Stories from Wednesday, January 28, 2004

The people have spoken. At least some of them have. In the past few months there has been a petition circulating around town calling for a state compliance audit for the city of Nevada, at an estimated cost in the range of $16,000 to $24,000. In total, 521 signatures were raised, with 472 verified as registered voters by the county clerk...

Just prior to a meeting scheduled for 5:30 this evening, members of the Nevada Parks and Recreation Board of Directors are slated to conduct a walk-through of the newly constructed Neal Center, which is to be the new home of Nevada's senior center.

The Nevada Regional Board of Directors viewed an informational video tape on corporate responsibility Tuesday. The video used the example of the Arthur Anderson accounting firm, once a nationwide firm but now gone, that showed the consequences of failure to adhere to strict standards. The video pointed out that laws were tightened on financial reporting and although non-profit institutions aren't covered, it would probably only be a matter of time before they are...

Mark Hood, charged with murdering Terry Robinson, 38, Rich Hill, and assaulting Dale Wingard, 49, Rich Hill, Oct. 4, 2003, at a house just south of the Bates County line was held over during a change of venue hearing Tuesday. Public defender Joe Zuzul withdrew a motion to remove Judge James Bickel from the case but proceeded with a motion for a change of venue to Cedar County, which Bickel granted...

One of the greatest things I observed during my career with the University Extension was the development of the McGennis Youth Center. This has been a great facility for the youth and the people in this area and the demand for this type of facility will increase in future years. It meant much to me to have the opportunity to have a part in the development of the center located in the northern part of Vernon County, north of Metz...

100 Years Ago -- January 28, 1904 AD -- The Young Men's Club of the First Christian Church present "Blind Boone" America's Musical Wonder. The program will be presented at the Christian Church Monday night, February 1. There will be instrumental selections and up-to-date mimicry. His usual company of artists will assist him...

The Nevada R-5 school district announced the hiring of John Skeans as the Nevada High School head varsity football coach on Tuesday. "We had a great deal of interest in the head football position with over 30 qualified individuals making application," said Nevada R-5 superintendent, Dr. Ted Davis. "Coach Skeans emerged as the top candidate."...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada won its dual wrestling meet, 50-30, over Butler on Tuesday. The Tigers, 7-7 in dual competition, held a 5-3 advantage in wins by pin. Nevada's Steph Krohn opened the meet with his first varsity win of the season, a pin of Aron Allen in the 189-pound class...

The students, parents, and staff of Bryan Elementary School are collecting pennies Jan. 27 through Feb. 2 in observance of the 100th day of school, which is Friday, Jan. 30. All pennies collected each day will be counted and sorted by the kindergarten and first grade students. ...