Stories from Wednesday, November 6, 2019

The Nevada R-5 school district is in the process of bolstering several educational programs. After receiving funding from an anonymous donor, and after an extensive application process, the R-5 Foundation has determined how five major grants will be dispersed...

In their final tune-up prior to the Class 1 state championship meet, the Nevada High swim team placed ninth at the 21-school Southwest Missouri (district) Swim Championships — held Nov. 1-2 at Foster Natatorium in Springfield. Nevada’s top individual finishes were netted by junior Ben Hines — placing first in the 100-yard Butterfly, and fifth in the 100-Free. Additionally, the NHS 200-Free relay team finished third...