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Ferree steps down after 39 years (6/12/19)The Rev. Greg Ferree has served First Presbyterian Church in Nevada for 39 years; at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, he will lead worship and give the sermon for a final time as its pastor; at 1 p.m. the congregation will host a farewell reception to which the community is invited... -
MU Extension hears update on 4-H 100 year anniversary plans (6/11/19)The MU Extension Council met Monday evening where they quickly approved the May minutes with a minor correction. County Engagement and Economic Development Specialist David Black briefly reviewed the treasurer’s report and clarified entries that were questioned during the May meeting. He also explained that there is a $2000 check/donation at the office to add to the Finis Moss endowment...
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Water treatment plant improvements discussed (6/8/19)During Tuesday evening’s regular session of the Nevada City Council, Jim Winger of Black and Veatch gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the water treatment plant (WTP), an overview of the study conducted last year, and finally, an overview of the project schedule and costs...
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Mental Health Committee hears from new group (6/7/19)In in its regular first Thursday meeting at Healthy Nevada, the Mental Health Committee heard from a new local provider, received an update from Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and reviewed a class being offered in July. While only six were on-hand for the meeting, the group’s chair, local psychologist Dr. Tricia Bridgewater, reported she had been in touch with many who were not able to attend and brought their input on various topics...
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Despite rain, fairgrounds work progressing (6/5/19)Taking some time on Tuesday morning, the three members of the Vernon County Commission along with the County Clerk checked on progress being made at the fairgrounds. “With all the rain we've had, we're really pleased with the progress being made on the Centennial Building and Pavilion,” said Presiding Commissioner Joe Hardin...
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CDI HS prepares for Head Start transition (5/31/19)In a letter to parents, Community Development Institute Head Start (CDI HS) confirmed that West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA) will no longer receive federal funding to provide Head Start services in Bates, Cass, Cedar, Henry, St. ...
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Mayor answers questions at first coffee (5/29/19)Mayor George Knox took questions from and discussed issues with a group of about 20 attendees during the first Mayor's Coffee. The group discussed issues such as community pride and voiced main concerns for the city as the future of businesses, a lack of employment opportunities and the general appearance of the city... -
West Central appeals recent Head Start decision (5/22/19)While the Head Start program will remain in the area, as it currently stands the program will be administered by either an interim agency or the competing agency. According to West Central’s President and CEO Chris Thompson in a recent KDKD radio interview, the competing agency only applied for three of the nine counties now covered by WCMCAA (Bates, Benton, Cass, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair and Vernon)... -
Council approves Aug. 6 special election for half-cent sales tax (5/22/19)During the regular meeting on Tuesday, the Nevada City Council gave final approval on a bill to bring to voters a proposal of a half-cent sales tax in support of Nevada Regional Medical Center’s outstanding debt. The question will be on the ballot of a special election set for Aug. ...
