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Mayor talks elections, town hall meeting during monthly coffee (3/28/24)With an attendance of approximately 30 people, Mayor Kendall Vickers opened this month’s Coffee with the Mayor session discussing the upcoming ballot issue of the city of Nevada use tax. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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NRMC employee survey revealed (3/28/24)During their meeting Tuesday evening, the Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors learned the results of an employee survey. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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NRMC Board of Directors discuss Moore-Few merger idea, ARPA request (3/26/24)The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors on Tuesday received an update on options being explored to help bring the hospital out of its long-time financial slump. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Chamber celebrates Margaritaville style (3/25/24)Jessica Sloniker, Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce executive director, has been busy preparing for the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet for the community which was held Friday at the Eagles building. Despite the untimely arctic wind blowing in from the north, guests arrived in festive Floridian flare with Hawaiian-style attire and some even donning shorts, in keeping with the evening’s theme of “Margaritaville.” The gathering included awards, a tiki bar, a buffet dinner, music by Brother Zehr, a silent auction and raffles from local business donations.. ...
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Parks Board Meeting Canceled (3/25/24)The Parks Board meeting scheduled for tonight (Monday, March 25th) has be cancelled due to a lack of Quorum.
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Information on local resources abundant during annual sharing event (3/22/24)On My Own of Nevada hosted its annual Vernon County Resource Sharing luncheon at the Elks Lodge in Nevada on Wednesday afternoon with more than 30 organizations in attendance. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Plan to merge hospital, nursing home discussed with city council (3/21/24)Talks are underway to merge Moore-Few Care Center with the Nevada Regional Medical Center. But at the same time, the NRMC board is asking the city to forgive its lease payments on the Lovinger property and turn the property over to NRMC. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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Downtown empty lot to be filled with music (3/19/24)As “Dangerous” Doug Harper, a native-born Nevada resident, casually approached the cast iron fence, which is the front of his new open-air music/art venue, the sun was just starting to set over town square. No problem, though, since the small area of a long-ago burned down store is now cleaned out and strung with inviting bistro lights if needed for the approaching dusk. ...
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Vernon County Ambulance staff prepares students for the world of emergency response (3/18/24)“We do precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge,” was the last slide of the powerpoint notes given to the students in the Vernon County Ambulance Department’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class Thursday evening. ...
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May’s Floral Home Décor turns 50 years young (3/15/24)March of 1974 saw the opening of a new store in Nevada, the vision of Lloyd and Doris May, in a cabin-like structure at what is now a smaller part of a local restaurant at 117 S. Centennial Blvd. The new florist and gift shop, known as May’s Floral, later acquired new partners, Don Russell and his wife, Georgia, who just happened to be Lloyd’s sister. Building onto the smaller shop, they expanded the business to include a wedding registry in addition to a nursery and greenhouse...
Sports
- NEVC Knights take a lose against Lakeland Vikings (3/28/24)
- NHS Scholar Bowl hosted competition (3/26/24)
- Tigers Junior-Varsity baseball undeterred (3/25/24)
- Nevada Tigers Varsity Baseball Team wins 2nd Place in the ROTB Clever Baseball Tournament. (3/25/24)
- Tiger Golfers begin their season at home (3/22/24)
- NEVC Knights unable to rally for a lose vs Drexel Bobcats (3/21/24)
- Hume Hornets celebrate end of season with banquet (3/19/24)
- Cottey shut out in doubleheader at Baker (3/18/24)
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Shirley Ann Lewis (3/27/24)Shirley Ann Lewis, 87, Nevada, MO passed away and went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO following a lengthy illness. Born August 10th, 1936 in Osceola, MO...
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Robert Ray Bloom (Bob) (3/26/24)Robert Ray Bloom (Bob), a man of deep faith, who was known for his strong values and small-town upbringing, passed away on March 21st, 2024 in Independence, Mo. Bob was born on August 30th,1943 in...
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Albert Louis Maloy (3/26/24)After struggling with challenging health for the past several years, Albert (Bert) Louis Maloy, 86, peacefully passed away on March 19, 2024 in Oak Harbor, Washington. Bert was born August 11, 1937...
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Michael Shane Ogle (3/23/24)Michael Shane Ogle, 69, Joplin, Missouri, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. Mike was born January 6, 1955 in Nevada, Missouri to Duane C &...
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Edward “Eddie” Cargill (3/22/24)Edward “Eddie” Cargill, 78, Walker, MO, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Medical Lodge Nursing Home, Nevada, MO. He was born April 16, 1945 in Nevada, MO to Robert Cargill and Hazel...
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Frank Livingston Schooley (3/22/24)Frank Livingston Schooley, 87, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Frank was born October 2, 1936 in Nevada, MO to Frank L. and Dora L. (James)...
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Weird News
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