By the end of the half, Jenkins was up to three fouls, and Elliett Jones was up to four. Kenzley Yost has developed a knack for drawing fouls this year, and her free throw put Northeast up 18-8 before Josie Stiens’ triple cut it to 18-11 at the half.

Aubrey Wilmes went backdoor and Ellie Jackson got a putback to make it 22-11 with 3:53 left in the third. The Thunder kept hanging around, with Stiens cutting it to 24-15 late. But the foul trouble continued to mount for the Thunder, and finally, at the third quarter buzzer, Kenzley Yost had a perfect boxout on Elliett Jones, Nodaway Valley’s most physical player, drawing her fifth foul.

With Jones on the bench, Nodaway Valley was much less effective and Northeast started to pull away. Eryn O’Connell hit a free throw, Eryn hit Emma Wilmes on the wing for two, Kenzley Yost went coast to coast for two, Aubrey Wilmes connected with Emma inside for two, Kenzley Yost hit Aubrey Wilmes backdoor, Ellie Jackson got a steal and drive, Jordann Doty hit Aubrey Wilmes inside, and Emma Wilmes went coast to coast for two as Northeast pulled away for the 40-17 win.

Aubrey Wilmes had 12 points. Emma Wilmes and Ellie Jackson had 11, Kenzley Yost 5, and Eryn O’Connell 1.

The Bluejays had 53 rebounds on the night. Ellie Jackson completed a double-double with 10 boards. Jordann Doty and Kenzley Yost had career highs with 9 boards. Emma Wilmes had 8, Aubrey Wilmes had 7, Eryn O’Connell 6, and Bexlie Busby 4. 

Bexlie Busby and Eryn O’Connell had 3 assists. Kenzley Yost and Aubrey Wilmes had 2, and Jordann Doty had 1.

Bexlie Busby had 5 tips. Ellie Jackson had 4, Aubrey Wilmes and Emma Wilmes had 3, and Eryn O’Connell and Kenzley Yost had 1.

Aubrey Wilmes had 5 steals. Ellie Jackson had 3, and Kenzley Yost, Jordann Doty, and Bexlie Busby had 2.

The “B” girls lost 4-2. Jennifer Stoll had 2 points. Kinley Emery and Aurora Claphan had 1 block. Arlee Sobotka had 4 boards, Jasmine Garnett 2, and Jennifer Stoll, Ella Wilmes, and Quin Oelze had 1. Arlee Sobotka had 1 assist. Aurora Claphan had 1 tip. Ella Wilmes had 2 stelas, while Arlee Sobotka and Jennifer Stoll had 1.

The boys are still searching for their first win as they fell to the Thunder 41-17. They gave up 25 offensive boards and turned the ball over 16 times; the 41 extra possessions were more than enough for the Thunder to control the game. 

Cooper Jackson had 10 points for the Bluejays. Brody Jackson had 4, and Noah Cordell had 3.

Brody Jackson had 7 boards. Kyle Davison showed some promise on the boards, moving up the ladder with 5. Cooper Jackson and Hayzer Florea had 3, and Noah Cordell and Jax Archer had 1.

Brody Jackson had 2 blocks. Kyle Davison, Kipton Thummel, and Cooper Jackson each had 1 assist. Hayzer Florea had 2 tips, while Brody Jackson and Cooper Jackson had 1. Cooper Jackson had 2 steals, while Hayzer Florea and Kyle Davison had 1.

The “B” team was more fortunate as they won 4-0. Kyle Davison had 2 points, while Kipton Thummel and Reece Thummel each had 1. Kyle Davison had 3 boards, while Kipton Thummel and Newton Adwell had 2 and Reece Thummel had 1. Newton Adwell had 1 assists. Kipton Thummel and Reece Thummel had 2 tips. Kyle Davison, Newton Adwell, and Beckem Kennard had 1. Kipton Thummel had 2 steals, while Newton Adwell had 1.

