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Ridge receives final Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award of 2024
(Clarinda) -- A Clarinda band teacher has received the final Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award. At a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Lakin Foundation and Green Hills AEA officials presented Clarinda 9-12 instrumental music instructor Courtney Ridge with the award and a $10,000 check. The Clarinda School District also received a $2,500 gift with the award. Following the ceremony, Ridge told KMA News she was shocked and honored to receive the recognition.
One seriously injured in motorcycle crash
A 73-year-old man was injured after being ejected during a crash Sunday in Nodaway County, 12 miles west of Maryville, Missouri. John J. Donlan, 73, of Waverly, Nebraska, was eastbound on Missouri Route 45 around 1:41 p.m. when he traveled off the south side of the roadway on a 2004 Harley Davidson.
Et cetera : MIYBT Members Earn Scholarships
Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) members, Olivia Hanson (Union High School), Ryan Hosek (North Tama High School), William Kroneman (Benton Community High School), Kaylynn Murty (South Tama High School), and Adelynn Sienknecht (North Tama High School) each earned a $2,000 Iowa Youth Beef Team (IYBT) Scholarship from the Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation. Each member is also awarded an additional $500 for earning their Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) certification.
Hunt named 'Top Auctioneering Colonel of the Year'
(Burlington Junction) -- A KMAland auctioneer recently received recognition for excelling in her industry. The International Organization of Top Professionals announced its latest round of awards earlier this month, including recognizing Liz Hunt of Hunt Auctions and Land as the "Top Auctioneering Colonel of the Year" for 2024. The organization gives awards each year to the top professionals worldwide based on their achievements, longevity in the field, and contribution to society. Hunt tells KMA News she was honored and blessed to receive the recognition.
KMAland Girls Soccer (5/13): Maryville dominant in postseason win
(KMAland) — Maryville picked up a dominant postseason, while Harlan, AHSTW and Sergeant Bluff-Luton also won + two state champions were crowned in Nebraska. Harlan — Goals: Aubrey Schwieso (4), Carly Torneten (2), Hailey Good (2), Kayla Anderson, Adrian Irlbeck|Assists: Torneten (3) Carroll 3 Atlantic 2. Atlantic —...
Lenox baseball carrying 'high standard' into new season
(Lenox) -- The Lenox baseball team was one of the final 16 left in Class 1A last year and hopes to make another postseason run. The first step in that quest begins Tuesday when the Tigers face Sidney in their season-opener. Like every other baseball coach in the state, head coach Trevor Luther has had to work around the overlap between the spring and summer seasons. However, Coach Luther feels his team is ready to attack a promising 2024 season.
Maryville woman injured, arrested following Nodaway County wreck
(Maryville) -- One person was injured and later arrested following an electric tricycle accident in Nodaway County Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on 282nd Street one mile south of Maryville shortly after 12:30 p.m. Authorities say a DWMeigi Electric Tricycle, operated by 64-year-old Irina Younger of Maryville, attempted to make a right turn onto 282nd when it slid and overturned. The patrol says the driver impacted the ground while the vehicle came to rest on its right side facing west.
KMAland Boys Track & Field (5/11): Maryville send 13 to state, Mound City ships 10
(KMAland) -- Maryville and Mound City had monster days in sectional boys track & field action. Check out the full rundown below. Mound City won the district title with 90 points and 10 state qualifications. Worth County was third and sent seven events to state, while Platte Valley was fourth.
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