Stories from Saturday, February 18, 2023

The Nevada City Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the council chambers (120 S. Ash St.) The council will have the second reading of several old business items, as well as considering three new business items. Starting off the meeting, the council will consider the appointment of Caroline Taylor to the Nevada Library Board, term expiring june 2025...

The Nevada High School Show Choirs will host their Annual Nevada Show Choir Classic today. Beginning at 8 a.m., visiting choirs from all over the region will perform for judges with the last competing choir set to perform at 5 p.m. The Nevada Show Choirs will not be competing, but will have performances throughout the day. The Classic will utilize both the Ella Maxwell Performing Arts Center and the Auxiliary Gym for the day's performances. Complete schedules for both locations are listed below:...

Editor's Note: The Nevada Daily Mail conducted an interview with new Nevada Griffons Coach Tyler Brown and asked him about the upcoming season. Below are his responses. What is your history and where were you before committing to the Nevada Griffons?...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Nance, age 83, of Lamar, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., surrounded by family. Pat was born Dec. 9, 1939, in Clinton, Iowa, to Frank Joseph Murphy and Pearl Marie (Conley) Murphy. Pat was blessed with three beautiful children: Debbie, Bill and Troy, who were her pride and joy. Pat moved to Sheldon, Mo., in 1966 and then to Lamar, Mo., in 1992...

Judy Kay Beck, 58, died on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at her home in Nevada, Mo. Judy was born Aug. 7, 1964, in Pittsburg, Kan., to William E. and Rosa B. (Tabor) Thompson. Services will be announced at a later date. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...