Stories from Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The Nevada City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening with multiple new and old business items to consider. At the top of the meeting, the council approved the appointment of Caroline Taylor to the Library Board, term expiring June 2025. Next, the council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1695. This resolution accepts the bid and authorizes the payment to CDL Electric, of Pittsburg, Kan., in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000 for the replacement of a light pole, fixture, and base...

Senior Robert “Bobby” Gray of Bronaugh High School recently won a scholarship and awards from MWI (Missouri Welding Institute) and AWA (American Welding Academy) located in Union, Mo. Gray competed against 250 contestants from all over the country (such as: California, Florida, and Texas), and placed fourth place overall in the welding competition at MWI on Jan. 27...

Ronald Wayne Sloan, 71, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in his home in rural Nevada following a lengthy illness. Ron was born Oct. 4, 1951, in Shelbyville, Ill., to Wallace E. and Maxine (Carlini) Sloan. He married Karen L. Hambright on Sept. 27, 1975, in Nevada, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Nellie Jo Boyd, 89, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Feb. 19, 2023, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. Nellie was born Nov. 22, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, Mo., to Ernest P. and Mabel W. (Kincaid) Bricker. She was united in marriage to Lloyd Boyd on July 26, 1951, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 1988...

The Sheldon Panthers are moving on to round two of the Class 1 District 7 tournament in Golden City, Mo., Monday night, and look forward to their nex competition. “It was a very good win,” stated Head Coach Lloyd Hall. “The emotions were high of course with the stress of winning or going home. I think this was one of the most complete games we have played all year despite several turnovers in the second quarter...