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The first ordinance Maryville’s City Council passed in 2021 was an intent to build a new water treatment plant — the second to extend the local face covering mandate until 11:59 p.m. April 30. Read more
The first ordinance Maryville’s City Council passed in 2021 was an intent to build a new water treatment plant — the second to extend the local face covering mandate until 11:59 p.m. April 30. Read more
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville will host a mass vaccination event at Northwest’s Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse Jan. 26, according to a press release from the hospital. Mosaic will partner with the Nodaway County Health Department and the University to host the event. Read more
Maryville’s City Council has two empty seats up for grabs in April, as councilmen Matt Johnson and Jason McDowell both chose to not run again. Read more
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Three years ago, Northwest lost a bright and bubbly person following a devastating accident at a bar. What was originally supposed to be another night out on the town had turned into a tragedy this community would never forget. Read more
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As Matt Baker sat in his office Jan. 7, tucked near the far corner of Northwest’s Student Engagement Center on the second floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union, the University’s assistant vice president of Student Affairs described the events of the previous year in contradicting terms. Read more
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The U.S. Department of Education announced a new relief fund under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Jan. 14 and allocated almost $7.9 million to Northwest. Read more
Students continue to receive scam emails but the Office of Information Technology is prepared to keep student information safe. Read more
For a while now, Northwest faculty have wanted to share their research and academic backgrounds relating to systemic oppression reflected in today’s culture. Last semester, the Occupy Valk series was born to accomplish that goal and begin a non-partisan teach-in about issues in America. Read more
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A man has been charged in the investigation of a Jan. 14 fire in the Nodaway County Jail. Read more
As Gov. Mike Parson announced the opening of Phase 1B, Tier 1 and 2 of the COVID-19 distribution plan, Tom Patterson -- the Nodaway County public health administrator -- noted that vaccine availability looks slim in the county. Read more
For the 35th consecutive year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was recognized across the nation — a day dedicated to celebrating long strides toward equality and liberty for the oppressed. Northwest played a role in continuing this tradition for students, forming a week of activities centered aro… Read more
With spring break being called off, Northwest only provides students and faculty two days off the entire spring semester. There were no classes in session in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18. The last day off from classes prior to dead week is March 8. With COVID-19 already m… Read more
After 30 years of service, Wellness Services Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Executive Medical Director Gerald Wilmes has retired from his positions at Northwest but will remain active in the local, regional and national healthcare. Read more
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All eyes were on the nation’s Capitol Jan 6., for more than one reason. Read more
After the announcement of spring study abroad trips being called off, the University contemplated the decision on summer 2021 trips over winter break. A week before spring classes began, those trips were also canceled. Read more
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Over the past three years, citizen concerns of the Maryville water supply have risen. In 2017, algae blooms in Mozingo Lake were found to cause a foul taste and odor in the water supply. Read more
Northwest announced Dec. 18 via a Northwest News email and on social media that it amended the spring 2021 academic calendar, eliminating spring break, ending in-person classes on April 23 and adding a preparation week before finals start May 3. The move caused the University to receive some… Read more
This past December, Northwest Admissions offered a free tuition giveaway for the 2021-22 academic year for incoming undergraduate freshmen and first-time transfer students. Read more
The fall quarters of hybrid schooling and a “new normal” didn’t sit well with students of Maryville High School anymore than college students enduring the same reality. Students at MHS are eager to be back, and even with a foggy spring ahead, staff at the high school are hopeful to build upo… Read more
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The first of many coronavirus vaccines have been administered to Phase 1a qualifiers of the Missouri COVID-19 vaccine availability plan in Nodaway County. Nodaway County Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson delved into what the vaccine means for Nodaway County and the University. Read more
Maryville’s City Council met Jan. 11 for the first time since mid December, with familiar faces in the same community center room from four weeks ago. A sign posted outside the room read “Occupancy 28.” Five seats were empty. Read more
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At a community center room filled to capacity with disgruntled citizens, Maryville City Council passed three ordinances Dec. 14 that aim toward improved water quality — an issue the city has been tackling since Mozingo Lake’s inception. Read more
Josh McKim doesn’t like to talk about the struggling small business. He especially doesn’t like to talk about it when the struggling small business resides in the county he serves. Even so, his role as executive director of Nodaway County Economic Development forces him to acknowledge when l… Read more
Northwest abroad trips for Spring 2021 have been canceled, but students planning for summer trips still await answers. Read more
A week after its inception, a local Facebook group called the “Maryville and Nodaway County Resident Council” garnered a following of close to 800 people spread across the greater Maryville area. Read more
New announcements from pharmaceutical companies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the last few weeks have brought a new wave of hope in the fight against COVID-19 in Nodaway County, where Health Department Administrator Tom Patterson’s optimism has ebbed and flowed with… Read more
