Stories from Friday, July 14, 2023

The Sheldon School Board of Education met on Wednesday morning, July 12, as President Jerod Lamb called the meeting to order. The financial report delivered by Superintendent Jason Irwin revealed a highly encouraging update. Irwin announced that their reserved balance at the end of June had reached a commendable level, which was met with satisfaction by the board members. ...

Mayor David McCubbin convened the Schell City Board of Aldermen meeting on Wednesday evening. The meeting began with the approval of last month's minutes and the examination of the city's financials. Attention was then turned to Alderman Tisha Bailey, who was tasked with delivering a report on the City's Youth Softball/Baseball/T-Ball programs...

Low Daniel “Danny” Todd passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 67, in his hometown of Nevada, Mo. He was born Nov. 20, 1955, in Nevada, to Erbin Regar (Sr.) and Margaret Agnes Todd. Dan is survived by his wife Eileen Todd of the home; three daughters Megan Todd, Kansas City, Mo., Lauren Todd, Tulsa, Okla., and Hannah Todd, Honolulu, Hawaii; two sisters, Maggie Earnest (Jim), Pleasant Hill, Mo., and Alice Shupe (Ken), Nevada; and several nieces and nephews. ...

Carol Ann (Thomas) Hacker, 90, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Carol was born Feb. 15, 1933, near Horton, Mo., at the home of her parents C.O. and Willa “Hughes” Thomas. She married Bob L. Hacker on Oct. 15, 1965, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death...

Editor’s note: Locker Room Talk: Coaches Edition, is a piece where every week the Nevada Daily Mail will interview a high school coach and ask them a series of questions. This week's guest is with Nevada Lady Tiger Basketball Coach Blake Howarth...