Gavin McGough

Within the past year, regional authors have released work ranging from an anthology on monster stories and their social histories to a memoir documenting international migration and political tumult to a collection of poetry exploring a lifetime spent in Nodaway County

Mayor Dannen Merrill declared Dec. 8, 2025 “A&G Restaurant Recognition Day,” and presented Owners George and Susan Groumoutis with a key to the city for their years of “exceptional service and community dedication.”

The Maryville Parks and Recreation Board heard the findings of a pool feasibility study at its Nov. 17 meeting, offering a look at options for updates to the city’s popular, though aging, aquatic center.

Many districts in the region are working on their strategic plans this fall, including Maryville.

After two months, nearly a dozen meetings, and multiple reversals, the St Joseph School District Board of Education says it has committed on a vote to close Lafayette High School and convert the building to a middle school beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The vote will occur at their board meeting on Nov. 24, which has been the board’s self-imposed deadline to decide on a school consolidation plan as it faces a funding crisis.

The Respect MO Voters Campaign reported this weekend it has collected over 100,000 signatures since launching in September. Its goal is to collect 300,000 by the May 3 deadline to file a petition with the Missouri Secretary of State.

Rifle season for deer hunting in Missouri opened on Nov. 15. It comes during a seasonal transition that is bringing cooler weather, a changing landscape, and a great time to explore the outdoors. Alek Lanter, a recreational use specialist with the Missouri Department of Conservation overseeing the Kansas City and Northwest Regions, spoke with KXCV’s Gavin McGough about hunting regulations, staying safe, and getting outside.

Benton High School in St. Joseph could permanently close as early as the 2026–2027 school year under a plan favored by the St. Joseph School District Board of Education.

Last month, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a grassroots plan to preserve all three of the city’s high schools, despite facing enrollment declines and a budget crisis. That plan is no longer.

A few weeks behind schedule, Nodaway County is hoping to have 2025 tax bills in the mail this week or next.