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Airport terminal building project makes progress (04/23/08)
"Slowly but surely," Jody Bryson, airport manager, told the airport board Monday, referring to progress on the new terminal building at the Nevada Municipal Airport. Bryson said that last Monday the metal siding on the east side of the building was installed, but it has been too windy since then to work with the large pieces of metal...

R-1 schools ask voters for tax increase (04/03/08)
On April 8, voters living within the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District will see a proposition to increase the operating tax levy in order to fund the construction of a new school on their ballots. Currently, NEVC is separated into two schools; the high school, a 79-year-old building, in Walker, and the elementary school located approximately 14 miles away, in Schell City...

Council expresses support for group home proposal (04/02/08)
Nevada may soon be the location of five new group homes for developmental disabled adults. The Nevada City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to support the efforts of Community Support Services to build the group homes in Nevada and directed Jhan Hurn, Community Support Services executive director, to negotiate with the parks and recreation board to purchase property for the facility...

Nevada gets visit from governor hopeful Nixon (04/01/08)
Nevada Daily Mail Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon was in town Saturday on the campaign trail. Nixon, in his fourth term as attorney general is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Stopping at the offices of the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce Nixon spoke to a group that filled the office...

Ambulance service contract up for review by city of Fort Scott (03/29/08)
Fort Scott, Kan. -- On Tuesday, Fort Scott City Commission members are expected to vote on a contract between the city and Mercy Health System of Kansas to provide ambulance services in Bourbon County. The meeting will start at 6 p.m., Tuesday, in the City Commission Room inside City Hall, 1 E. Third St...

Extracting the Earth's bounty (03/26/08)
Could Nevada be destined to a redesign, including oil wells and corner stores that sell pump jacks? According to Paul Krawchuck, production engineer for Mega West Energy Corp., it is very possible. On, March 15, Mega West, an oil recovery company based in Calgary, Canada, began its operation, attempting to pick up where many left off some 20 years ago...

City officials recommend 'shelter in place' during severe storms (03/25/08)
The next time the tornado sirens blow, local residents should not head for the Water Treatment Plant looking for shelter from the storm. Instead, the city of Nevada and the National Weather Service says residents should stay where they are and "shelter in place."...

Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers (03/21/08)
Heartland Hospice, a Medicare accredited agency, is looking for volunteers to spend one to two hours per week with patients throughout Bates, Henry, Cass, Vernon and St. Clair counties. Heartland Hospice provides end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting diagnoses, such as cancer, COPD, end-stage cardiac disease, ALS and end-stage Alzheimer's Disease...

Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers (03/20/08)
Heartland Hospice, a Medicare accredited agency, is looking for volunteers to spend one to two hours per week with patients throughout Bates, Henry, Cass, Vernon and St. Clair counties. Heartland Hospice provides end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting diagnoses, such as cancer, COPD, end-stage cardiac disease, ALS and end-stage Alzheimer's Disease...

Spring City Revitalization Group continues efforts aimed at growth (03/19/08)
The Spring City Revitalization Group, in El Dorado Springs, has had a busy March and has been addressing many local economic development issues. According to updates provided by the group, projects are in the works aimed at preserving the quality of life in the town despite challenges it faces...