Scammer Made Trip from New Jersey to Omaha to Steal Gold

 On Tuesday, the Douglas County (NE) Sheriff's Department reported that it had recovered $156,000 worth of gold bars that had been scammed out of a couple. The investigation determined that a money mule had made a special trip from New Jersey to Omaha to carry out the scam and had perpetrated similar scams in at least five other states. In addition, it was determined that he was in the country on a student visa. 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Department was able to partner with the Department of Homeland Security, since it involved someone from outside the country. State police in Illinois stopped the alleged money mule following a nationwide alert; they let him go but seized the gold bars in question. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) covered the cost of the flight and logistics to recover the gold. A warrant has been issued for the suspect's arrest by Douglas County; if the suspect is found, the HSI will extradite him to Douglas County to face charges. 

WOWT of Omaha reported that the couple used their life savings of $158,000 to purchase 35 gold bars after a scammer had convinced them that they had a federal warrant and that they had to purchase the gold bars in question to avoid arrest. The money mule then made the special trip from New Jersey to Omaha.

Princeton Bounces Back From Brutal Beatdown

Princeton bounced back from a brutal 36-14 beatdown against North Andrew to get an 87-64 win over St. Joseph Christian in which they set season highs in yards.

North Andrew has been rapidly improving every week since their halftime loss to Worth County early in the season, and they went on to beat Stanberry 70-43 to finish an 8-1 regular season. 

Princeton got Mitchell Walker back for the North Andrew game, but it didn't matter as the Cards grounded the Tiger air attack. Gage Fortner completed 14 of 27 passes, but only for 82 yards. Wyatt Maize had six catches for 46 yards, while Judd Henke had three catches for 32 yards. Reed Mitchell threw for a touchdown late in the game to Brayden Girdner.

Wyatt Maize had 2 rushes for 31 yards. Brayden Girdner had 3 carries for 18 yards, Mitchell Walker 6 carries for 13 yards, and Ryker Fortner 6 carries for 13 yards. 

Andrew Fordyce did all he could for Princeton on the defensive end, getting 19 tackles. Kash Holt and Randy Wilson had 12 each, Wyatt Maize and Ryker Fortner had 11 each, Gavin Tatum had 8, Kolton Schurke 6, Hudson WIlson 5, Mitchell Walker and Reed Mitchell 3, Judd Henke and Devin Allton 2, and Brayden Girdner and Gavin Stockman 1 each.

Fordyce added a fumble recovery for Princeton.

North Andrew won the game by controlling the time of possession and the ground game all night. Levi McAfee had 29 carries for 235 yards. Ruger Herbert had 14 carries for 73 yards, and Adler Miller had 12 carries for 49 yards. North Andrew was swarming Fortner all night, with Isaac Coats getting four sacks and Adler Miller and Levi McAfee with one each.

Needing to bounce back, Princeton had to face a high-powered offense in St. Joseph Christian. The Lions had a three-headed monster of quarterback Mason Stewart, runningback Brayden Hoffman, and receiver Noah Dudeck. Princeton jumped out to a 34-6 lead after one quarter of play, but the Lions kept fighting and kept making plays to keep things interesting before Princeton finally secured the 87-64 win.

The Tigers celebrated Senior Night for seniors Devin Allton, Gavin Stockman, Wyatt Maize, Judd Henke, Kash Holt, Kolton Schurke, and Hudson Wilson.

Princeton bounced back from the week before, getting nearly 600 yards in the win. Gage Fortner completed 29 of 35 passes for 370 yards and ten touchdowns. 

Wyatt Maize had 12 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Judd Henke had 5 catches for 92 yards and three scores. Mitchell Walker had 3 catches for 36 yards and two scores. Kaden Oaks had 2 catches for 24 yards. Kash Holt, Reed Mitchell, and Kolton Schurke caught touchdown passes. Princeton completed passes to ten different receivers.

Mitchell Walker was back at full strength, getting 18 carries for 147 yards.

Gavin Tatum had 14 tackles on defense. Kash Holt, Kolton Schurke, and Wyatt Maize had 10 each. Andrew Fordyce and Randy Wilson had 7, Reed Mitchell 5, Mitchell Walker 4, Judd Henke and Brayden Girdner 3, and Hector Garcia, Gavin Stockman, and Andrew Campbell with 1 each.

Princeton won the game by flipping the giveaway/takeaway ratio from the week before. They only turned the ball away once, and got it right back on a pick the next play. They had four takeaways. Wyatt Maize and Kolton Schurke had picks, while Kolton Schurke and Kash Holt had fumble recoveries. Schurke and Holt each forced fumbles. 

