July 19, 2024

Welcome to a Friday edition of the Good Place Marionville podcast Let's jump right in: City updates: Lions Club is starting a new year. Membership is always open City Economic Development Committee is being formed. If you are interested in getting involved – Contact City Hall (417) 258-2466 Position is open at City Hall for City Clerk. Contact the City for those details as well. Thank you Debbie Bateman for your 18 years of service. School: The school calendar for 24-25 details are on the website https://www.marionville.us first day of school is 8/21 • Marionville Baseball head coach Nicklaus Hooper update with the baseball and softball programs. • High school football team held camp for 3-6th graders. Thanks to Coach Grubbs and his guys did an awesome job. First Responder: We are always thankful for the GOOD work our first responders do. Remember to abide by laws in traffic, near accident sites and when emergency vehicles are present. Also, remember we are now a hands-free phone state. Business: Storehouse Bakery grand opening is 7/23/24, Central Place has an office available for rent: contact GoodPlaceMarionville@hotmail.com . El Maya got an internal refresh, Caseys finally got soda syrup, Murphy's Orchard is knocking it out of the park. Get some peaches and bread! Random News: • We recently learned about Missouri Good neighbor week which was signed into law in 2022 https://missourigoodneighborweek.com/ Sept 28 – Oct 4th • Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to “participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors”. In 2023 our goal was to document 15,000 acts of neighboring….we documented 19,778! In addition there were 74 service events reported, thousands of visitors to the website, and 60 people were nominated as engaged neighbors. This sounds like something Marionville could wrap it’s arms around!!!! – happening right after Applefest. (thanks Valerie Robbins) • Charles & Shirley Pieter – longtime residents of Marionville have some big time celebrating happening. Charles recently turned 90 years old and together they are celebrating xxx wedding anniversary. What great Godly examples they are for our community. • Other GOOD news – Casey's got their syrup for the soda machines!!! o Also, thank you Gregg Stoddard for the Bible verse he shared – Yes John 3:16 is GOOD news! Events: Applefest will be here in September. Get involved We have new cards to help people share GOOD NEWS with us. Make a comment in the show notes or on Facebook and I’ll connect to get them to you. Non-profits: Marionville Ministerial Alliance & Pickleball Warehouse are partnering on an event for Oct. 12 called City of Hope. Spread the word! Foreign Exchange Student Program through Donna Haley White is waiting for a host family.   / donna65738

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July 19, 2024

Summer is in full swing. You might have missed us for a little bit, but thank you for a short break while we had some family time. School: The school calendar is up on the website: check it out https://www.marionville.us/ First Responders: You’ve heard us mention this before, but the volunteer Fire Department needs more recruits. They are grateful for the most recent addition – but if you’re considering it. Now might be the time to inquire. Contact City Hall https://www.marionvillemo.com Business: Storehouse Bakery is “soft” open with an Open House coming on 7/23 (in the old DQ) The Marionville Business Connect meeting with our State Rep. Mitch Boggs was our special guest today. Join us for the next meeting on 8/8/24. Thank you, Bank of Billings for sponsoring the MBC meeting and bringing B’s & G’s Homemade fried pies. Keep it up everyone with your improved curb appeal. Remember to nominate and vote on the Marionville Pride Facebook page. Congrats to the June winners: The Whittingtons Special Note: Mercy Clinic is such a gem in our town. Remember to be thankful to have such a facility here. Event: Applefest is Sept. 20 & 21

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Jun 17, 2024

This week on the Good Place Marionville podcast we spend the bulk of our time with Aurora and Marionville Police Chief Wes Coatney. We learned more about his desire to always be a Policeman, his family and career history as well as some important tips for the community. Big takeaway: don’t hesitate to call the department when something doesn’t seem right or you see suspicious activity. Always call 911 in an emergency but for concerns/suspicions please call 417-678-5025 day or night. Follow the department on Facebook:   / auroramarionvillepd   Fireworks are June 29th – food trucks and music start at 6pm fireworks at dark. Remember to bring your blankets and chairs and invite your neighbors to join you. Applefest is Sept. 20 & 21

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June 12, 2024

Welcome to the Good Place Marionville Podcast with special guest: Missouri State Representative Mitch Boggs. City: Alderman meeting 6/13 6:30pm Discussing a new texting system for communication Sewer cleaning and filming will complete soon US Senator Hawleys office is coming to hear about city needs next week Fishing Pond grant has been applied for with Bass Pro Shops School: Summer school finishes next week First Responder: a new application has been received for a volunteer at the Fire Department Business: Bank of Billings Open House June 14th food 8-10am and 11-1pm Sponsor: Thank you Bank of Billings for sponsoring this podcast (member FDIC Equal Housing Lender) Special Guest: Missouri State Representative Mitch Boggs Listen to the details but here's a few key highlights Lawrence County has $3,000,000 in unclaimed property check out this website to see if your family has any to claim. https://treasurer.mo.gov/UnclaimedPro... Mitch invites anyone to come visit him at the Capital and he will make sure it is special. Contact the Office of Mitch Boggs at 573-751-4077 or email us at mitch.boggs@house.mo.gov Events: City Fireworks 6/29 at the park food trucks, etc Curb Appeal award this month in honor of the life of Bruce Schatzer remember to vote on the Marionville Pride Facebook page remember to MOW your lawns! Applefest - photo contest continues - details in last weeks episode.

