Are you struggling finding things to do outside of class? Check out this list of places and activities in and out of Maryville. Read more
Payden Harris isn’t quite sure how old he was when he was playing a game of catch with his dad, Rodney Harris, in the front yard of their home in Albany, Missouri. Old enough to catch a baseball, he recalled, and old enough to throw one back. Read more
An Illinois based band plays at a local dive bar with instruments made out of broken down home appliances. The bass guitar is made out of a washtub. One man plays the washboard. Another, a eucalyptus bamboo digeridoo. The band’s name is the Woodbox Gang and the lead singer, the man who made … Read more
Peace and quiet were two things Priyanka Patel did not expect to find when she came to study abroad in the United States. Even with the unexpected, studying abroad has been a rewarding experience for Patel in many ways. She has gained confidence and has enjoyed communicating with different t… Read more
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Payden Harris isn’t quite sure how old he was when he was playing a game of catch with his dad, Rodney Harris, in the front yard of their home in Albany, Missouri. Old enough to catch a baseball, he recalled, and old enough to throw one back. Read more
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A suspicious package was found around 11:30 a.m. May 31 in the US Bank parking lot on South Main Street. Read more
The crippling sound of thunder echoes for miles. A once visible speed limit sign wavers, unstable. The foundation of a family’s world cracks with mother nature’s tantrum and they can do nothing but wade through. The road home, engulfed, unseen. Read more
The Maryville Department of Public Safety- Fire Division brought a national campaign to the city by partnering with the American Red Cross to install and educate citizens on smoke alarms in their homes. Read more
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Shackled at both the feet and from the waist to his hands, Alex Allen Catterson sat as Judge Roger Prokes sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Read more
Family and friends awaited the arrival of the new members of the Iota Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. April 12 at Wabash Park. Read more
The communications senior capstone class brings awareness to unknown local business. Read more
Interstate 29 has been closed for almost a month and many students have felt the effect, especially those who traveled north to reach home over spring break. Read more
Local law enforcement, city staff and Department of Corrections officers acknowledged citizens affected by crime during an awareness ceremony at Mozingo. Read more
A Northwest sophomore found a way to make extra cash by creating her own car detailing business. Read more
The city of Maryville approved a large contract with a local bank, financing for 12 new pieces of turf maintenance equipment at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. Read more
Maryville is equipped with a new state-requested stormwater management plan that intends to detect issues and improve local water management systems. Read more
A Maryville man was arrested for suspected possession of child pornography and alleged child molestation April 5. Read more
The Horticulture Club is assisting the Maryville Mosaic Life Care Center by helping implement a Healing Garden for cancer patients. Read more
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Maryville is getting closer to the completion of a high priority project by deciding to proceed with the engineering design of the South Main Corridor. Read more
Conception Abbey and the Conception Seminary College recently launched Brothers Living in Unity, a capital campaign that will benefit the seminary and the monks at the monastery. Read more
Northwest students from both in and out of state are still feeling the effects of winter after historic flooding hit the midwest. In the aftermath many have stepped up to help those in need from donations, to rescue work and even offering shelter to displaced families. Read more
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According to unofficial results, Maryville voters approved the use tax April 2. Read more
Maryville’s SSM Health St. Francis Hospital will change their name April 1. The hospital will switch ownership from SSM Health to Mosaic. Read more
Northwest Missouri could lose massive tax revenue from local wind farms if a bill on the Senate floor is not passed. Read more
Maryville is creating new ways for its citizens to be knowledgeable regarding municipal issues and projects. Read more
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office arrested a methamphetamine dealer March 15 at 515 E. Seventh St. Read more
The Maryville Taco Bell has fixed the curbs and potholes in the drive-thru and is in the process of fixing the parking lot. Read more
An educational forum about the use tax was held March 13 in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. Read more
The city of Maryville is looking to implement wayfinding signs across the town for local attractions as a part of a cohesive city improvement project series beginning this year. Read more
Northwest’s Wildlife Club has been officially recognized as an affiliate of The Wildlife Society. Read more
The Missouri House of Representatives advanced one of the nations strongest pro-life bills in an afternoon of debate, leading to what could be a ban of almost all abortions in the state. Read more
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The University calendar will go into May from this semester on, but the majority of local landlords have their leases ending April 30, leaving students scrambling for solutions. Read more
Over the past year, the City of Maryville has been figuring out the designs for the new public safety building. Read more
Moms Demand Action discussed how guns impact domestic violence during its meeting Feb. 26. Read more
A new bill has been introduced to the Missouri Senate which would weaken the Sunshine Law. If passed the bill would limit the transparency required of government officials and their constituents. Read more
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Northwest Alternative Spring Break is set to travel to the Carolinas, helping in relief efforts from Hurricane Florence for its yearly service trip this semester. Read more
Top high school scholars and potential Northwest students competed for the President’s Scholarship Feb. 16. Read more
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Maryville is looking to add to and improve downtown with the building of a park in the heart of downtown. Read more
Editor's note: Due to a clerical error in the University Police's crime logs submitted to the Northwest Missourian, the alleged citation for Kamirah Brown has been adjusted to possession of alcohol. Read more
Severe winter weather has caused many blood drives to be canceled, leading to a blood unit shortage according to the American Red Cross. Read more
Missouri legislators passed a bill aiming to make it easier for consumers to tell the difference between plant-based meat and real meat. Read more
The Maryville Public Arts Committee announced its selections for this year’s new downtown sculptures. Read more
The United States’ 119th Congress brings a new wave of women and cultures to the government, leading to a shift in demographics. Read more
Maryville’s roads have seen significant damage due to the constant freezing and thawing of pavement. Read more
Shackled at both the feet and from the waist to his hands, Alex Allen Catterson sat as Judge Roger Prokes sentenced him to 10 years in prison.
Family and friends awaited the arrival of the new members of the Iota Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. April 12 at Wabash Park.
The communications senior capstone class brings awareness to unknown local business.
Interstate 29 has been closed for almost a month and many students have felt the effect, especially those who traveled north to reach home over spring break.
Local law enforcement, city staff and Department of Corrections officers acknowledged citizens affected by crime during an awareness ceremony at Mozingo.
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A Northwest sophomore found a way to make extra cash by creating her own car detailing business.
The city of Maryville approved a large contract with a local bank, financing for 12 new pieces of turf maintenance equipment at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.
Maryville is equipped with a new state-requested stormwater management plan that intends to detect issues and improve local water management systems.
A Maryville man was arrested for suspected possession of child pornography and alleged child molestation April 5.