Cubs’ Lodestein headed to state
Nevada senior takes second at districts By Joe Randleman HUXLEY – Nevada wrestler Sam Lodestein adhered to the popular saying, “when the going get tough, the tough get going,” during – Continue reading…
Royal girls roll in regional opener
Seniors lead C-N past GMG, 61-31 By Joe Randleman COLO – The perfect blend of experience and youth helped the Colo-Nesco girls’ basketball team put together a 61-31 dismantling of – Continue reading…
Nevada girls knock off Newton
Cubs end regular season with 43-33 victory By Joe Randleman NEWTON – Three quarters of dominance provided Nevada with a 43-33 road victory over Newton to close out the regular – Continue reading…
Cubs top Toreadors in OT
Black hits six 3-pointers in 72-67 win By Joe Randleman NEVADA – Hot outside shooting helped the Nevada boys’ basketball team rally for a 72-67 overtime victory over Boone Saturday – Continue reading…
Team effort is helping Nevada woman fight diabetes
This week and next, the Nevada Journal will feature two stories on type 2 diabetes, which is the most common form of the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association – Continue reading…
Questions still abound as public safety director position moves forward
By Nathan Cook Despite voicing concerns over the public’s perception of the necessity of a Public Safety Director (PSD) position and the process by which it was being created, Nevada – Continue reading…
Colo-Nesco district to seek increased tax levy
By Nathan Cook The Colo-Nesco school district will be pursuing an increased tax levy, which would provide the district with an estimated additional $296,000 per year in operating revenue; and – Continue reading…
Laptop learning plans move forward
By Marlys Barker A question that came late during Monday’s meeting from Nevada School Board member Laura West gave more relevance to a discussion the board had had earlier in – Continue reading…
Progress report
By State Representative Dave Deyoe Before this legislative session began, there was general agreement that the four biggest issues this session would be: the budget, mental health reform, education reform – Continue reading…
A look at foster grandparenting
By Lynn Scarlett Wanted: Retired Story County residents who are willing to rock babies in a day care setting, spend time reading with preschoolers, help kindergartners through middle school students – Continue reading…
Kicking ax and other 9-year-old perspectives
By Jill Pertler Our youngest son entered this world with an intense need to communicate. And ask questions. And talk (just ask his fourth-grade teacher). He’s a thinker as well, – Continue reading…
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Tangled’ is good
“Tangled” by Erica O’Rourke c.2012, Kensington Teen $9.95 / $10.95 Canada 336 pages Oh, if your parents had any idea… They think you’re a good kid with good grades and – Continue reading…
New voter cards are coming
All active registered voters in Story County will be receiving a new voter registration card in the mail. The cards contain the precinct and polling place changes that went into – Continue reading…
Russell Oswalt
Russell Clare Oswalt, 83, of Collins died on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Zearing Health Care Center in Zearing. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 14, in the Collins – Continue reading…
R. Kenneth Smith
TAMA-R. Kenneth Smith, 86, passed away February 4, 2012 in Chandler, AZ. formerly of Tama, IA. He was born November, 15, 1925, on his parents’ farm, Ed and Susie Hart – Continue reading…
