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Several members of the First Christian Church of Nevada were busy making last minute preparations on Saturday morning, Nov. 16, before opening the doors to the public for the first church service in their new building Sunday, Nov. 17 – three months after fire destroyed their church...

The fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church in Nevada was fairly packed with old friends, plenty of food, and conversation (plus laughter) during the Nov. 8 breakfast meeting of the Vernon County Retired Teachers Association. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

Chris Forsythe, insurance agent, real estate investor (and association leader), RV Park owner and co-owner of Precision Coffee, tags himself as “a serial entrepreneur looking to inspire others,” and says he loves seeing people “grow and follow their true passion.”...

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Several things were happening throughout Vernon County on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, to recognize those in our area who have served in the armed forces. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

After City Attorney William McCaffree outlined plumbing ordinances he has written for council consideration Tuesday evening, two members of the newly reorganized plumbing board spoke to the council. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

In this week’s look back, I will focus on the 1975 Nevada Big 10 Conference road contest against the Neosho Wildcats. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

There may or may not be snow when the traditional bell ringers set up outside the local Walmart – one never knows in southern Missouri, but regardless of the weather, Angie Nelson anticipates much needed money coming into the Salvation Army’s coffers again this Christmas season...

With 83.5 thousand square feet of space housing 725 students, Pre-K through second grade, according to the colorful brochure handed out to welcome visitors coming through the door, the new Weber Elementary facility was open for the community’s assessment Monday evening, Nov. 4...

Wild Canada geese flew over in the mid-morning crisp air of Marmaduke Park as Josh Jowers was practicing Friday morning in anticipation of Nevada’s annual disc golf tournament, held Nov. 1-3. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

About 130 people attended a community forum on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to learn about restrictions now being enforced by the city regarding plumbing work performed by contractors and property owners. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

The local community was invited to St. Mary’s Catholic Church for a public open house on Saturday, Oct. 19, to see the newly renovated sanctuary for their 125th anniversary in their current location. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily MailFor complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-13, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31 For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

The public had an opportunity Monday to make suggestions on how to make the Nevada Regional Medical Center a place that more people want to go for health care. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

With the general election just days away and absentee voting underway, Vernon County Clerk Adrienne Lee shared some updates and reminders to voters. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

During their meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, Nevada City Council members learned about requirements for a new permit intended to better regulate what goes in and out of the city's treatment facilities. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

Her children’s handprints are immortalized in the concrete walk in the front, and years later her grandchildren did the same to the newer concrete in the back. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

In celebration of the Missouri Welding Institute’s new instructional addition, MWI’s owner, Brian Hollands, chose to cut the ribbon on Oct. 3 in the professional welder’s way—an acetylene torch (it was quite effective)—and then, again, the traditional way with old-fashioned scissors (also effective, but not nearly as cool.)...

Prior to the Nevada High School Homecoming contest Friday evening, Mary Kate Russell was crowned the 2024 Football Homecoming queen For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

As an effort to improve downtown Nevada, the city council on Tuesday approved a bid to purchase new trash receptacles and park benches. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

The Vernon County Sheriff's Office confirmed Tuesday afternoon that an inmate died in the Vernon County Jail. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

Field of Faith, a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) event, was held at Nevada High School’s Logan Field area on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and was open to all children fifth through 12th grade. Games, (field twister, aerial six-square, volleyball, tug of war, and of course, corn hole), and food (plenty of food—teenagers, you know) were followed by music and several speakers, including FCA representative Eric England and NHS coach Cole Sanderson...

St. Mary’s Catholic Church has been one of Vernon County’s hallmark residences of faith and education standing in its historic place for 125 years. As a fitting birthday gift, the facility has received a whole new internal restoration (an apt metaphor for the Christian faith, BTW) and is inviting their neighbors to celebrate with them at their open house...

In the northeast corner of the county where AA Highway is flanked on both sides with the Stars and Stripes waving in the breeze is a place that makes some of the tastiest apple butter on the planet. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

Crystal Burch, 4-H Council Advisor, was in the drink room Saturday supervising just part of the highly organized teamwork approach so typical of 4-H. Volunteers were getting ready to distribute BBQ dinners to all comers. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...