Stories from Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Nathan and Brandi McInroy of Nevada, and big brother and sister Ryan and Addison, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Bella Grace McInroy. Bella was born 2:18 p.m., Aug. 5, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 21 inches...

The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Children's Trust Fund (CTF), Missouri's Foundation for Child Abuse Prevention, have joined forces to remind parents and caregivers that children should never be left alone in a car -- not even for a minute...

The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Rich Hill High School Auditorium to gather input on the proposed improvements on U.S. 71, north of Rich Hill to Miami Creek. A brief presentation will be given at 6 p.m., followed by a come-and-go style session until 7:30 p.m...

A public meeting with updates on the future of the Nevada Habilitation Center will be held at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. State senator David Pearce, state representative Barney Fisher and director of the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Keith Shaefer, will be on hand to inform the audience of what has taken place and what is in the works...

Cottey College's efforts to support economically disadvantaged international students were recognized by the U.S. State Department at the EducationUSA Forum in Washington, D.C. Rick Eber, vice president for enrollment management, accepted the certificate of recognition on June 28 for Cottey, which has admitted and offered scholarships to students who have worked with EducationUSA advisers. Cottey was one of 55 colleges and universities recognized...

"May I say woo-hoo," -- Nevada Mayor Jayne Novak It is official. By a 3-0 vote, the Nevada City Council adopted Resolution No. 1298 certifying the Aug. 3 election results, extending the city's 1/2-cent transportation sales tax for another five years, during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon...

When Gene Payne of Max Motors approached the administrators at Nevada Regional Technical Center about an automotive shadowing program, he found Director Teresa Stark very interested. During a tour of the facility, Payne noticed the need for help and community support...

July 2 Rodolfo Campos, Nevada, allowing unlicensed person to operate vehicle, no proof of insurance. July 23 David R. Watson, El Dorado Springs, expired license plate, expired operator's license. Shawn D. Yockey, Nevada, failure to yield right of way...