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The beating of drums and blowing of horns has been used to signal military operations for many decades, if not centuries. Now it has been honed to a toe-tapping type of entertainment, carving out a popular musical niche all its own. Anyone who has enjoyed the Nevada High School Marching Crimson Sound knows the cadences and rhythms of the bass, quads and cymbals. ...

Yes, that is, in fact, four zeros after the first number on the check from a grant initiated by 3M for the Nevada Middle School. “This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate what our industry partners within the community are willing to do to help our students and our teachers be successful,” NRTC Director Eric Schneider said...

The Nevada Griffons finished a winless eight game road trip after an 8-0 loss Monday night in Clarinda, IA to the A’s. The loss was the eighth straight for the Griffons with all of them on the road as Nevada fell to 8-23. The Griffons remain in a tie for the sixth and final MINK League playoff spot with Sedalia with five games to play, but the Bombers own the tiebreaker...

Toward the close of the 2025 Vernon County Youth Fair, family and friends gathered at the Centennial Building to honor Leonard Ernsbarger, former MU Extension Youth Program Associate and a familiar and beloved face in Vernon County 4-H for decades. Two specially designed planters located outside the Centennial Building were dedicated to him...

As participants were packing up their projects and cleaning out the stalls toward the end of the 80th Vernon County Youth Fair, members of the 4-H alumni gathered in the much-appreciated air conditioning of the Diner Hall for the 14th annual Alumni Celebration...

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The Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce met in the Vernon County Youth Fair Centennial Hall for the July meeting with Crystal Burch, Vernon County 4-H Council Advisor, providing the program. “It never ceases to amaze me the work (of) the Vernon County Fair Board and the volunteers that have the best in our fairgrounds do," Burch said. ...

You never know what new ideas you might pick up driving around in another town, which is what happened to Bill and Andrea Gregory as they were out and about in Arkansas one evening. Noticing a community coming together for a local picnic, something Bentonville does every Thursday, gave Gregory a vision. The image stuck in Gregory’s head...

A small pin oak seedling rests in its black plastic pot taking in the summer sunshine. It is one of the several hundred seedlings started by Nevada’s Dr. Warren Lovinger as part of his focus on the environment during his year-long tenure as district governor for Rotary District #6110...

Thinking of going back to school? Need some in-home help before and/or after having a baby? Or maybe there’s just a stray dog in your yard. Better yet, perhaps you don’t need anything at all, but you know someone who does. Enter the Nevada Housing Authority Annual Resource Fair, which was held this year on Tuesday, June 24, at the Nevada Community Center. Represented at this year’s event were many of what NHA Director Amanda Koehn refers to as “community partners.”...

It's been a long time coming, but the Missouri Statewide Interoperability Network (MOSWIN) is coming to Vernon County. That technology will mean better communication among emergency responders throughout the county and allowing communication with other entities across the state...

Its summertime…. and my mind drifts back to the days of the early to mid-1970s when my daily ritual was to ride my bike to the Nevada square and meet up with my childhood best friend, Danny Jones. Danny’s dad, Robert D. Jones, owned Coast to Coast Hardware (later Sentry Hardware) on the west side of the Nevada Square. ...

Modern hospice care began in the mid-1960s with the first facility specializing in a holistic approach for end-of-life issues for patients and their families, including pain management, at St. Christopher’s, London. In the U.S., the first hospice arrived about 10 years later, but it's come a long way since then and is more than end-of-life care...

Among the many summer activities lined up for the summer and increase in use of the library, Nevada Public Library Director Jodi Polk had more to report during the June 27 library board meeting, about their active summertime with the increased use of the library with their many creative programs for people of all ages...

The Sedalia Bombers lived up to their name as a couple of homeruns prove costly to extend the Griffons' losing streak five games following a 12-inning loss Wednesday night at Lyons Stadium. The Bombers' bats got after Griffons starting pitcher Nathan Gonzales early with a lead-off walk and two homeruns to put the Bombers out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning...

If voters agree to the creation of a hospital district for Nevada Regional Medical Center, Moore-Few Care Center will not be part of it. On Wednesday, June 25, the Long Term Care Board of Directors for Moore-Few unanimously voted to not be part of the district...

Cottey College is welcomes two leaders to its athletics program: Tim Eatman as head basketball coach and Jay Osborne as head flag football coach. Both bring decades of experience and a deep commitment to excellence in collegiate athletics. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

It’s the same beneficial service, just in new surroundings – Birthright of Nevada, part of the larger Birthright organization providing free resources for moms and their little ones, is moving to their new home at 330 N. Main St. Even though many might recognize the address as St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Birthright Director Colleen Haberkorn said Birthright is not connected with the church, other than to rent two rooms to use for the Birthright facilities...

The Nevada City Council on Tuesday, June 17, voted on the first reading of a resolution that authorizes the city manager to apply for financial assistance for the Walton Lake Project. On Tuesday, Parks and Recreation Director Richard Brockman said the project involves draining and dredging the lake, then constructing a new spillway. A reservoir will be created to help prevent sediment from going into the lake...

Off and on for 10 years, Milo citizen Diane MacDonald has been organizing a tea party for residents of Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. She said she took a little time off during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has been back at it for a couple of years. The party, which this year was held Friday, June 20, includes some special local athletes...

A 9th inning push fell just short as the Griffons fall 5-3 to the Carroll Merchants Thursday night at Lyons Stadium. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

At almost 140 years old, the United Way has been through two world wars, at least five pandemics, one great Depression, multiple financial recessions, and disasters a-plenty. In other words, they’ve weathered the ups and downs and have still been there to help...

From the first batter, it was a rough night as the Nevada Griffons fell 13-0 to the St. Joseph Mustangs Monday night in a 7-inning rout at Lyons Stadium. Griffons starting pitcher Amari Berry struggled with his control from the first pitch. Berry put the first 8 batters on base while only allowing a single hit. In his 1.1 innings of work Monday night, Berry threw 66 pitches, gave up one hit, issued eight walks and hit four batters...

Anniversaries are special days to remember, including the effects those anniversaries have on all those around. Such is the case with Nevada Elks Lodge #564, which celebrated its 125th birthday Saturday, June 14. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail