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Kristine Kramer, a nurse at Mosaic Behavioral Health – Maryville, was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses earlier this month. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the efforts nurses perform every day, according to the news release. Kramer’s nomination form, submitted by a patient’s family, praised her for…

The 3rd Annual Downtown Turkey Trot, hosted by Downtown Maryville, will take place on Thanksgiving morning at 8 a.m. The event will start at the intersection of 4th and Buchanan Streets. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to sign up. Registration can be found in the Downtown Maryville website. Adult registration is…

Maryville Public Library received a $50,000 grant from the Bolger Foundation for the restoration or historically-accurate replication of its 1912 windows. The grant is on the condition that the library raise at least $200,000 for the project through its Second Century Library Fund Foundation in 2024 and 2025, according to a press release. Reversing deterioration…

Clarinda Regional Health Center has added Dr. John Carr, an experienced general surgeon, to its staff. Carr has over 21 years of expertise in general surgery, endoscopy, and trauma care. He has training in advanced surgical and endovascular techniques and complex vascular trauma management. He also holds certifications in advanced endovascular procedures and Impella patient…

Habitat for Humanity of Nodaway County is hosting an informational meeting for individuals and families interested in purchasing the organization’s next home. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 19, at Countryside Christian Church in Maryville. The meeting is open to the public and will provide interested information about the Habitat for Humanity program,…

Clarinda Regional Health Center, received a 5-star rating from the National Rural Rating System, a program recognizing dedication and excellence in rural healthcare. The center was also named to the National Rural Honor Roll.  The NRRS evaluates hospitals based on rigorous standards, such as patient satisfaction, quality of care, and overall hospital performance. 

The St. Joseph Museums announced its first annual Holiday Homes Tour and  vendor fair in the Museum Hill neighborhood, according to News Press Now. The tour and fair will be Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes nine historic properties in holiday decor, including  the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion, Otto Quentin Home, Jones-Townsend Home,…

 Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Government invites the public to review and comment on the 2024-2029 Northwest Missouri Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy update before it is finalized. The draft plan is available for comment through November 24 on the council’s website and comments may be submitted via email to alyssa@nwmorcog.org.

The Second Harvest Community Food Bank of St. Joseph has partnered with the Ministry Center to host a Fresh Mobile Food Pantry food distribution event during November. The Thanksgiving distribution event will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. Families who attend will receive a turkey, a box of traditional Thanksgiving dinner food…