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Learning about the child who was mailed to her grandmother (7/26/24)Nevada Public Library hosted storyteller Jane Ann Hancock during a special program for kindergartners through fifth graders Wednesday, July 24, at the Bushwhacker Museum. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Main Street project asks for input on preserving, improving downtown (7/26/24)The Main Street project for the downtown area of Nevada is progressing in an encouraging way, according to project director, Tina Joy Cochran. Recap: At the end of 2023, beginning of 2024, the city of Nevada received a community empowerment grant from Missouri Main Street Connection, which provides consultation and support for the planning and implementation of goals to revitalize the downtown...
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Back to Basics for the Nevada High School Tigers (7/25/24)For complete story and pictures, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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County elected officials share about their offices' activities (7/25/24)County Recorder of Deed Shelly Baldwin reported her office received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a new iCounty Online Search system. Anyone will able to access information about land in Vernon County. This system will provide online searches, notification services, and electronic recordings. Anyone interested in the services may see Baldwin in her office or call 417-448-2520...
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Work continues to finish Earp Park renovations, upgrades (7/23/24)Work continues at Earp Park, but at this point, it's unclear when the park will reopen for usage. So far, the city, working in partnership with the Nevada Lions Cub, has made several improvements – new sidewalks, new solar lighting, new electric and plumbing for future growth, new picnic tables and benches made from recycled material and concrete pads for the features...
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Pitching depth plagues Griffons in final game at Lyons Stadium (7/22/24)It’s been a common theme all summer … the Griffons play well, then one inning gets away from them and the lack of pitching depth makes it hard to battle back. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Parrishes honor the family's legacy of 100-year farm (7/22/24)From Missouri Farmers Care The father and son duo of Jeff and Cameron Parrish are the heartbeat of Parrish Farms, located near Montevallo, in Agri-Ready Vernon County. The Parrish men have faced more than their share of adversity in the last two decades but have not let it slow them down...
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Reminders for upcoming elections (7/19/24)The primary election is just two weeks away. Voters will be able to cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Griffons begin final week of play with pair of losses to Merchants (7/18/24)Nevada took a pair of losses at the hands of the Carroll, IA Merchants Wednesday night at Lyons Stadium as the Griffons got the final week of play underway. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Bids opened for one of three bridge replacement projects (7/18/24)ommission is about to begin marking another bridge project off its to-do list. On Wednesday, bids were opened for the demolition and replacement of the Hinkle Bridge on Yater Road across Drywood Creek. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Vernon County Youth Fair Livestock Sale (7/16/24)For complete story and lots of Photos, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Nevada City Council approves vacating two streets, special use permit for trailer park (7/16/24)Following three public hearings Tuesday, the Nevada City Council approved the first reading on ordinances recommended by the Planning Commission during its July 9 meeting. With passage of the ordinances, two streets will be vacated and a special use permit will be issued...
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Court of appeals' dismissal leaves candidates' names on Aug. 6 primary ballot (7/15/24)The names of eight individuals who submitted their filing fee and paperwork to the county clerk instead of going through the Vernon County Republican Committee vetting process will remain on the Aug. 6 primary ballot as Republican candidates. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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UMC, county partner to fill gap in community's daycare services (7/11/24)The United Methodist Church in Nevada held an open house Tuesday evening to feature its new daycare center slated to open Aug. 1. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Crowder College honors trailblazing chemist Dr. Rosemary Fowler upon retirement (7/9/24)After an illustrious career spanning 62 years in higher education, Dr. Rosemary Fowler, a trailblazer in the field of chemistry and beloved adjunct instructor at Crowder College, has retired. Her tenure at Crowder College marks the culmination of a distinguished journey that began at Texas Women’s University and included significant roles at institutions such as Cottey College, where she spent 33 years, and Crowder College, where she served for 13 years. ...
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Filling the transportation gap in rural areas (7/9/24)From her office in El Dorado Springs, Kelly Ast, chief officer of Regional Mobility for New Growth Transit, discussed more of the program, which she recently presented at the Nevada Rotary Club in Nevada. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Nevada native gives the Griffons a winning hit in 12th inning (7/8/24)It was the bottom of the 12th inning, game tied, one out, the winning run standing on 3rd base. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Fourth of July children's parade is a 13-year neighborhood tradition (7/8/24)Thirteen years ago, when her granddaughter was 7 (now soon-to-be 20), Janet Erwin had an idea which has become a neighborhood tradition – the StoneGate Children’s Fourth of July Parade. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Southwest Missouri Team Penners hold sorting competition (7/3/24)For complete story or pictures, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Interim city manager wants to see downtown improvements (7/3/24)During the Nevada City Council meeting Tuesday, there was a brief discussion on the condition of buildings on the square. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Griffons pound out 15 hits in MINK League win at Sedalia (7/2/24)For the first time this season the Nevada Griffons put together back to back wins as they traveled to Sedalia Monday night and defeated the Bombers 9-7. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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New building to provide more educational opportunities for welding students (7/2/24)In 1994, a 22-year veteran of welder training, Thomas Hollands moved to Nevada and began to recognize his dream of starting his own welding school. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Repairs made, Nevada Animal Shelter operating as usual (7/1/24)Lori Baldwin, Nevada Animal Shelter manager, said repairs are progressing after the unexpected flooding of the brand new facility during the hard rains over a month ago. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Fair board gears up for the big week (6/28/24)The Vernon County Youth Fair Board is bracing for a big week of competitions as on Wednesday it held its last meeting before the fair begins on Monday, July 8 and runs through July 13. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Fire chief shares fireworks safety tips (6/28/24)1Troy Denney, Nevada Fire Department Chief, handed four informational sheets on fireworks safety across his desk during an interview as the citizens of Nevada are gearing up for another Independence Day celebration. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...