Stories from Tuesday, October 19, 2010

The Natural Resources Conservation Service announced sign-up deadlines for four popular programs that offer financial and technical assistance to Missouri landowners. While sign up for the programs is continuous, only those who sign up by the listed dates will be eligible for the next round of funding, says State Conservationist J.R. Flores...

The Nevada City Council will be holding a public hearing and then considering the first reading of a special ordinance approving an application for a grant to partially pay for the city's taxi coupon program. The council also will be conducting the final reading of a lease agreement with Crowder College for property to expand Crowder's parking lot at the Nevada campus...

Two Vernon County men were killed early Saturday morning in a one vehicle accident in Bourbon County, Kan. According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, Derek Lane Kirkham, 28, of Nevada; and Jason Lee Gardner, 27, of Richards died when the eastbound 2005 Infiniti, driven by Kirkham, ran off the north side of Indian Road, 1.5 miles west of U.S. ...

JEFFERSON CITY -- Along with 15 years of active duty and 15 years in the Missouri National Guard, John Clark, also endured six years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. Clark is one of Missouri's former POWs who argue that approval of Constitutional Amendment 2 on the November ballot would be a sign of appreciation for their sacrifices...

Dr. Ron Schowengerdt welcomed several members from the Kansas City Chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America to Nevada as they were passing through town on their way to visit the Maple Leaf Festival in Carthage on Saturday Oct. 16. Some of the auto enthusiasts drove their "veteran" cars, others made the trip in the family car. The group used the 30 minute stop at Schowengerdt's office at 1701 West Austin Boulevard to stretch their legs refresh themselves and talk cars for awhile...

Jessica Mosbrucker throws trash into a dumpster during the annual city-county Fall Clean-up Day Saturday. The city and county provided dumpsters for area residents to dispose of trash, as well as, an old tire drop-off and yard waste disposal at the public works department and also accepted old electronics at the recycling center, in addition to holding their normal Saturday recycling collection at the City-County Recycling Center...

Dear NEVC patrons: For 29 years my life was centered on the Schell City School. I was a teacher, counselor, and administrator there. My children attended and graduated there. My love for the children drove me to a lifetime involvement. I am honored to have been a part of that school. After NEVC was established, I was privileged to work there for two years as a counselor...

By Eric Wade Nevada Daily Mail SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The weather couldn't have been better at Rivercut Golf Course as competitors took to their respective tees for the opening day of the 36th annual MSHSAA Class 1 Girls' Golf Championships Monday morning...

"It was an excellent game." As fans can expect, once the state tournament gets down to the wire, the Nevada Lady Tigers and head coach Tammy Holcomb found themselves in one of their tightest games of the season Saturday as they took on the Reeds Spring Lady Wolves in quarterfinal play at Bushwhacker Field...

October 9 Dennis C. Garbin, Rocky Mount, Mo., speeding 57/40. Lisa E. Kirschenmann, Nevada, speeding 58/40. Danielle L. Wyland, Nevada, improper backing, driving while intoxicated. October 10 Adil Abazi, Eldon, Mo., speeding 40/30. Kimberly S. Eldred, Springfield, Mo., expired operator's license, expired license plate, no proof of insurance...

Ashley Thompson and Kyle Bousfield, Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Rayden Lawrence Bousfield. Rayden was born at 7:59 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 4 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 18 and 1/2 inches...

April Hancock and Davey Stone, Milo, and big brothers Brandon and Axl, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Skye Renea Stone. Skye was born at 5:56 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and measured 21 inches...

Dear Editor; Mr. Wortman, if you are going to write about NEVC transportation, PLEASE print it right. If you do not know it all, it only makes you look bad, not us. We have three bus routes, not two. The bus you were following loads its first child at 6:40 a.m. ...