Stories from Friday, September 29, 2023

The Vernon County Youth Fair (VCYF) Board Meeting convened on Wednesday evening, September 27, with President Dennis Bowling presiding. Treasurer Lori Chadd was absent, and Secretary Ben Bennett stepped in to present the treasurer's report. According to Bennett, the board's total assets amount to $201,051.52, encompassing their CDs and all other accounts. ...

The Long-Term Care Board held a brief public meeting Wednesday evening in the Mezzanine Conference room at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Administrator Crystal Layman noted that after the state's visit to Moore-Few Care Center, the facility was found to be in compliance. ...

The Nevada Lady Tigers Volleyball team faced off with the McDonald County Lady Mustangs in a thrilling Tuesday evening match up. The first set set the tone for the evening, with Lady Tiger DeLaney Hope achieving a remarkable milestone by recording her 1,000th career kill. ...

Katlyn Marie Dunfield, 22, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Katlyn was born March 28, 2001, in Nevada, to Dustin W. and Monica Lynn (Hill) Dunfield. Katlyn attended Nevada Schools through her junior year then graduated from West High School in Waterloo, Iowa, in 2019. ...

Sibyl Annette Graham, age 97 of Nevada, Mo., died at her home, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced.

Brice and Taryn Leonard are proud to announce the birth of their son, Boston Lee Leonard. Boston was born at 9:01 p.m., Monday, Sept. 11, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Grandparents include Tara Jackson, of Nevada, Mo.; Tim Charles, of Walker, Mo.; Brenda Uyttebroeck, of Carl Junction, Mo.; and Brian and Rhonda Leonard, of Nevada, Mo...