Stories from Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Timothy Wayne Hansen, 60, most recently of Nevada, Mo., died Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at NRMC with his wife by his side. Tim is survived by his wife, Jamie Sullivan, of Nevada, Mo.; his mother, Barbara A. Hansen, of Boise, Idaho; his brother, Darren D. ...

Dr. Dwight Anthony Wagenknecht, D.O., 58, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2015, at St. Joseph Medical Center, in Kansas City, Mo., following a sudden illness. Dwight was born April 8, 1957, in Sedalia, Mo., to Carol Leroy and Elizabeth Mae (Renno) Wagenknecht. He was united in marriage to Sherry L. Burris on Aug. 11, 1984, in Kirksville, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Richard William Boss, 80, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. He was born March 17, 1935, to Alfred and Helen (Linder) Boss. His wife, Lila Mae, survives. A memorial service will be held at a later date...

Nevada Daily Mail Building and equipment needs were among the topics discussed at the May Hume R-8 School Board meeting. Superintendent David Quick reported that the heat and air unit in the teacher workroom and computer server room was worn out and needed replacing. He stated the next unit needing replacement was the one in his office. Quick told the board it would cost approximately $4,584 per unit to replace...

Nevada Daily Mail While it is crucial for emergency medical services, including paramedics and first responders, to remain up to date with their first aid training, Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said he believes it is important for law enforcement officers to also receive that training...

Nevada Daily Mail During the Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting Wednesday, Vernon County emergency services and county and city leaders discussed an active shooter training that will occur in early October, involving the Nevada R-5 School District...

Alex Payne, a 2014 graduate of Nevada High School who currently attends Iowa Wesleyan College, was named to the 2015 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship baseball team. According to www.iwctigers.com, Payne played 29 games for Iowa Wesleyan in 2015, spending most of his time at first base...

Nevada Tigers baseball players Andrew Heathman, Tyler Ketterman, and Braeden Hinton garnered post-season accolades. Heathman, a junior right fielder, was a first team (Class 4 District 12) All-District selection. In addition to his outfield and cleanup hitter duties, Heathman was one of Nevada's top arms...

The Nevada Tigers boys relay team captured first place in the 4x100 meter relay at Saturday's Class 4 District 3 sectional meet in Eldon. The time of 43.51 seconds in the 4x100 event, set a new Nevada school record. Team members are seniors Taylor Manes, Michael Brown, Ryan Ferris, and junior Chaden Brandt. The boys team also qualified in the 4x200 meter relay, finishing in third-place with a time of 1:30.98...

The Nevada Griffons Youth Baseball Camp is slated to take place in early-June. Registration forms can be found online at www.nevadagriffons.org/camp.html. Completed forms can be turned in at Morrison-Post Insurance, 211 W. Cherry St. in Nevada, or brought to the camp at Lyons Stadium...

The Northeast Vernon County Knights were unable to advance to the Missouri Class 1 baseball quarterfinals, after losing 12-1 in six innings to the Northwest (Hughesville) Mustangs, Tuesday evening in Walker. The Knights were their own worst enemy, committing six errors. With the loss, NEVC's season comes to a close at 5-9...