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Cadet Wepener talks about life at the United States Military AcademyCadet Wepener talks about life at the United States Military Academy For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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Mader leaving the post office after four decades of service (12/27/24)“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” is commonly thought of as the United States Postal Service’s motto. However, USPS doesn’t have an official motto, although they have clarified, “the popular belief that it does is a tribute to America's postal workers.”...
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Merry Christmas from Nevada High School performers (12/26/24)Among traditional holiday décor and an impressive light show, the Nevada High School combined show choirs brought tunes such as “Christmas in a Small Town” and “Santa Claus is a Good Ole’ Boy.” The tradition continued with the invitation for all choir alumni stand in the aisles and sing “Silent Night” with the choir under the direction of Mr. Wes Morton...
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Tigers finish Runner Up in Butler Tournament- Semin Finals and Finals Recap (12/23/24)The Nevada boys’ basketball team competed in the annual Butler Basketball tournament last week and came home with a second place trophy and a 7-2 record going into Christmas break. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...
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It's game time (12/23/24)Buckle your old-fashioned seat belts, the analog revolution is on its way, and some of it’s already starting in grade school. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail
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It's a bumper year for a favorite nut (12/20/24)Pies, fudge, cookies, baklava – the list goes on of things we use pecans in, especially during holiday baking. What many people probably don’t know is that Vernon and Bates counties are the highest producing areas for pecans in the state of Missouri...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
Sports
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LeeAnn Woodfill Mitchell (12/31/24)LeeAnn Woodfill Mitchell, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2024, after a courageous 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on July 23, 1954, in Nevada,...
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Joel “Jay” Smith (12/31/24)Joel “Jay” Smith, 60, born in Nevada, Missouri on January 14, 1964, passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends and family on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin,...
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Clifford Allen McDaniel (12/28/24)Clifford Allen McDaniel, 90, rural El Dorado Springs, MO passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Cliff was born on June 27, 1934, in Schell City, MO to Frank...
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David Allen White (12/27/24)David Allen White , sunrise May 26, 1981, sunset December 22, 2024. Proceeded in death by his father Terry White, his grandmother Eleanor Mahoney, his aunt Patricia Mahoney, his uncle Tim Mahoney,...
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William (Bill) James Schulz (12/24/24)
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Mick (Mitchell Dale) Jackson (12/20/24)Mick (Mitchell Dale) Jackson departed this world Monday morning, December 4, 2024, following a long, tough string of medical problems. Mick was born the youngest of five boys July 28, 1957 in Nevada,...
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