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The American Red Cross held a blood drive at Cottey College's Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts Building on Monday, March 27. During an interview, Team Lead/Blood Collector Eduardo Armirez revealed their goal was to collect 25 pints in the drive. ...

The Sheldon Community Betterment Committee held a "Meet the Candidates" forum Monday evening at their monthly meeting. Committee member Phyllis Sprenkle listed off the candidates for the various boards and let those present speak on their behalf. It was noted that none of the Drywood Township candidates would be listed on the ballot due to a mishap in the filing, and each voter would have to write in the name of the candidates they chose. ...

The Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) Board of Education met in regular session Thursday evening to go over several new business items. Starting off, Superintendent Chris Holcomb addressed the issue of substitute cook hourly pay. Holcomb noted that the current pay for a substitute cook is $10.60 an hour. He requested that the board raise this to $12 an hour. With a motion and a unanimous roll call vote, the request was approved...

The junior and senior classes of Sheldon High School participated in a "real-life scenario" checklist skills event at Hume High School on Thursday, March 23. The students experienced what it is like to become an adult and learn to live within their means based on their income from various professions. ...

The Nevada Middle School History Club, headed by Social Studies teacher Kim Greer, took a tour of the Nevada Daily Mail and Print Shop office Thursday afternoon. Nevada Daily Mail Publisher Lorie Harter guided the tour, stopping in each department to highlight the different aspects of the newspaper business...

Truman Elementary School held a Family Night on Monday evening, March 20, at the Ella Maxwell Performing Arts Center. The event was for students and parents. Two volunteers from the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missy Criters and Nicole Cloud, spoke to the group about the different types of owls found in Missouri...

According to Nevada City Manager Mark Mitchell, City Hall (110 S. Ash St.) will be closed to the public on Friday, March 31. The City Hall staff will be conducting in-service training and working on unfinished projects. Due to the closure residents are encouraged to plan ahead if they need to conduct city business...

The Nevada City Council is set to hold its regular session meeting this evening, at 7 p.m. During the meeting, various bids, ordinances, and resolutions will be considered. Consideration of Bids The first bid up for consideration is Resolution No. 1699, which involves the acceptance of a bid from Sign Designs in Joplin, Mo., for new exterior signage at the Police Department. ...

On My Own, Inc., of Nevada, Mo., is hosting an equipment drive during the month of March. Community members may donate clean, gently used and in working condition equipment. The organization is currently in need of wheelchairs, bedside commodes, shower chairs, shower transfer benches, knee scooters, rollators, portable ramps, and hospital beds...

The Vernon County Ambulance District (VCAD) Board met on Thursday evening to discuss a few agenda items, including the possible donation of water rescue gear to the Swift Water Rescue Team. The team is made up of volunteers from rural fire departments in Vernon County and members of the Nevada Fire Department...

At 6:42 a.m., Friday morning, the Nevada Fire Department responded to a report of a possible residential structure fire at 402 S. Pine St. Upon arrival, firefighters found the structure to be 25 percent involved, with flames coming out of the front of the house. ...

The Nevada High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corp (AFJROTC) program has had a busy and successful year. The diverse program includes many moving parts and competing aspects which include a Drill Team, Raider Team, Marksmanship Team, Rocket Team, and JLAB Team...

On March 10, Nevada Police took a report of a burglary. It was reported that the suspects stole multiple pieces of property from a residence. Throughout the investigation, Nevada Police were able to identify two possible suspects involved in the burglary. ...

On Wednesday evening, March 15, Mayor David McCubbin called the Schell City Board of Aldermen meeting to order. During the meeting, City Clerk Erin Lee reported on several items. Firstly, she informed the board that their water bill had decreased by $800 in the last month. ...

The Nevada Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 622 S. Cedar St., on Monday evening. Upon arrival, smoke was seen coming from the front of the house. All occupants were already out of the structure. The quick actions of the fire crews resulted in the fire being extinguished and overhauled in a timely manner. At this time, the cause of the fire is still under investigation...

On Tuesday, March 14, the Planning Commission held a meeting at the Council Chambers located at 120 S. Ash. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. The first order of new business was a public hearing to discuss a request for a zoning classification change from R-1 Single Family to RP-1 Planned District for new home construction at Spring and Ashland streets. ...

The Hume R-8 School Board met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. on March 8, in the FACS room. Board President Josh Rogers called the meeting to order. During the meeting, the senior class presented a slideshow to the board, reviewing the itinerary and costs associated with each day of their upcoming senior trip to Orlando, Fla. The board complimented the class on their presentation...

Community members who own a farm were able to get help in the planning process of guiding their family farming business to the next generation with a workshop in Nevada last week. The workshop was held from noon to 2:30 p.m., last Thursday at the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Although the workshop was free, registration was encouraged as a meal was provided...

On Thursday evening, March 9, President Debbie Huggins called the Sheldon Board of Aldermen meeting to order. The board immediately began discussing various bills for the month, including $495 for Bates Plumbing for the Hydro Jet Line at 3rd and Anderson Street, $4,517 for Missouri Rural Workers Compensation (which is a one time yearly renewal), $4,903.65 for Santa Paula Awning (for the City Parks Community Building Doors and City Hall’s windows), and $1,379.70 for Schulte Supply (for the six digital neptune meters). ...

The City of Nevada will start the flushing of water mains on Monday, March 20. There may be a temporary drop in water pressure during testing periods and occasionally, water becomes discolored after hydrant flushing. The city recommends you flush your water until it turns clear prior to drinking it, use it for cooking, or washing clothes...

The Sheldon School Board meeting was held on Wednesday evening, March 8. The meeting started with a Mexican food bar dinner, which the teachers provided for the school board as a way to show their appreciation for everything the board does for them. They presented each board member with a "Thank You" book...

The Vernon County Commission announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with the City of Nevada and Region M Waste Management District to provide the 2023 Spring Clean-Up and Recycling event. The event will be held at the Vernon County Fairgrounds (1488 E. Ashland St.) on April 22, from 8 a.m. to noon. All services provided at the event will be free of charge for Vernon County residents...

The Nevada City Council held its regular session meeting on Tuesday, March 7, in the council chambers. The meeting had a number of items on the tentative agenda, including appointments to boards and commissions, consideration of bids, old business, and new business...

The Bronaugh Board of Aldermen convened for a brief meeting on Monday evening, with President Nancy Pitts presiding. During the meeting, Pitts inquired whether the liquor license for Nom Nom Cafe had been obtained, to which board member Sherry Brown replied, "No, not yet. City Clerk Rauni Brown has signed the license, but Mayor Brad Cliffman hasn't delivered it yet." The board subsequently approved of Brown's response...

The Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) elementary Student Council challenged each class (preschool through sixth grade) to collect pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. The classes met the challenge head on and collected a total of 93.6 pounds of pop tabs. ...