Wyatt Maize had a 60-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and added a kick for an extra point. Judd Henke added a 40-yard kickoff return. The Tigers converted on eight out of their 12 two-point conversion attempts, with Mitchell Walker converting four, Wyatt Maize converting two, and Hudson Wilson converting two. Hector Garcia had eight kickoffs totaling 446 yards with two touchbacks. 

Princeton earned a bye week for their efforts. They will play the winner of the Albany/Pattonsburg game on Saturday, November 6th. 

Data Center Surveyors are Entering Private Property

Susie Strauch told the Nodaway County Commission meeting Thursday that the day before, a surveyor for Scale Microgrids, the developer of the proposed data center south of Maryville, was on her property. She said that when she went to talk to the person, they advised her that they could go on private property whenever they wanted to. “I’m talking to the sheriff,” she said. She said she was never notified that they were planning to go onto her property. 

Under Missouri law, in Section 327.371, surveyors are protected from trespass claims. However, they must have a license from the state. Surveyors are still liable for any damage done to the property. For instance, if they leave a gate open and cattle get out, they would be held liable for that. 

In Missouri, anyone practicing as a Professional Land Surveyor must hold a state license through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Landscape Architects. 

To obtain the license, surveyors must pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying exam, become an intern, accumulate 4-6 years of experience, complete at least 15 hours of surveying coursework, pass the NCEES Principles of Surveying exam, and pass the Missouri Specific Land Surveying Exam administered by the board in Jefferson City. 

Missouri accepts Professional Land Surveyor licenses from other states, but only if:

--The other state’s licensing standards are “substantially equivalent” to Missouri’s;

--The applicant has passed the NCEES, FS, and PS exams;

--The applicant has the required education and experience;

--The applicant passes the Missouri Specific Land Surveying Exam;

--The applicant submits a full application to the Missouri Board. 

Donna Tompkins said that there were growing wildlife and historical concerns regarding the site. She noted that in 1925, the Barnard paper at the time reported that workers in the area uncovered six slave graves from the area while doing infrastructure work. She produced a picture from 2021 showing an eagle nesting site near the proposed site. 

Commissioner Bill Walker said that the Missouri Department of Conservation had agreed to do an impact study for the proposed data center. He said that the commission would be meeting with the attorney again.

FTC, Iowa, 19 Other States Sue Dollar General

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements, costing consumers millions of dollars. 

Twenty states joined the FTC in filing a complaint, alleging that Dollar General has, for years, repeatedly mislabeled prices, overcharged consumers and failed to correct the issue despite extensive corporate knowledge of the problem. The states joining the FTC lawsuit include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. 

“Dollar General has betrayed the trust of millions of American consumers and imposed significant financial harm on communities and consumers who are already struggling to make their paychecks last,” said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “The FTC’s action underscores the agency’s commitment to lowering costs for consumers by stopping deceptive pricing practices that harm Americans.”

According to the complaint:

--Thousands of Dollar General stores have taken advantage of vulnerable shoppers by extracting millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges with insufficient safeguards to prevent the practice. 

--Dollar General received tens of thousands of complaints from consumers across the country who say the company did not honor the advertised price, demonstrating widespread consumer harm and confirming that customers nationwide have been charged more than the advertised price.

--Dollar General knows that it harms consumers by charging more at the register than the prices it advertises, as reflected by the numerous complaints it has received.

--Despite being made aware of the problem, Dollar General has failed to implement policies and practices to adequately address the problem.

The FTC and states allege these practices violate the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state laws.

The Commission vote authorizing the staff to file the complaint was 2-0. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. 

New Security Measures at Nodaway County Courthouse

 Effective Monday, October 26th, the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office announced that it would implement enhanced security measures at the Nodaway County Courthouse. 

Public entrance will be limited to the east side of the Courthouse. The west side will no longer be available. A security checkpoint has been established inside the courthouse. All individuals entering the Courthouse will be required to pass through regardless of whether they are visiting the courtrooms or another area of the Courthouse. 

The following items will not be permitted beyond the checkpoint: Large purses or bags, backpacks, diaper bags, weapons, tools, drugs, alcohol, food, or drinks. 

