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The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle accident just after 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, at Ball Road (five miles south of Rich Hill). The accident occurred when a 2015 Canam utility vehicle navigated a turn too fast, causing the vehicle to overturn. ...

The Nevada City Council convened for its regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., where a series of significant agenda items garnered unanimous approval. The evening commenced with the second reading of Bill No. 2023-052, a special ordinance aimed at formalizing a contract between the Nevada Housing Authority (NHA) and the City of Nevada. ...

Rob O’Brian, certified workshop leader for Strategic Doing, led a joint government, education and community organization visioning session on Sept. 14 at the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Community members participated in groups brainstorming internal and external challenges facing Vernon County, as well as opportunities for the county. ...

The Walker Fun Days event, held on Friday and Saturday, September 15-16, proved to be a resounding success, with attendees of all ages having a blast throughout the weekend. Kicking off the festivities on Saturday morning, the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) FFA Chapter treated everyone to a delightful Breakfast Feed, with a nominal charge. Attendees relished a hearty meal to fuel their day of fun...

The Nevada R-5 Board of Education gathered at the Central Office Board Room on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m., under the leadership of President Joy Hawks. One of the initial items on the agenda was the consideration of the Consent Agenda. The board voted to approve this agenda, which included the meeting agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, payment of the bills (trace #163-443), monthly reports, Sub/Volunteer list, and the renewal of the American Rescue Plan. The motion passed, 6-0...

The Sheldon School Board convened for its regular meeting on Wednesday evening, September 13, 2023, with President Jerod Lamb at the helm. Superintendent Jason Irwin opened the meeting with an update on the school's finances. Irwin informed the board that they would be receiving a new monthly bill, allocating resources for Shirley Ash, a recently hired Special Education Teacher due to the specific needs of a student. ...

September is Hunger Action Month — the Feeding America network’s annual national campaign designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness in the United States. Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. For many people, food isn’t a choice between certain foods. It’s a choice between food and other crucial needs such as medicine, electricity or childcare. It’s a choice more and more people are forced to make locally...

Mayor Lauren Meier convened the Bronaugh Board of Aldermen meeting on Monday evening. City Clerk Rauni Brown's absence resulted in the unavailability of last month's meeting minutes for reading and approval. During the session, Water and Sewer Operator Derek Brown presented the board with the sole bid for mowing/brush hogging, tree trimming, and cleanup services, submitted by Matt Layher for $375. ...

The Schell City Fall Festival took place over the weekend and proved to be a resounding success and a memorable event for all who attended. The annual celebration showcased a wide array of activities and entertainment that left festival-goers looking forward to next year's festival...

The Vernon County Republican Central Committee is taking a stance to ensure the "authenticity" of candidates running under the Republican banner, starting with the 2024 election cycle and continuing into the future. This move represents a significant shift in the party's approach, with the primary goal being to verify that candidates with an "R" after their names genuinely adhere to the Republican Party's principles as outlined in its platform...

The Nevada R-5 Board of Education is set to convene for its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., at the Central Office. The meeting will commence with discussions on several pressing matters, including: • DESE Special Education Local Compliance Plan: The board will deliberate on the DESE Special Education Local Compliance Plan, reflecting their commitment to inclusivity and support for students with special needs...

During Tuesday evening's Nevada City Council meeting, the council heard a presentation from President and owner of MBL Development Co. Kim Lingle concerning a request for support from the city council on a resolution that would help the comany receive funding for a senior housing development. The development — named Augusta Gardens — is a 38-unit senior housing development that will provide affordable and market-rate housing opportunities in Nevada...

In a decisive meeting held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Nevada Planning Commission gave approval to a series of significant development projects. The meeting began with a discussion of an important zoning change request for 426 W. Austin and 127 S. Clay St. ...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) has released preliminary statistics for the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend, revealing that 12 people tragically lost their lives in traffic crashes while no fatalities occurred in boating incidents or drownings...

The Nevada City Council met on Tuesday evening, Sept. 5, to tackle a lengthy agenda. The meeting saw all items on the tentative agenda receive unanimous approval. First on the agenda were the consideration of bids. Resolution No. 1732 authorized payment to Applied Concepts, Inc. ...

The Nevada R-5 Board of Education met in special session early Wednesday morning to hold a tax rate hearing, as well as consider the Heartland contract and approve out-of-state travel. The tax rate public hearing was held at 7:30 a.m., at which time citizens could be heard on the property taxes proposed to be set by the school district, a political subdivision. ...

The Long-Term Care (LTC) Board met in regular session Wednesday evening and spent the majority of the meeting responding to questions from community members present. One question presented to the board was in regards to alleged "nepotism" in the hiring of a new Director of Nursing (DON). ...

President Phyllis Sprenkle convened the Sheldon Community Betterment Committee meeting on Monday, Aug. 28. One of the key highlights of the meeting was President Sprenkle's report on the progress of Dueling Silos, the Bed and Breakfast owned and operated by Kelly and Neal Gerken. ...

Isaac Yoder, a resident of Nevada, Mo., who made headlines for his involvement in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, while dressed in Revolutionary War attire, has recently faced legal consequences for his actions. Yoder's decision to reject a plea deal offered by the government, which has typically resulted in probation for many other defendants, led him to a bench trial overseen by U.S. ...

Traffic delays and an obstruction of the roadway occured Monday morning when a semi-truck carrying a wind turbine blade attempted to make a left turn at the intersection of Austin Boulevard and Centennial Avenue, in Nevada. This drone photo shows the blade crossing all four lanes of traffic on Austin Boulevard. With assistance from local law enforcement, the truck was on its way and traffic resumed after a couple hours...

Firefighters with the Nevada Fire Department sprang into action on Sunday night, responding to a structure fire that ignited in the 200 Block of South Oak. According to a press release from Nevada Fire Chief Troy Denney, the incident unfolded just after 8:10 p.m...

With community students returning to school this week, the Nevada R-5 School District continues to work out any issues typical of the beginning of a new school year. One issue on the district's first day of school that the Nevada Daily Mail was made aware of concerned after-school transportation...

President David Bruce led the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) Tax Rate Meeting, which delved into discussions about the fluctuation in personal property taxes and real estate taxes based on the newly established county/state wide regulations. The meeting was convened with an agenda centered on addressing these fiscal changes and their implications...

In a noteworthy achievement, Emily Daniel, the Culinary Arts Instructor at Nevada Regional Technical Center, has been officially recognized as the New Missouri Family And Consumer Sciences (MOFACS) Teacher of the Year. This announcement follows an earlier report in the Saturday, April 8, edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...