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It's a roller coaster of a career – really (12/13/24)

While most find amusement rides a fleeting and exhilarating experience, a man with Nevada ties has made them his passion and career – and has been recognized for his work. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
Lyon becomes Eagle Scout with two-year cemetery cleanup project (12/16/24)

Nevada High School Senior Lane Lyon recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and it’s been long in coming. “I’ve a been a part of Scouting since sixth grade, and Cub Scouting since I was in first or second grade,” he said. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
Bids approved to begin City Square Development project (12/17/24)

ok a step towards revitalizing the city-owned property on the corner of Cherry and Cedar streets. The council approved awarding bids to demolish the city-owned building at 109 E. Cherry St. and stabilize the adjoining building to make way for the City Square Development project...
YMCA answering the demand for day care with proposed facility (12/12/24)

The Osage Prairie YMCA is stepping up to fill a void in what some are calling a "child care desert." For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
Tigers Defeat Ft. Smith (AR) Southside in Carthage Tournament, 55-46 (12/13/24)

The 3-1 Nevada Tigers varsity squad continued play in the 78th Annual Carthage Basketball Tournament against the Ft. Smith Southside Friday night. Nevada is coming off a 61-37 defeat at the hands of the Raymore-Peculiar Panthers. Southside lost a tough battle to the Webb City Cardinals, 55-52, to fall to 2-5 on the young season. ...
Ice water in their veins-Braden and Smith preserve Tiger victory (12/16/24)

CARTHAGE – The 4-1 Nevada Tigers varsity squad concluded play in the 78th annual Carthage Basketball Tournament against the Joplin Eagles in the fifth place game Saturday afternoon. Nevada was coming off a 61-37 victory over Fort Smith (AR) Southside on Friday while the Eagles were 55-39 winners over Leavenworth (Kan.) High School...
Tigers Move to 6-1 in Victory over University Academy, 62-33 (12/17/24)

The 5-1 Nevada Tigers varsity squad opened play in the annual Butler Basketball Tournament against the University Academy Gryphons Tuesday night. Nevada is coming off a 53-49 victory over the Joplin Eagles on Saturday at the Carthage Tournament. Nevada came into the contest averaging 50 points per game while giving up 48 points on defense. The 2-3 Gryphons are averaging 41 points per game on offense while giving up 50 points on defense. ...
Nevada R-V students show improved performances on state tests (12/12/24)

The Nevada R-V school district is showing steady improvement in student achievement according to the Annual Performance Report (APR) presented during the board meeting on Dec. 11. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
School resource officers bring their elf-selves to classroom (12/19/24)

Connection is part of commitment, even if (especially if?) it means wearing a green elf suit. Nevada R-5 School District’s two school resource officers, Cpl. Ashley Fast and Cpl. Michael White, donned additional uniforms on Tuesday, Dec. 17, as part of the holiday festivities at Truman Elementary...
Tigers outlast Rich Hill in Butler Tournament Action, 57-33 (12/19/24)

The 6-1 Nevada Tigers varsity squad continued play in the annual Butler Basketball Tournament against Rich Hill Thursday night. Nevada is coming off a 62-33 victory over the University Academy Gryphons. Rich Hill triumphed over the Adrian Blackhawks, 54-49, to move to 8-0 on the young season. Nevada came into the contest averaging 52 points per game while giving up 46 points on defense. The Rich Hill Tigers are averaging 67 points per game on offense while giving up 37points on defense...