A surprise character attack in the local treasurer’s race and an outburst from a candidate’s family member against the Nodaway County sheriff highlighted Thursday’s candidates forum.

Balloons rose from the stage while the crowd honored the troops. Families ran from the Go Gator to the Tilt-a-whirl. Children ate pink and blue cotton candy while their parents drank fresh squeezed lemonade.

With the whirl of activity around them at the Nodaway County Fair, Mark and Amber Galbraith directed their five young children to the second floor of the courthouse to attend the annual Candidates Forum.

Two stolen vehicles were discovered late Thursday afternoon in the Bedford, Iowa, area.

Law enforcement remind fairgoers to be safe this weekend.

Members of the Maryville Garden Club want to help residents make their beds –– flower beds, that is.

Law enforcement officials are investigating two thefts north of Elmo this week.

Maryville approves new guidelines to evaluate education services and curriculum.

Bermudez nets four-year sentence for latest DUI

Two queens will be crowned at the first ever Ed Phillips Memorial Rodeo Queen Contest –– a junior queen, ages eight to 13 and a queen, ages 14 to 19.

Canoeing, kayaking, wall climbing and archery might sound like activities for rugged outdoorsmen, but Maryville youths are showing they too can those and more during Maryville Parks and Recreation camp this week.

In both an attempt to raise funds and provide a fitness outlet for area residents, the Maryville Aquatic Center will sponsor its second Annual MAC Mini-Triathlon Aug. 9.

With increasing energy costs it can be hard for any family, let alone one with a lower income, to pay the rising costs of heating and cooling their home.

A three-day tax free holiday will make it a bit easier for families to prepare for the beginning of school.

United Electric Cooperative in Maryville is partnering with Community Services, Inc. to offer energy audits not only for their customers but for any interested parties.