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Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11 as a day to honor military veterans. This year, the Nevada community will have two chances to hear the inspirational words of a Marine veteran — Major (retired) Sean Quinlan. Although Major Quinlan hails from Scottville, Mich., it is not fortuitous that the Veterans Day speaking engagements bring him to Nevada, Mo. ...

The United Way of Vernon County presented Oktoberfest 2019 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event was well-attended by community members and organizations alike. Several music performances took place throughout the event and children enjoyed a petting zoo, balloons, a bounce house and more...

After spending the past quarter-century at Nevada High School, physical education/health teacher Brent Bartlett has announced plans to retire at the conclusion of the school year in May. Bartlett, also the longtime head girls' varsity basketball coach, said his decision to retire from Nevada R-5 was an extremely difficult one to make...

During the Wednesday evening Nevada R-5 school board meeting, Parents As Teachers Director Sherry Brown gave a presentation on the program to those in attendance. "These early years are critical for optimal development," stated Brown. "Our goal is to empower our parents so that they can help those children achieve their full potential."...

Most services offered to the Springfield area for housing their inmates at the Vernon County Jail are to end on November 1 according to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher. He says that in early September he sent notice to Springfield that Vernon County would terminate the housing agreement after a better contract was worked out with Kansas City...

Even though only in its second year, the success of Nevada Parks and Recreation’s Flannel Fest event held on Saturday may be an indication that the free festival has potential for growth, which is what the department is hoping. The team is already making plans for next year and brainstorming ideas for possible future attractions...

Are life’s little stresses making you wish a little too fervently for a holiday? Are your adult children still learning those important lessons about boundaries? Is your love life too cold? Too fictional? Too absent? Is your arch nemesis pounding on the gates with a bulldozer? Ma’am, it sounds like you need a day at the spa. ...

FBI Special Agent Troy Murdock presented certificates to Nevada middle school students for their achievement of the Starfish Award – Safe Online Surfing Program. Back in May, the students in Jill Barrett’s sixth grade technology class participated in the program and scored a class average of 94.38 percent on FBI posttest...

The United Way of Vernon County will present Oktoberfest 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, on the corner of Washington and Walnut streets north of Great Southern Bank. Several activities are planned throughout the day including a chili cook-off sponored by Missouri Eagle LLC. ...

The annual tradition of the Nevada Lions Club Fall Pancake Day returns Saturday, Oct. 12, at St. Mary's Church Fellowship Hall, located at 330 N. Main St., with the event beginning at 7 a.m. and going until 11 a.m. This serves as a key fundraiser for the Lions, who contribute to local commmunity projects and activities, including: Soccer Team Sponsor, United Way, Nursing Homes-Christmas, Vernon County Senior Center, Osage Prairie YMCA Youth Programs, Vernon County Special Olympics, Softball Team Sponsor, Chamber of Commerce, Bushwhacker Days, Nevada High School Scholarship, Children's Eye Care, Adult Eye Care, Youth Fair, Vernon County Cancer Relief, Moore-Few Care Center, Community Food Pantry, Friends of the Youth Fair, St. ...

H2O was a major topic of discussion at the Bronaugh Board of Aldermen's regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Near the onset of the meeting, Bronaugh Mayor Sherry Brown delivered her water report. "The pump at the tower that pumps chlorine into the clear-well (is) causing some problems," Brown said...

As readers of the Daily Mail may have noticed by our recently color-changed masthead (now pink), the month of October is internationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each October, various breast cancer charities work to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. A major focus during the month is placed on the importance of early screening...

While the mere thought of donning the suit might make some folks feel a little claustrophobic, it’s like a second skin to Lucas Corbin, AKA Oscar the Tiger. A Nevada High School junior, Corbin says he can tolerate nearly three and a half hours in the steamy getup and loves every minute of it...

Once the other agenda items have been worked through at the Nevada City Council meetings, council members are allowed to ask for, or provide, updates and information regarding events, issues and other matters. The Tuesday evening meeting heard an update on the intersection of Elm and Vernon Streets, an upcoming infrastructure board meeting and Halloween festivities...

The 2nd Annual Flannel Fest will be held this Saturday at Marmaduke Park, 600 W. Highland Ave., with gates opening at 8 a.m. Entry is free and open to the public. The event, in its second year, is sponsored by Nevada Parks and Recreation and plays host to several different activities throughout the day. ...

Michael Fox is doing what he loves most in life — teaching and conducting music. Fox is in his sixth-year as Nevada High School's director of bands, and 25th overall as a music instructor. Fox's previous stops include smaller Missouri schools Fair Play (his alma-mater), Buffalo, Stoutland, and Miller. ...

Nevada City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, with council members Brian Leonard, Mayor Pro-tem Carol Gallagher, Lyndon Eberhard and Mayor George Knox in attendance. Also present were City Treasurer Kristie Modlin, City Attorney Bill McCaffree, City Manager JD Kehrman and City Clerk Johnna Williams...

Vernon County Big Serve founder Lynda Jones reported approximately 200 volunteers completed 32 projects in the area during the most recent weekend event. For this round of service, Crossroads Community Church, Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada football and Canopy Pro Tree Care joined the other participating organizations. ...

In the absence of Mayor George Knox, Nevada Mayor Pro-tem Dr. Carol Gallagher fielded questions from a small group of citizens at the September Mayor’s Coffee. Councilmember Lyndon Eberhard was also on hand to assist. Gallagher distributed flyers as a follow-up to questions from last month’s meeting. ...

The long-term care board of directors met for their September meeting on Wednesday with Jenise Burch presiding. The board approved bids and heard updates on the recent survey and financials. Barone passed a revisit from surveyors. Moore-Few submitted their plan of correction for three tags received as a result of their recent survey...

United Way of Vernon County held its kick-off breakfast on Wednesday, in Raney Dining Hall at Cottey College. United Way is a non-profit organization that works with almost 1,200 local United Way offices throughout the country in a coalition of charitable organizations to pool efforts in fundraising and support...

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors met in regular session on Tuesday with Steve Russ presiding. Hospital CEO Steve Branstetter provided written report and discussed the campaign committee Healthcare for Missouri’s petition to get Medicaid expansion on the November 2020 ballot. ...

On Sunday, July 21, officers with the Nevada Police Department and Vernon County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 200 block of South Spring Street for a reported disturbance in progress. Officers arrived and found a male and female inside the home with gunshot wounds. Both were taken by EMS to the local hospital...