Stories from Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Nevada City Council held a special session meeting Tuesday evening in the council chambers. Starting off the meeting, the council considered Resolution No. 1731. This resolution would authorize payment to Jon’s Fire Apparatus, LLC, Rogersville, Mo., for the purchase of a 2001 Pierce 105 foot ladder truck. ...

Laughter, smiles, and words of gratitude were heard on Aug. 5 at the Foster Family Appreciation Dinner held at the Lamar Christian Church. Foster families gathered from the 28th Judicial District which includes Barton, Cedar, Dade, and Vernon counties. The event was hosted by Fostering Hope, a 501(c)organization with an office in Carl Junction, Mo., which supports foster families in Jasper County and a site in Sheldon which supports families in the four-county area...

Marla Olene Vaughn, 51, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Marla was born Nov. 24, 1971, in Nevada. She was married to Terry Vaughn and from this marriage their three children were born. Marla was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School with the Class of 1989. ...