Stories from Saturday, July 1, 2023

Nevada has been selected in a competitive application process to participate in a cost-sharing Community Empowerment Grant that provides training, mentoring, and technical services to revitalization programs in Missouri’s historic commercial districts. The grant is provided by Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc. (MMSC)...

The Walker Board of Aldermen meeting, presided over by Mayor Harold Walter, took place on Thursday evening, June 29. The council engaged in discussions with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding their bills, and ultimately approved the payment of said bills. Additionally, two guest speakers, Representative Neal Brady of Bartlett and West, and Financial Advisor/Interim John Benson of D.A. Davidson, addressed the board...

Bernard Eugene Bobbett of El Dorado Springs, Mo., departed this life in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on June 28, 2023, at the age of 93. Bernard was born Nov. 27, 1929, in Sheldon, Mo., to Fred and Opal (Bogart) Bobbett. Bernard had one sister, Blanche, and four brothers: Buford, Buell, Benton, and Billy Joe. His parents and all his siblings preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Ethan Bobbett...