NW Missouri News

The Downtown Pocket Park in Maryville has earned the Best Design or Visual Impact Legacy Award from Missouri Main Street Connection, recognizing its transformation of a former fire site into a vibrant community gathering space featuring local historic elements.

Beginning Saturday, August 15, the Downtown Maryville Market will relocate from its original Nodaway Valley Bank parking lot location to its new permanent home at the North Main Street pavilion, featuring covered vendor space and expanded amenities for its weekly Saturday morning market.

The Allied Arts Council hosted its Annual Meeting and 35th Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts in St. Joseph, honoring local artists, educators, and community leaders—including Artist of the Year Eric Fuson—for their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

Nodaway County saw a 40% turnout in Tuesday's primary election, with voters selecting nominees for congressional, state, and local offices while backing a state parks tax renewal and rejecting major constitutional changes.