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June 4, 2024

Good things happening this week in Marionville. City received a 90% FEMA grant to fix access to the Sewer treatment plant O'Dell street project continues Brush pick up end of the week Fireworks will be June 29th Economic Development improvement is underway Curb Appeal Award for May goes to Lillian Nelson. Nominations can be made on the Marionville Pride Facebook page. School - High School 75 athletes are working out each week, keeping in shape for next season. First Responders still needed for the Fire Department. Contact City Hall if interested Business: Bank of Billings moved into their new home in town this past weekend. They've upgraded some technology - including a brand-new ITM! Grief Share support groups will be starting in Marionville sometime this fall. Marionville Applefest photo contest: details on their Facebook page: / marionvilleapplefest   Around town - home facelifts and new builds are happening. Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Marionville is July 8-12

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June 4, 2024

As we enter Memorial Day Weekend - together let's remember those that have gone before us. City news includes sewer cleanup, stocking the food pantry, paved roads, and cemetery road grading. Flags are being set up at the cemetery 5/24 9am volunteers welcomed. Summer school, painting murals, and baseball updates. Interview with Joe Walker from Hillbilly Towing Bank of Billings: move-in day is coming! Applefest Fundraiser: BBQ Buffet at Alice Irene's

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Lots of GOOD news this week including a special get-to-know-you interview with Marionville High School Principal Greg Hopkins. End of School Awards - includes special new Citizens Award in honor of Legend Jeff Norris - the town's best citizen. Memorial Day Flags at the Cemetery, SMCOG?, the World's Largest Carved White Squirrel, and Marionville HS Principal, Greg Hopkins

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May 16, 2024

Welcome to this weeks edition of the Good Place Marionville. City News: Keep filling the food pantry at City Hall School: Lots from the last week of school and sports updates to hear about. Business: Bank of Billings is celebrating 135 years - come for cupcakes 5/14/24 from 9-3 The new Marionville Branch will be opening in June - watch for details for the Open House on 6/14/24 Non-profit news: Marionville Lions Club - upcoming fundraisers.

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May 9, 2024

The Food Pantry needs filling; big giveaway at the Hangout on May 4th for Mothers Day; students competing at the University of Missouri for FBLA, participate in the rural survey for Save Your Town. Please take a moment to complete this survey to help them help us!

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May 2, 2024

Big city news with election final results, school updates, honoring Bruce Shatzer, and an in depth interview with Kris Bowling, Public Works Manager for Marionville. City News: looking for recommendations for Park Board, Ward II Alderman, and Board of Adjustments, as well as Comprehensive Planning Committee Non-profit news: Honoring our dear friend Bruce Shatzer Event News: Join the Applefest committee www.MarionvilleApplefest.com Random News: Sponsors needed for the Marionville Curb Appeal contest Sponsored by: The Bank of Billings

Apr 25, 2024

This episode includes city updates, a school update, city clean-up day, and a Special Interview with Marionville, MO, Mayor Dale Blankenship. https://www.marionvillemo.com Email GOOD news to GoodPlaceMarionville@hotmail.com or call 417-677-8167 and leave a tip. Thanks to the Bank of Billings for Sponsoring this show! #BankofBillings

Apr 5, 2024

Join us for the very first Good Place Marionville Podcast. Where we will cover news from the City, the schools, the businesses of town, random news and news about events and some local non-profits. Broadcasting from Downtown Marionville MO, this is the beginning of something big...and Good.

Mar 28, 2024

Happy new Year

Happy New Year – thanks to all of our listeners for 2025! 4800 views and hundreds of listening hours. We mentioned the top podcasts for the year and also thanked our Sponsors! Bank of Billings Alpha Realty, Lions Club, Smart Insurance, and Central Place Congrats to the Marionville Schools for great academic achievements this year. Elevate Coffee is now serving lunch! Watch for the weekly menu and upcoming Ladies Game Night. Mitch Boggs is back in session today, representing Lawrence County Thank you for a wonderful season to all the Marionville Applefest committee members. If you would like to join this fantastic team for 2026, email Martha@iWork4Him.com Central Place has offices for rent – call 417-677-8167

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