Audit Finds Worth County School in Good Financial Standing

The Worth County School Board, at its regular meeting Monday, October 19th, received a report from its auditor, Westbrook & Company. The audit found that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the respective modified cash basis financial position of the school for each major fund for the 2025-26 school year. 

For the preceding school year, local revenues were $2,275,317. County revenues were $347,361. State revenues were $2,172,479. Federal revenues were $370,521. Other revenue sources were $8,550. Total revenues were $5,174,228. Expenses were $2,395,941 for instruction, $355,273 for student activities, $241,431 for student services, $84,433 for instructional staff support, $300,654 for general administration and central services, $246,202 for building administration, $414,028 for the operation of the plant, $390,047 for pupil transportation, $258,355 for food service, $41,787 for community services, $878,457 for facility acquisition and construction, and $64,918 for debt service for a total of $5,671,526. The General Revenue fund went from $3,131,037 at the end of the 2024-25 school year to $3,300,448 for the 25-26 school year. The debt service fund went from $87,625 to $143,881. The Capital Projects fund went from $1,725,997 to $1,003,032. 

The Health Services program was rated as “Excellent.” The Health Aide actively insures students have immunizations, vision screening, fluoride treatments, human growth lessons, handwashing, and daily medications. School staff is trained on CPR and AED. The school recently purchased a new AED for activities that aren’t near an AED. 

The board declared various items as surplus property. All items are operational, but all items are sold as is. Bids are due by November 20th at 3:00 pm. Listed as surplus are a Sony Blueray/DVD player, two Epson photo scanners, two Epson projectors, seven Ubiquiti port switches, a Ubiquiti bridge nano beam, three HP printers (no toner), 11 Apple iPad 5’s, an iPad 7 (broken screen), 250 2x2 playground surface rubber tiles, two basketball scoreboards, and a scoreboard controller. 

Elementary Principal Amber Hawk reported that Mrs. Campbell along with Maggie Hall and Katelyn Creller did screenings on September 22nd. 

The Grant City Lions Club will be at the school October 28th in the elementary and November 4th in the high school to do Kidsight vision screening.

Mrs. Campbell and Mr. Green did a health talk with third through sixth graders during their PE time. The point of emphasis was on hygiene.

Gayla Striplin and Annette Deering of University Extension have started coming to school to do nutrition classes with first and second graders. They have made butter and learned how rain works. On November 2nd, they will be going to the Northwest Missouri State farm to see the milking operation and learn how ice cream is made.

35 students along with families went to the Title I parent meeting.

Fourth through sixth graders who made reading incentives played kickball. First through third graders who made reading incentives rotated through different centers.

The Pre-K and Kindergarten had an apple party on September 29th. The played games and served apples and caramel with toppings. There were over 70 in attendance.

Mrs. Hawk had lunch with the kids who were recognized for meeting various school expectations. The school had a Fire Safety week. Students from grades PK through third grade rode the fire trucks. The Fire Department provided materials about fire safety.

The Kindergarten went to St. Joseph to the Schweitzer Orchard on October 14th.

On October 15th, the K-3 students had a cheer camp with the varsity cheerleaders. They performed at halftime of the Worth County/Pattonsburg game.

For In-Service on October 12th, teachers focused on reading success plans. There are currently 22 students in grades 1-6 and two in grades 7-8 with Reading Success Plans. This is up from 17 last year. Teachers had a school safety training in the afternoon.

A library party was held Saturday, October 24th at the Partnership Library. There were crafts, fun activities, and plenty of opportunities to play and learn.

High School Principal Carl Parman reported on the professional development activities in the High School building. Focus was on dealing with recurring tier one behaviors, learning strategies, preparation for the Veterans Day Assembly, and school safety training.

The refinishing of the gym floor was complete. The new scoreboards and video board are up. A new banner has been hung in the Ag Hall. 

The FFA started and completed fruit sales. Freshman students attended Greenhand Initiation at Gallatin. 

Sophomores attended a My Success Event in St. Joseph.

North Star came to the school to do a presentation.

Mr. Bomar has been teaching biology students about the structure of a cell and its components. Students were also instructed on how cells reproduce. Entrepreneurship students are researching a dream business they would like to own and run one day. They have been studying the risks, rewards, and other hidden work behind these businesses. The 7th grade Exploratory Art class has been making paper-mache objects. The Algebra II class has been working on identifying angle pairs and recognizing them visually. 

