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Congressman Sam Graves is accepting applications from north Missouri students interested in attending U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy or U.S. Naval Academy. Individuals interested in applying for a recommendation should contact Graves’ Kansas City office. The application deadline is 5 p.m on October 10.

Maryville Young Players announced two productions this summer, according to The Maryville Forum. MYP Second Stage will preform Broadway musical “Annie” in June and the annual youth performance will be “Finding Nemo Jr.” in July. For more information, visit maryvilleyoungplayers.org.

The Nodaway County Commissioners distributed civic improvements funds from Tenaska to organizations throughout the area, according to the Maryville Forum. The Nodaway County Community Building received $3,000 while The Rose Theatre and Big Brothers Big Sisters each received $2,500.

A total of 1089 votes were cast in Nodaway County during Tuesday election, according to unofficial results from Nodaway County Clerk’s office. Tye Parsons was reelected to Maryville City Council with 87.31 percent of the vote. Parnell and Ravewood both approved a street maintenance levy. 

Missouri Western State University’s Esports program is offering a summer camp for kids interested in gaming, according to News-Press Now. The camp will take place from  May 27th to May 30th and is open to kids 10 to 17. Registration can be found at missouriwestern.edu/esports/griffon-summer-camp/. 

Sally Stiens Duff was sworn in as the Nodaway County Collector Treasurer on April 1 by Associate Circuit Court Judge Robert Rice, according to the Maryville Forum. Duff was elected to the position in the General Election last November.

A farmers market style event in Hopkins is seeking vendors, small business owners and home grown producers. The event will complement the State Line Auction at Hopkins Park with meet ups twice a month on Sundays, according to the Nodaway Newsleader. Those interested in participating should contact  Kary Owens and Ali Brittian on Facebook.

The Maryville Public Library will host a Craft Swap April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s basement. People who drop off donations of craft materials by April 9 will receive a VIP ticket allowing them to early access to the event. There is no cost or registration required for the event.

The Maryville R-II Board of Education appointed Philip Pohren as interim superintendent during a special meeting April 1, according to the Maryville Forum. The board is likely to begin the search for a new superintendent at the end of the school year in May.

St. Joseph is looking to fill an open municipal judge position following the death of Ted Elo over the weekend, according to News-Press Now. Qualified individuals can submit a resume to the City Clerk via email or in person at Room 303 in City Hall located at 1100 Frederick Ave. Applications must be received by…