Nevada Iowa Journal

Cyclones’ ‘biggest fan’ was laid to rest Monday

By Marlys Barker A little boy who has captured the hearts of many in the Central Iowa area was laid to rest Monday. Eli Horn, who lived in the Ames/Nevada – Continue reading…

News

Nevada teacher arrested for trespassing

By Luke Jennett Special to the Journal A Nevada Community School District physical education teacher has been arrested again for trespassing, this time at a house next to a police – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: News | No Comments | Full Story →

City council will move forward on public safety director

By Nathan Cook Nevada City Council members on Monday evening had a lengthy discussion about whether or not the creation of a public safety director position was in the best – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: News | No Comments | Full Story →

Colo selected for visioning program

By Nathan Cook The city of Colo has been selected this year as one of 12 communities to participate in the Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program. The program, which – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: News | No Comments | Full Story →

Opinion

What age would you be?

By Marlys Barker Nevada was certainly full of conversation last week when it became known that a 2006 graduate of Nevada High School was sharing his unique lifestyle story on – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Editor's Desk | No Comments | Full Story →

The other side of the bond issue coin

To the editor: I’m writing about my concern of information being passed out by our school district about the upcoming bond issue vote for the Nevada school district. My main – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Letters to the Editor | No Comments | Full Story →

Help put finishing touches on beautiful facility

To the editor: On Feb. 7, citizens of Nevada will have the opportunity to vote on the passing of a bond issue to finish the improvements being made at the – Continue reading…

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Columnists

What age would you be?

By Marlys Barker Nevada was certainly full of conversation last week when it became known that a 2006 graduate of Nevada High School was sharing his unique lifestyle story on – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Editor's Desk | No Comments | Full Story →

The Deyoe Dispatch/ Back in Session

By State Representative Dave Deyoe Last week I was back in Des Moines as the 2012 legislative session gaveled in. As usual, the governor delivered his Condition of the State – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Columnists | No Comments | Full Story →

The Bacon Beacon/ Senate passes funding for National Guard Educational Assistance Program

By State Senator Robert Bacon The National Guard Educational Assistance Program (NGEAP) provides financial assistance to members of the Iowa Army and Air National Guard who are working towards a – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Columnists | No Comments | Full Story →

The Bacon Beacon/Another session starting

By Senator Rob Bacon As the second session of the 84th General Assembly gets underway, I look forward to continuing to push for legislation that will foster job growth, a – Continue reading…

January 19, 2012 | Posted in: Columnists | 1 Comment | Full Story →

Sports

New district alignments set for football

Cubs move down to 2A, Royals to 8-man competition By Joe Randleman There will be some major changes for the Nevada and Colo-Nesco football teams with the new district alignments – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Sports | No Comments | Full Story →

Past teams honored at Nevada High School

(Editor’s Note: The following article was written from the program information.) This past Friday night, during halftime of the Nevada High School boys’ home basketball game, some of the members – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Sports | No Comments | Full Story →

Cubs crown two champs at HOIC meet

Lingenfelter, Lodestein win first-ever titles By Joe Randleman NEVADA – The Nevada wrestling team came up a bit short in its final home dual meet of the season Monday at – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Sports | No Comments | Full Story →

Letters to the Editor

The other side of the bond issue coin

To the editor: I’m writing about my concern of information being passed out by our school district about the upcoming bond issue vote for the Nevada school district. My main – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Letters to the Editor | No Comments | Full Story →

Help put finishing touches on beautiful facility

To the editor: On Feb. 7, citizens of Nevada will have the opportunity to vote on the passing of a bond issue to finish the improvements being made at the – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Letters to the Editor | No Comments | Full Story →

Happy to see the signs around town

To the editor: As I drive around town, I am encouraged to see “YES – FINISH NHS” signs in the yards of my friends and neighbors who are like my – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Letters to the Editor | No Comments | Full Story →

Obits

Max E. Heintz

NEVADA – Max E. Heintz, 82, of Nevada died Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Max was born July 3, 1929 at Nevada, Iowa, – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Obits | No Comments | Full Story →

Shirley Carmack

Shirley Carmack, 77, of Nevada passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 21 at the First United – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Obits | No Comments | Full Story →

Elijah R. Horn

Funeral services for Eli Horn, 7 were held Monday, Jan. 23 at Cornerstone Church in Ames with burial at Walnut Township Cemetery in Waukee. Memorial contributions may be directed to – Continue reading…

January 26, 2012 | Posted in: Obits | No Comments | Full Story →

 

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