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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...
Sports
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Betty Jean Pitts (7/26/24)Betty Jean (Garrett) Pitts, 89, Nevada, MO went home to meet the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Nathan Richard Health Care in Nevada. Betty was born January 31, 1935, the daughter of Robert...
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Patricia "Patti" J. (Pfeifer) Dean (7/26/24)Patricia "Patti" J. (Pfeifer) Dean, 72, of Hays, KS, peacefully passed away with her son, Jeff, and family by her side on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Via Christi Village, Hays, KS. She was born on...
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Travis Michael Smith (7/24/24)Travis Michael Smith, 40, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home in Nevada. Travis was born on January 18, 1984, in Muskogee, OK to Michael Q. and Brenda (Saylor) Smith. Travis...
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Karen Anglin (7/19/24)Karen Anglin, 55, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Karen was born to US Citizens in Africa on August 20, 1968. They...
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Anna Mae (Grieshaber) Hirschman (7/17/24)Life doesn’t come with a manual…thank goodness it comes with a Mother! Our Mom Anna Mae “Ann” Hirschman was born in Festus, MO, to Lawrence and Catherine Grieshaber on February 13th, 1927 joining...
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Robert Lee Schnedler, Jr. (7/17/24)Robert Lee Schnedler Jr. 66 of Nevada, MO passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at KU Medical Center Kansas City, KS following an illness of several months. Robert was born May 3, 1958 in Nevada, MO...
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TonightSlight Chance Showers & T-storms then Partly CloudyLow: 69°F
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SaturdayChance Showers & T-stormsHigh: 85°F Low: 69°F
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SundayMostly SunnyHigh: 88°F Low: 74°F
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MondaySunnyHigh: 95°F Low: 76°F
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