Northwest Residential Life is preparing for spring 2021 residents and room changes for next semester following an unprecedented time to live on campus as a student. Read more
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On the surface, a decrease in coronavirus cases could be seen as a relief for many, especially Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville, but its president, Nate Blackford, said he expects worse challenges to come with the upcoming flu and cold season. He said his staff is strong, but growing weary … Read more
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The email went out at 4:55 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, sent to a select group of Northwest faculty, coaches and staff Nov. 12, alerting them of a budding crisis gripping the University in what the subject line captured in three unassuming words: “Mental Health Awareness.” Read more
The Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building will undergo changes for acoustical improvements following Northwest’s 2020-21 academic year. Read more
With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the country, provosts prepare for another semester of mask mandates, distancing and reliance on student cooperation. Read more
The Northwest Students for Life group is fighting for the unborn as the U.S. Supreme Court sits at a conservative majority and a Democratic president is set to take office in January. Read more
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Maryville’s City Council is expected to release a seventh emergency order regarding COVID-19 Nov. 24 that exceeds state expectations on mitigation measures, after extensive discussion at its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 23. Read more
The Northwest Clay Club held its annual art sale Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nov. 21 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. in the foyer of the Fire Arts Building. Read more
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A little less than a month ago, as Nodaway County watched the early going of a third surge of COVID-19 cases in the county, Tom Patterson was optimistic. Read more
The University has postponed its winter commencement ceremonies, originally set for Nov. 20-22, due to concerns with rising positive cases of COVID-19 and student quarantines. Read more
Students lined up around the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse with their posters next to them eager to present their work on projects and internships over the past few months. Read more
The possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine being pushed through for emergency use by the FDA at the end of this month brings a series of new protocols, which includes who gets a vaccine first. Read more
Being a resident assistant or a resident director can be stressful in general, but with additional responsibilities amid a semester of COVID-19 mitigation, the job has become tougher. Read more
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Justice is a criminal getting a deserving sentence. Justice is releasing innocent people from captivity. Justice is feeling safe in your own home. And for some crying out to the world in peaceful anguish, justice is simply — as two students 6,508 miles away from home put it — being recognize… Read more
Throughout the fall 2020 semester, North Complex has housed on-campus residents who must quarantine or isolate when they test positive or are deemed a close contact if they can’t go home. These students are called by a health official, given a certain amount of time to pack up essential item… Read more
Over the past few weeks, multiple construction zones could be spotted around Northwest's campus as the fall semester approaches an end. Read more
Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness held a game night on Nov. 10 as a way to celebrate its accomplishments amid COVID-19. Read more
On Thursday mornings at Maryville High School, students and staff have the opportunity to have coffee and snacks delivered to them from students trying to further their employment skills after completing high school. Read more
While his state has averaged more than 3,700 new COVID-19 cases per day over the last week, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson released looser quarantine guidelines Nov. 12 for K-12 students and teachers in the state, allowing close contacts to forego previously mandatory quarantines in some situations. Read more
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Joined by several state military officials and a local representative, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson attended a Veteran’s Day ceremony in Northwest’s Valk Center Nov. 11. An exhibit detailing military experiences and the newly renovated Veterans Commons became the centerpiece for conversation an… Read more
Northwest Missouri State University Police Department
The U.S. Department of Education announced a new relief fund under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Jan. 14 and allocated almost $7.9 million to Northwest.
Students continue to receive scam emails but the Office of Information Technology is prepared to keep student information safe.
For a while now, Northwest faculty have wanted to share their research and academic backgrounds relating to systemic oppression reflected in today’s culture. Last semester, the Occupy Valk series was born to accomplish that goal and begin a non-partisan teach-in about issues in America.
A man has been charged in the investigation of a Jan. 14 fire in the Nodaway County Jail.
As Gov. Mike Parson announced the opening of Phase 1B, Tier 1 and 2 of the COVID-19 distribution plan, Tom Patterson -- the Nodaway County public health administrator -- noted that vaccine availability looks slim in the county.
For the 35th consecutive year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was recognized across the nation — a day dedicated to celebrating long strides toward equality and liberty for the oppressed. Northwest played a role in continuing this tradition for students, forming a week of activities centered aro…
With spring break being called off, Northwest only provides students and faculty two days off the entire spring semester. There were no classes in session in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18. The last day off from classes prior to dead week is March 8. With COVID-19 already m…
Northwest Missouri State University Police
After 30 years of service, Wellness Services Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Executive Medical Director Gerald Wilmes has retired from his positions at Northwest but will remain active in the local, regional and national healthcare.