Stories from Saturday, June 17, 2023

The Nevada City Council is preparing for a crucial meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., in the city council chambers. The meeting is open to the public. One of the primary agenda items is the consideration of appointments to Boards and Commissions. The council will deliberate on the appointment of Dan Hope to the Planning Commission for a three-year term, which would expire in June 2026...

Christy Bloom, a social service caseworker in the Nevada R-5 School District, has received a $500 grant through WGU Missouri's “Fund My Classroom” initiative. The funds will enable Bloom to create a sensory space and calm down corner for her elementary students. Bloom learned she was selected for the grant on May 8 when she was surprised with a check presentation while working at Truman Elementary School...