Stories from Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Dianna R. Phelps (80) of Nevada, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 15, 2025, with nieces Sue and Lynerica by her side.   Dianna was born to Sherman R. Phelps and Helen L. Cheatum on June 24, 1945, in Salem, Illinois. Dianna grew up in Kansas City, MO, where she dropped out of school to help care for the home, later moving to Nevada with her parents to help care for them until their passing. ...

Warren Eleno Woolford, 64, Nevada, MO, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home in Nevada. Warren was born February 21, 1961 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Elmo C. and Josefina (Hernandez) Woolford. Following his graduation from high school, Warren became a welder and worked as an iron worker throughout his life. He was known to be a mechanic at heart and had a passion for Dodge Chargers...

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford of Missouri 4th District made a brief stop through Nevada at the Neal Senior Center Tuesday, Aug.. 19, as he prepared for the upcoming four-day, 15-stop Town Hall Tour beginning next week. The tour will include a town hall meeting at noon Monday, Aug.. 25, at 54 Café in Nevada...

During the Nevada City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 19, the council approved a bid to restore the two exterior walls that adjoin the City Square Project. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail