Nevada Daily Mail Editor Sarah Haney receives third place in Best Coverage of Government

During the annual Missouri Press Association (MPA) Convention held over the weekend, the journalism community came together to celebrate outstanding achievements in the field. Among the notable recognitions, Sarah Haney, Editor of the Nevada Daily Mail, was announced as the third-place winner in the "Best Coverage of Government" category.

The Missouri Press Foundation's Better Newspaper Contest is a prestigious event where newspapers across the state of Missouri submit their best articles for consideration. Haney's award-winning piece, titled "Citizens voice concerns with Long-Term Care Board during city council meeting," originally ran in the Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 edition of the Nevada Daily Mail. The article centered around a well-attended Nevada city council meeting, during which community members voiced their concerns regarding the proposed closure of the Barone Alzheimer's Care Center facility.

Since the publication of Haney's article, the Barone Alzheimer's Care Center facility has closed its doors, with many of its residents being relocated to the Moore-Few Care Center. Haney's in-depth reporting not only captured the essence of the community's concerns but also shone a light on a significant local issue that continues to affect residents in the region. To read the winning article in full, visit nevadadailymail.com and type the headline into the search bar.

Haney, a member of the Missouri Press Association since 2010, has a longstanding history with the Nevada Daily Mail. Her journey in the field of journalism began in 2010 when she assumed the role of an Editorial Assistant in the Nevada Daily Mail newsroom. Over the years, Haney steadily advanced in her career, eventually taking up the position of Lifestyles Editor. Afterwards, she relocated to Fayetteville, Ark., in 2016, where she worked for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for two years as an Advertorial Writer. In 2018, Haney returned to her roots at the Nevada Daily Mail, taking on the role of Editor.

"We're honored Sarah was selected as the third-place recipient of the Missouri Press Association's Better Newspaper contest," stated Nevada Daily Mail Publisher Lorie Harter. "Her prestigious award for Best Coverage of Government recognizes Sarah for her diligence and commitment to provide local government coverage to our readers. The award speaks highly of her work ethic and positive contributions as a valued member of our team and clearly shares in our mission statement to exceed expectations; strive to preserve the public trust though fair and accurate reporting; provide value-driven opportunities; produce highest quality printing products; and actively support the communities we serve."