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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…
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…
Nevada bond issue passes
By Marlys Barker The $6.4 million bond issue to complete the high school remodeling project in Nevada passed Tuesday. Six hundred sixty-three voters in the district (11.3 percent of the – Continue reading…
Some indicators showing economic growth
While still strugging to reach pre-2008 levels, some indicators have shown positive growth over 2010. By Nathan Cook Despite having some downward trends, several economic indicators are showing growth in – Continue reading…
Nominations sought for youth volunteer awards
The Volunteer Center of Story County and Iowa State University Student Activities Center are seeking nominations for the 2012 Story County Youth Volunteer Awards. Nominations are sought in elementary school, – Continue reading…
Krysilis becomes part of Mosaic
The Krysilis board of directors have voted unanimously to sell its assets to and become a part of Mosaic, a national faith-based organization that provides support services for people with – Continue reading…
Weeklong spring break back in the plans for 2012-13 Week
By Marlys Barker A weeklong spring break appears to be back in the plans at Nevada Schools for the 2012-13 school year. Nevada School Superintendent Jim Walker told Nevada School – Continue reading…
The light bulb that keeps on lighting
By Ed Rood Martha Bakke has her doubts about the new energy efficient light bulbs. The ones they say last a long, long time. The Roland farmer, along with millions – Continue reading…
Nevada teacher faces charges for second time
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…
Are changes needed in Story County’s present government structure?
By Nathan Cook Whether or not there are changes needed in the Story County government, what those changes would be and how best to implement them has been the topic – Continue reading…
In light of recent burglaries, Nevada PD urges residents/businesses to use caution
The Nevada Police Department is reminding businesses and citizens to be proactive in safeguarding your property and possessions. Business owners/managers, check the status of your alarms to be sure that – Continue reading…
Questions for the Nevada Schools
The following two queries were submitted with the request for answers from the Nevada Schools. Superintendent Jim Walker submitted the answers to the questions. Query: I have heard that the – Continue reading…
Dept. of Ed conducts site visit, interviews school board
By Marlys Barker The Nevada School District received its once-every-three-years site visit from the Iowa Department of Education last week. In a public meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, three members – Continue reading…