Athletic and Activities Director Cree Beverlin reported that there are 15 boys and 15 girls out for junior high basketball. 

Ms. Gladstone and Mr. Beverlin have met with all students to create a plan after high school.

Eleven students job shadowed at the Mosaic Hospital in Albany.

Larry Mason 1950-2026

Larry Gale Mason, age 76, Parnell, Missouri died Friday, October 23, 2026 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

Larry was born October 11, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Perry and Doretta (Ashbaugh) Mason.

Larry was a graduate of Northeast Nodaway High School, Class of 1970.  

After high school Larry enlisted in the United States Army.  Larry was a veteran serving his country in the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Parnell Curry-Richardson-Sparks-Waldeier VFW Post #528.

Larry enjoyed the outdoors, especially when he could experience it on his Harley Davidson.  He also loved any time he could spend with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry Mason and Doretta (Loren) Wolfe, brothers Kenneth and Gary Mason and one sister Sandra Wray.

His survivors include his son Jeremy (Stacy) Mason, Parnell, two grandchildren Jenna and Jared Mason, Parnell, sister Marie (Bill) Kirby, Rossville, Tennessee and a host of other friends and loved ones.

Per Larry’s request his body has been cremated under the care of the Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, Missouri.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri.  Interment of Larry’s cremains will take place with full military honors at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas at 2:30 PM.

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Hayden Sanders Blocked Punt Fuels Tigers Over King City

Hayden Sanders blocked a punt to fuel a Tiger rally, and Worth County pulled away to beat King City 70-12 at halftime Friday. The win clinches the GRC West title for Worth County for the second straight year.

After chasing Worth County and Pattonsburg for the title last year, King City had high hopes for this year. But while they have been in the majority of their games, they have found wins hard to come by this year.

Worth County has a bye week this Friday. On Friday, November 6^th, the Tigers will begin the defense of their state title by hosting a district game against the winner of Stanberry and King City.

The Tigers got the ball to start the game, and Cole Ruby scored for them right off the bat when he got a block from Ryder Smyser and took it 52 yards to the house with 11:44 left in the first quarter. Jude Archer got a block from Wyatt Scadden and ran in the extra points to make it 8-0.

King City has been trying to follow the lead of Pattonsburg, running the same kind of passing attack that they do. But Worth County was ready for it, and an incomplete pass and a pass breakup set up third and long. King City tried a screen pass, but Bo Collins was there to blow it up, and the Wildkats were forced to punt. Hayden Sanders shot through and blocked it, and Jude Archer ran it back to King City’s three. Cole Ruby picked up two yards to the one, and then Hayden Sanders powered through for a score with 10:13 left. Bo Collins caught the extra point pass from Brock Healy to make it 16-0.

Bentin Roberts made a tackle to put King City back at the 11 to bury them deep in their own territory. Two short passes to Coltin Potter from Landon Carlson moved it to the 23 for a first down. Jordan Dannar tripped up Carlson at the 20 for a loss on a keeper to set them behind the sticks, but a bubble screen to Jax Jundy picked up 12, and King City got a first down after an offsides penalty. Cole Ruby batted down a pass to set up third and 12, but then Carlson aired it out to Cayden Wainscott for 45 yards and a score with 7:55 left in the first.

Worth County started at its own 28, and a quick pitch to Cole Ruby picked up 13 to King City’s 39. From there, Brock Healy threw a screen pass to Jude Archer, who took it to the house with 7:30 left in the first to make it 22-6.

King City threatened to get it right back after they ran back the kickoff to its own 36. A short pass to Wainscott and a sneak by Carlson put it at Worth County’s 33. Two short passes to Coltin Potter got it to the 26. Another short pass to Wainscott put it at the 19. But Jax Jundy lost two to the 21, and Jude Archer broke up a pass to set up third down. King City nearly got a break when Worth County was flagged for pass interference, but King City had an ineligible man downfield, forcing them to replay the down. Carlson could only get one yard, and an incomplete pass gave the ball back to Worth County back on downs.

