"It is a great community for that and we felt very blessed to be here. I felt very blessed to even have the opportunity to have a job at such a young age and we will miss it dearly.” ~ Newly-hired Drake University head coach Ben McCollum (Ben McCollum) maryvilleforum.com/sports/mccollu…

The Forum is on site at the Nodaway County Administration Center. Results are coming in slowly. Six precincts are in. Stay with us. We'll have details throughout the night.

Mayor Tye Parsons says the Nodaway County 911 sales tax is "passing decisively," according to his talley of unofficial results.

R2 bond passes with 66.89 percent of the vote.

“I am extremely humbled. I think it speaks volumes about our community and our parents’ commitment to education. (It) shows the support that we are going to have moving forward.” — R-II Superintendent Logan Lightfoot maryvilleforum.com/news/election_…

“I just really appreciate the partnership between the city of Maryville and Nodaway County that made this a possibility." — City Manager Greg McDanel. maryvilleforum.com/news/911-tax-p…

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“Based on the debris damage to the east and north of Maryville and review of radar by the (National Weather Service), NWS service has indicated that a tornado was certainly possible, if not probable. — Emergency Management Director Christy Forney maryvilleforum.com/news/storms-po…

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Maryville MO, Stanberry MO and Grant City MO until 7:15 PM CDT

The Forum’s Paxson Haws is on the scene near Quitman where law enforcement officials acting on a “credible tip” have begun a search related to the case of Branson Perry. Last month marked 23 years since Perry was last seen.

Nod Co Emergency Management Dir Christy Forney: The threats today are strong straight-line wind, large hail (2"+) & possibility of strong tornadoes. NWS states not everyone will receive storms, but areas that do will see strong storms. Have safety plans in order at home & work.

"Someone out there knows what happened, who’s involved, and right now we’re just trying to get the information out to hopefully elicit someone to come forward with the information we need to start connecting these dots.” — In Police Chief Mike Stolte maryvilleforum.com/news/police-in…

“I think it begins the process of healing for our community, for our employees, for our officers. ... I'm proud of our community for coming together." — Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel maryvilleforum.com/news/baby-bo-m…

Austin Hann is the next Nodaway County Sheriff with 49.83 percent of the vote.

Scott Walk holds onto his Nodaway County South District Commissioner seat with 59.54 percent of the vote.

Jeff Hall is the next Nodaway County Coroner with 53 46 percent of the vote.

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