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Nevada Crowder College presented its Class of 2026 future Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) during the traditional capping ceremony Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, held at the Nevada High School Ella Maxwell Performing Arts Center. The ceremony heralds the halfway point of the students’ instruction and identifies them to now advance to direct patient care training...

Those attending the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 10 luncheon, hosted by the Nevada Country Club, enjoyed a special lasagna meal from Head Chef and General Manager Jayden Douglas. Executive Director Jessica Sloniker opened the meeting and introduced Jeanne Buehler as her new part-time office assistant...

The Bronaugh Board of Aldermen met for their general open session meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Bronaugh community building to discuss billing and safety donations given to the city. While discussing the financial reports, Sherry Brown voiced some concerns about delays in checks getting deposited in a timely manner and city workers getting paid on time. ...

NEOSHO – All three show choirs from Nevada High School and Nevada Middle School traveled to Neosho, Mo. on Nov. 1 to take part in the Neosho High School Show Choir Festival. The non-competitive festival, held for the 11th consecutive year, gave area show choirs the opportunity to perform their show for a live audience to prepare for the kick-off of the competitive season in January. ...

Few stories capture the heart of the American family quite like Little Women. This weekend, the Fox Playhouse invites audiences to revisit the March sisters as they navigate the joys and tragedies of the Civil War era. Marisha Chamberlain’s adaptation balances lessons of charity and ambition with the comfort of home. ...

The Nevada City Council will be replacing one of its members. On Thursday, Dec. 4, the council held an emergency meeting to accept Luke Guenther's resignation from the council and vote on an emergency ordinance to fill the vacancy left. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

Many may remember the cold, sweaty palms and butterflies in the stomach just prior to a first job interview. A little knowledgeable preparation might have helped calm the nerves…at least a little. Nevertheless, that knowledgeable preparation is exactly what can help young adults who are entering the modern job market...

If ever you’ve said, “I wish there were something that would….”, On My Own, Inc., might be able to help. Located in Nevada but servicing a five-county area, OMO has one room dedicated to gadgets, tools, and assistive technology – from wheelchairs to specialty-minted parts on their 3-D printer – to help people with everyday challenges...

When members of the Nevada Public Library board met in regular session, Thursday, Nov. 20, among the several topics to discuss was a rundown of various grants and monetary gifts the library has or will received. • Library Director Jodi Polk reported the library has received two monetary gifts. The Laurels GFWC gave $100 to use as needed, and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) donated $250 designated for STEM education...

The Vernon County Commission met with members of the Nevada City Council in a joint work session on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to discuss mutual projects: Economic Developer For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

The Center On Rural Innovation, familiarly known as CORI, has selected Vernon County as one of six counties in a regional area to receive a competitive, fully funded (non-matching) grant of $100,000 in services as part of its Heartland Rural Innovators Initiative...

The Nevada Regional Medical Center is currently working with an interim chief financial officer following the resignation of Jeff Wesselman in October. During the NRMC Board of Directors meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 25, Daniel Given, who said he has been an interim CFO for several hospitals, gave his first report on NRMC’s financials...

There is a new program at the Vernon County Courthouse having nothing to do with tax dollars, bridge inspections, or courtroom proceedings. It is, however, bringing a little more color, humor, and a human touch to the historical building. “What we're doing is, each month we are going to have a door decorating contest for each office, whoever wants to participate," Vernon County Assessor Lena Kleeman said. ...

Nevada has more to offer than just watching Hallmark movies to get in the holiday spirit. This year, Director of Nevada Parks and Recreation Richard Brockman said he’s grateful for his new Parks Maintenance Supervisor Eric Cameron for many things. One of those is all the hard work Cameron and his crew of “Santa’s Elves” are putting in for the annual Lights at the Lake event, which opens with a special lighting ceremony at Radio Springs park at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26...

Nevada Regional Technical Center Instructor David Longobardi’s senior class did something more involved than build a better mousetrap. The students' “capstone project” was to build a better catapult. Longobardi is the instructor for NRTC Project Lead the Way, which focuses on engineering...

In these days of increasing fuel bills and food prices, one can never have too many thrift stores. And when saving on clothing and home items is coupled with helping the homeless in our area, it doubles the investment. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

Apropos for the season, it was like something from a visit to Santa’s workshop. January saw the changing-of-the-guard for one of Nevada’s most historic businesses as the Quitno family closed the sale of the W.F. Norman Sheet Metal Mfg Corp. and passed on the ownership to Jason and Tammy Fleener...

Cleaning and preparation have begun for the upcoming pocket park on the corner of Cedar and Cherry streets in downtown Nevada. On Thursday, Nov. 13, interested members of the community met to discuss the partnership between the city of Nevada and the Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation, with advisory input from the Nevada Main Street Alliance team...

The Long Term Care/Moore-Few board of directors met in regular session on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Moore-Few Care Center’s community room. Director Hanna Abele advised the board on some changes in the meal times from the new kitchen management and also said the Moore-Few kitchen is providing breakfast, lunch and dinner...

The Nevada MO Lions Club is looking for individuals who need cataract surgery but can't afford the procedure. The local club is partnering with Missouri Lions and University of Missouri Kansas City to organize a Missouri Cataract-A-Thon in western Missouri. The event will provide cataract surgery free for patients and "very little cost to Lions," according to information that has been shared with the club...

The Community Council on Performing Arts was recently awarded an Express Grant from the Missouri Arts Council. Express Grants are awarded to arts organizations in rural communities. Crystal Bridger, Jovanna Bearden and Lucia Green worked to submit a successful grant proposal for the upcoming production of "Little Women."...

What is becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history is now having an impact on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). And people in Vernon County are stepping up, from paying off school lunch debts to making Food Drop-Off Boxes available...

What is being referred to as the “pocket park” on the corner of Cedar and Cherry where two buildings have been removed from the downtown square, is seeing action. According to the City of Nevada Newsletter: For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

When the Nevada City Council met for a regular meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, the members unanimously voted on the second reading of an ordinance to rezone a portion of West Austin Boulevard. The passage of ordinance means half of each block on the west and east side of Austin Boulevard between South Clay Street and South Adams Street will be rezoned from mixed zoning to C-3 Commercial...

Climbing up into the Vernon County Courthouse clock tower is a great way to cure your fear of heights. Or perhaps not. Topping out at 126 feet, it can get a little dizzying up there. Thankfully, Courthouse Head Maintenance Custodian Rick Warren, has no problem heading up the multiple stair cases, opening the overhead wooden trap doors, and handling the nest of bees living in the eaves overhead...