The game represented a breakout game for Wyatt Scadden, who took a long pass from Brock Healy 42 yards to King City’s 18 to flip the field. An offsides penalty put it on the 13, and Jude Archer caught a short pass, and a facemask penalty put it on the four. Cole Ruby got a block from Jude Archer and took it the rest of the way with 3:24 left in the first quarter. For the extra point try, Bo Collins caught a short pass from Brock Healy and muscled his way across for the two points to make it 30-6.

A kick by Xander Bodle sailed over Carter Heinrich’s head, and he slipped and fell at the two after trying to snag it. Three short passes brought King City to the 19, but Hayden Sanders blew up an option play to Lucas Boone, and Jordan Dannar got a sack to put the ball on the eight. King City tried to air it out, and the Wildkats were chirping for a defensive holding call, but nothing was thrown, forcing them to punt. Special teams woes continued to plague King City as the ensuing snap sailed out of the back of the end zone for a safety to make it 32-6 with 31 seconds left in the first quarter.

There was a heartstopping moment as Wyatt Scadden nearly lost the handle on the ensuing squib kick, but he fell on it at King City’s 37. Worth County was faced with fourth and seven at the 34, and King City was crowding the line, but Hayden Sanders aired it out to Wyatt Scadden, who outran the King City defense for a score with 11:08 left in the second. Brock Healy threw a hook shot over an onrushing King City defender to Bo Collins for the extra points to make it 40-6.

King City’s special teams woes continued as a blind side block penalty set them back at their own 11. Jordan Dannar broke up one pass, and Ryder Smyser forced a quarterback hurry on another. A Delay of Game penalty and a pass that was ruled caught out of bounds to set up fourth and 15 at the six. Another bad snap resulted in another safety to put Worth County in front 42-6 with 10:48 left in the half.

This time, the special teams came through for King City as a great kick pinned Worth County at its own seven. But that only served to make things more interesting. Cole Ruby picked up 13 on the first play, but was injured at the end of the run and came out. Hayden Sanders picked up four more, and Bo Collins caught a short pass from Brock Healy for a first down. Jude Archer picked up five, and a facemask put it on King City’s 30. Brock Healy aired it out to Wyatt Scadden, and he made a fingertip grab for a score to make it 48-6 with nine minutes left in the half.

King City tried to air it out and finally sprung Cayden Wainscott free, but Carlson led him too far, and King City was forced to punt. The snap and the kick were clean this time, but Jude Archer weaved his way to the 36. Brock Healy aired it out to Wyatt Scadden for 37 yards to the seven, and Jude Archer made a shoestring grab from Hayden Sanders for a score with 7:11 left in the half to make it 54-6.

The Wildkats finally found daylight on its next series as a long pass to Cayden Wainscott put it on Worth County’s 37. Two plays later, Carlson found daylight and scrambled 30 yards for a score with 6:25 left in the half to make it 54-12.

King City tried to pick on Wyatt Scadden after he nearly lost a squib kick earlier, but this time, he caught it and ran it back to King City’s 20. Brock Healy threw a long pass, and Dylan Smith came open after a perfectly executed pick play to grab a score with 6:13 left in the half. Cole Hardy took a quick pitch in for the extra points to make it 62-12.

Another bad snap from King City’s special teams gave Worth County another short field to work with at King City’s 12. A holding penalty moved it back to the 20, but Cole Hardy got the penalty yardage back and more to the 9. An offsides put it on the five, and Hudson ran it to the two. A fumbled snap moved it back to the three, but Liam Cordell ran it in for the final score. Cole Hardy got blocks from Hudson Cameron and Tucker Fletchall on a quick pitch play for the extra points to make it 70-12.

Worth County quarterbacks completed 11 of 13 passes for 238 yards. Hayden Sanders was 3 of 4 for 80 yards, while Brock Healy was 8 of 9 for 158 yards. Cole Ruby had 5 carries for 72 yards. Wyatt Scadden had 4 catches for 143 yards, while Jude Archer had 3 catches for 55 yards.

Bentin Roberts had 8 tackles for the Tigers. Jordan Dannar had 7, Bo Collins 4, Hayden Sanders 3, Dylan Smith, Jude Archer, Wes Brown, Maverick Cox, and Ryder Smyser had 2, while Cole Hardy, Brock Healy, Lance Runde, Hudson Cameron, and Jace Burns had 1.