Stories from Friday, March 27, 2020

Due to the global pandemic two local institutions of higher education, Cottey College and Crowder College, have turned to online instruction for the remainder of their semesters. It was decided prior to the conclusion of spring break that both schools were eliminating face-to-face classroom instruction for the remainder of the spring semester. The Nevada R-5 school district, meanwhile, is still on lockdown through at least April 3...

With area schools still out due to the coronavirus pandemic, time is of the essence as it pertains to the spring sports season. Nevada R-5, Sheldon, NEVC, Bronaugh, and Hume are out through April 3, and there's a distinct likelihood that could soon extend to April 24...

The following is according to a letter sent to parents by the Nevada R-5 School District Administrative Offices: “The ongoing impact of COVID-19 in our region requires school districts to be flexible and make decisions that are in the best interest of public health. ...

Community members have been stepping up to the task of helping each other during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic. The Nevada Daily Mail's Business Manager Heather Trytsman is no exepction to this. She has begun collecting donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to be delivered to local health care professionals...

An area 3D printing group has successfully created a 3D printed respirator for Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. Matt Havens, a physician assistant at Butterfield Park Medical Center, Bolivar, and a team of his technology friends and family started collaborating last week trying to develop personal protection equipment that would replace N95 masks that are in short supply...

Susan Dale Couch, 53, of Gerald, Mo., formerly of Bronaugh, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home following a period of ill health. Susan was born March 24, 1966, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the daughter of David Neil and Connie Sue (Miller) Couch...

Susan Dale Couch, 53, of Gerald, Mo., formerly of Bronaugh, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at her home following a period of ill health. Susan was born March 24, 1966, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., the daughter of David Neil and Connie Sue (Miller) Couch...