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This week: Catch up on continued public discussion over a proposed data center's water service in Nodaway County, Mosaic Medical Center Maryville earned four American Heart Association achievement awards, Stanberry R-2 school board's decision not to adopt a dual sports policy for 2026-27, and Northwest Missouri State football being picked as the preseason favorite in the MIAA media poll as the Bearcats prepare for the upcoming season.
Joke of the week— *Two radio antennas met on a roof, fell in love, and got married.
*The answer can be found at the end of this newsletter, continue reading to find out!
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From Our Team
This week: A warm welcome to one of our most recent hires, Sam Reeves. Sam is our new Underwriting Sales Associate.
Sam Reeves has returned to his alma mater as the Underwriting Sales Associate for KXCV/KRNW after graduating from Northwest in 2023. In addition to sales, he will also be involved with Bearcat Radio Network broadcasts.
Prior to returning to Maryville, Sam spent the last two and a half years in Pittsburg, Kansas as an advertising sales executive with ESPN 100.7. He also provided play-by-play for local high school sports in the area.
Born and raised in Leawood, Kansas, Sam grew up listening to Royals baseball games on 610 AM and has loved radio ever since. In college, he was involved with both the student radio station (KZLX) and with KXCV as an on-air announcer and sports engineer. He was also the sideline reporter with the Bearcat Radio Network in 2022.
From Sam: "I’m very excited to be back at KXCV/KRNW! It’s an honor to have the opportunity to give back and make a difference at the station that has given me so much."
| | | | Nodaway Rural Water District board members heard from data center opponents again recently. More than 30 people attended the board meeting, which led to a change of venue to accommodate the increased attendance. Board attorney Nick Robb said the district must provide water service if it is able to do so, and that the data center—not taxpayers—would cover the cost of extending the infrastructure. Board Vice President Dustin Strueby said the district would limit the data center's water supply to the amount specified in its contract and would not provide additional water if the company later requested more. | Mosaic Medical Center Maryville has received four achievement awards from the American Heart Association for following evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of stroke and coronary artery disease patients. The awards recognize hospitals that align patient care with the latest scientific evidence and best practices. Stroke Coordinator Sabrina Vega said earning the hospital's Gold Stroke award required consistently meeting performance standards for 24 months. In addition to the Gold Stroke award, Mosaic Medical Center Maryville received Silver and Bronze achievement awards for treating patients with coronary artery disease. | Maryville R-2 School District Philip Pohren says he is excited about 20 new certified staff members who started Monday, July 27, with the district. Pohren says with the combination of retirements, promotions, and filling newly created positions, they had to replace only ten people during the summer. Pohren said that number "is pretty impressive for our district. That's pretty impressive for any district." More can be heard on this month's episode of Spoofhound Spotlight for the Maryville R-2 School District. | Stanberry school board votes against dual sports program for the 2026-27 school year. The Stanberry R-2 school board held a special meeting this month, where a proposal to adopt a dual sports policy for the upcoming school year was defeated. A news release from the superintendent says the five to two vote followed board discussion on the proposal that was presented by administrators and coaches. According to the release, board members discussed the proposal with each other and administration. Stanberry R-2 will not participate in dual sports for the upcoming school year. | | Beyond the Midwest: NPR News | FIFA is proposing a new company to manage the commercial rights to the men's and women's World Cups, as well as the Club World Cup, with plans to sell stakes in the venture to private investors for billions of dollars. The move comes after FIFA staged its most profitable World Cup yet and aims to generate even more revenue, despite ongoing criticism over rising ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup in North America. | Wildfires in France and Spain are becoming more contained in some areas, but firefighters continue battling active blazes as another round of extreme heat, dry weather and strong winds threatens to spark more fires. In southwestern France, two major fires have burned about 100,000 acres since last week, with roughly 5,000 firefighters and international crews working to contain the flames. | A new museum in downtown Los Angeles, Dataland, offers visitors an immersive, multi-sensory experience that blends art, technology and artificial intelligence. Guests move through interactive exhibits featuring sound, light, scent and even taste, with some displays responding in real time to biometric data collected from wearable wristbands. Opened in June, the museum is the creation of artist Refik Anadol. Visiting the new Dataland museum is like stepping into a hyperreal nighttime fantasy. | | When Congress allowed Affordable care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans - especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the stress on their already stretched balance sheets. High diesel prices have added thousands of dollars tot he yearly cost of running farm equipment. Premiums jumped 58% on average for all enrollees this year, according to the health policy organization KFF. However, premiums doubled or tripled for many middle-income Americans who relied on the expired “advanced premium tax credits.” | How exactly did cyclospora infiltrate our food supply? Food safety experts say contaminated water in farm fields is a likely culprit. But questions still remain about the current outbreak. Public health officials are still investigating how an outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite spread through human feces, ended up in the pubic food supply. Thousands of people across the country have gotten sick from the parasite, which causes frequent diarrhea. In an ongoing investigation, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration officials have linked part of the outbreak to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. The outbreak has been reported in 41 states including in most of the central U.S. | |
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Join every Saturday morning from May through October in the heart of downtown Maryville for the Downtown Maryville Market!
From 8 AM to 12 PM, the market comes alive with a mix of homemade and homegrown vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and unique local products.
Enjoy delicious eats from food trucks, plus family-friendly activities and entertainment to keep kids smiling.
It's a fun, welcoming way to kick off your weekend, and the perfect spot to experience the local charm and creativity of Maryville.
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Did you know that Harry Potter’s birthday is July 31?
The Mid-Continent Public Library is inviting the public to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, July 31st at Edgerton Programming Space.
Attendees are invited to participate in Hogwarts themed crafts and activities.
Registration is required, but additional times are available online. To register or for more information visit Mid-Continent Public Library.
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Maryville Parks & Recreation is celebrating the opening of the new pickleball courts with a Pancakes & Pickleball Mixed Doubles Tournament!
Teams will compete in mixed doubles matches while enjoying stacks of fresh pancakes and refreshments.
The focus is on fun, connection, and welcoming players of ALL ages and skill levels.
MPR is excited to ring this amenity to our community and hopes that everyone can make it out to enjoy the courts.
Register here: https://mpr.activityreg.com/selectActivity
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Maryville superintendent Philip Pohren and assistant superintendent Jeremy Ingraham discuss important dates coming up with the first day of classes on the horizon and the August 4 general election.
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Daily headlines from KXCV-KRNW News for the Midwest Corners hosted by student anchors at Northwest Missouri State University. You can hear the Midday Report live at 11:50 AM on 90.5 & 88.9! A complete archival is available on kxcv.org.
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Each week, student historians at Northwest Missouri State University take a dive into Nodaway County newspaper archives to bring us the stories of times past.
"This Week in History" is a collaboration of the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum, the Northwest Missouri State University History Department, and KXCV-KRNW.
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Do you or an organization you’re part of have an event coming up? Send us the details to have it included in our community events calendar on our website, in this newsletter, on air, and featured on our social media! Send any and all details to kxcv@nwmissouri.edu.
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Joke of The Week Answer:
*The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was incredible.
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