Stories from Wednesday, February 3, 2016

David Eugene Monteleone, 65, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Jan. 31, 2016, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada. He was born Sept. 3, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Salvatore and Beverly Jean (Snow) Monteleone who both preceded him in death...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors held its monthly meeting, discussing the workforce committee report, the rise of consumerism in health care and two agenda items. Heather Brockmeyer, administrative officer at NRMC, led the workforce committee presentation about recruitment, and health insurance savings...

Nevada Daily Mail It may not be HAL 9000, but to the children gathered around the table at Next Level on the Square this past Tuesday, the robotics kits they were introduced to were good enough. Vernon County 4-H, in cooperation with the Nevada Public Library, has brought a robotics building and programming course to local youth. Their first meeting was this past Tuesday evening, and judging by the smiles, it was a success...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada City Manager JD Kehrman told the city council during Tuesday night's meeting that ridership for the city's new transportation system has been good, with 32 rides on Monday and 24 on Tuesday. "We stopped giving free rides to the city hall Friday," he said...

The Nevada Middle School seventh-grade A basketball team beat Carthage 46-30 Tuesday night in Carthage. The victory improves Nevada to 8-0. The NMS B-team fell 28-17. Leading scorers for the A and B-teams were Logan McNeley and Blake Pryor. Also in action Tuesdya night in Carthage, the NMS eighth-grade B-team was defeated 44-22, while the B-team was beat 40-7...

The Nevada Tigers wrestling team was in action Jan. 30 at the Benton Duals Tournament. The Tigers went 1-4. Also at the Benton Invitational, Nevada defeated Mid-Buchanan 46-33. The weight classes 106, 113, 120, 126, 182, and 285 were open, with Nevada receiving forfeit points in the 106, 120 and 126 classes. ...

Springtime brings the sounds of song-birds and the smell of fresh cut green grass to western Missouri. Saturday nights in Nevada sound and smell a little different though; but for Ernie Leftwich, there is nothing better than the sights, sounds, and smells of dirt track racing...

Society's stereotypical view of a girl's childhood does not often include martial arts. However, LeAndra Shotts is not your typical 9 year-old. LeAndra is a Nevada Taekwondo DoJo member, where after two years of hard work and perseverance, she holds a high blue belt, a form of ranking. On Jan. 9, Shotts sparred in the Eye of the Storm Tournament in Joplin where she placed third ---- competing against girls who were two and three years older...

A strong defensive effort sparked the Sheldon Panthers to a 38-35 defeat of the Dadeville Bearcats Monday night in Sheldon. The Senior Night victory improves Sheldon to 6-12 overall. Despite it being Senior Night, Sheldon features a freshman-heavy roster, with juniors and sophomores sprinkled in...

The senior class of Nevada High School is hosting a pre-match soup dinner Thursday, Feb. 4 prior to Mat-warming and a pre-game taco dinner Friday, Feb. 5 prior to Court-warming. Tickets may be purchased from members of the senior class or at the door. ...

Clay Gayman's fourth quarter offensive outburst lifted the Nevada Tigers to a 65-53 West Central Conference victory over the Clinton Cardinals. The Tuesday night win at Wynn Gym improves Nevada to 13-5 overall and 6-1 in the West Central Conference...