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Today on Update, I will be speaking with Mark Bergmann of the Bourbon County Community Theatre. The Theatre is producing a melodrama titled "Beauty and the Bull: Or Chaos in Fort Scott". The show is written by Mark Bergmann and the performance happens during Fort Scott's Good Ol' Days, June 6th and 7th at 123 South Main Street in Fort Scott, Kansas. We will talk about the tradi...

On this Update Program, I am talking with Mike Brown who is the Flag Chairman for the Rotary Club of Nevada. Mike is the Flag Chairman and he discusses his club's Flag Project. He explains that for $40, a rotarian will come to your house five mornings a year to install a flag and then remove it that evening. Those days are Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.

On today's City Beat, I am talking with Sharon Baker, Human Resources Director for the City of Nevada. Sharon and I will be discussing the pay study that is underway at Nevada City Hall. Sharon explains why the study is necessary to attract quality employees to the City. We will also touch on what it's like to be a Human Resources Director. Finally, we will mention how often the city doe...

On today's Update program, I am talking with Kalli Gober, Marketing and Community Relations Director for On My Own in Nevada. On My Own is an organization that helps people in our area take care of themselves when they need help. Kalli will be talking about the upcoming Craft Fair on June 7th. We will also discuss how On My Own is always in need of new caregivers. Finally, we will talk about...

Today, on Update, I am speaking with the Pastor of First Christian Church in Nevada, Jeff Robinson. He is accompanied by Elder Greg Barneburg. We will be discussing the dedication of their new worship building at 2247 North Osage Boulevard on June 1st. We will also talk about the fire that destroyed their old church at the corner of Austin and Washington Streets. Finally, we will mention new event...

Today I am talking with Carl Brenner, Park Ranger for Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. Carl will be discussing upcoming events at the Fort. There will be 8,500 flags placed on the site for the "Symbols of Sacrifice" Field of Honor Friday morning, May 23rd and will stay in place through Memorial Day week. There will also be a guest speaker on Saturday, May 24th. Dr...

Today on City Beat, I am talking with Joe Tipper, Water Treatment Plant Manager for the City of Nevada. Joe will talk about renovations coming to the water treatment plant, as well as costs and timelines. Joe will also discuss his work to achieve grant money for the project. We will talk about what happens to well water at the plant, how the water is treated and eventually makes it to your faucet.

Today I will be talking with two guests from the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency. They are Amy Anderson, Housing Assistance Program Chief Officer, and Mendy Neider, Housing Assistance Director. They will be discussing the Housing Choice Voucher Program that helps underprivileged people bridge the gap between their rental cost and what they can afford to pay. We will talk about how th...

In this edition of Update, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Niles, President of Cottey College in Nevada. We will talk about the college in general, including the history of its beautiful campus buildings. I will then ask about the status of the international students at Cottey. Finally, we will discuss Cottey's Commencement Weekend, starting on Friday, May 16th with a Blue and Yellow Dinner and a &...

Today we talk with the Director of the Nevada Animal Shelter, Lori Baldwin. Lori will be discussing the upcoming Low Cost Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Marmaduke Park Community Building, 600 West Highland Avenue in Nevada. We will also talk about the importance of spaying and neutering your pets and making sure they are on heartworm prevention medicine and fle...

On today's edition of Update, you will hear from Vernon County Sheriff, Mike Buehler. We will be talking about the sheriff's first 100 days in office. Topics include drug enforcement, inter-agency collaboration and emergency response. Sheriff Buehler will also talk about the importance of ongoing community service and having a good relationship with the media.

On today's City Beat, you'll hear from newly-elected Mayor of Nevada, Carol Branham. Carol will be talking about what is on the agenda for the Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th at 7 pm at the City Council Chambers, 120 South Ash Street in Nevada. Mayor Branham will discuss storm sirens, small homes in Nevada and the position of a new Nevada-Vernon County Economic Developme...

On today's edition of Update, I am talking to Dr. Ganga Fernando. She is the treasurer for the Nevada Band Boosters and a professor of Chemistry at Cottey College. Dr. Fernando will be talking about the Nevada Band Boosters Pickleball Tournament happening on Friday and Saturday, May 2nd and 3rd. All proceeds will benefit the Nevada Band Boosters and go toward the band's trip to Universal...

In today's Update Program on 97.5 FM, Double K Country, I'll be talking with Tina Cochran Joy, the President of the Nevada Main Street Alliance. Tina will be talking about their first ever Small Town Business Days, happening Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th. She'll discuss the agenda for both days and how it's a great way for new entrepreneurs to establish a successful bus...

On today's Update program, I am talking to Will Tollerton, Museum Coordinator of the Bushwhacker Museum in Nevada. Will will talk about "History LIVE on the Square" happening May 2nd and May 3rd. This is a guided tour through downtown Nevada's historic square. The tour begins and ends at the Bushwhacker Museum. Will also gives us a preview of the annual Bushwhacker Days happeni...

Nevada Regional Medical Center CRO Jason McCormick is back on the program to talk about the ongoing turnaround efforts at the city hospital financially.  Along with talking about achievements and what still needs to be done, McCormick talks about why there is a need to move NRMC to a "hospital district" and what that means for residents.

In this edition of Update, I am talking with Cindy Brown, Director of Public Information at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri. Cindy will talk about their 3-day used book sale at the end of April. The Friends of the Library will be selling old books from April 22nd through April 24th.  Cindy will also talk about what's going on at the Nevada campus of Crowder College. Finally, Cindy discuss...

In this edition of Update, I am talking with Jessica Sloniker, Director of the Nevada-Vernon County Chamber of Commerce. Jessica talks about their Golf Tournament fundraiser happening on Saturday, May 3rd. Registration deadline is Friday, April 25th. We also discuss the upcoming Bushwhacker Days inJune. Finally, Jessica talks about why it's important for a Vernon County business to become a m...

In this edition of City Beat, I talk with Richard Brockman, Parks and Rec Director for the City of Nevada. Richard will talk about a new way to anonymously inform the city of any vandalism at city parks. We will discuss the repainting of the Caboose at Earp Park. There will be a rededication ceremony for Earp Park on May 3rd. Richard says the Tot Lot at Spring Street will be removed, temporarily,...

In this edition of Update, we will be talking with Debra Vickers, the Public Relations Director for the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency. Debra will be talking about how their agency helps low-income people in West Central Missouri. She will also talk about her agency's relationship with the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. Debra talks about how all the Federal em...

On today's edition of your Update program, I'll be talking with Vernon County Presiding Commissioner Joe Wilson. Joe will be talking about the big cleanup day that happened on Saturday, April 12th. Joe will also discuss the Nevada/Vernon County cleanup day happening this Saturday, April 26th. Finally, Joe will talk about their new Business Manager, Eric Summer.

On today's Update program I talked to two people from the Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation. You will hear from President Greg Hoffman and Coordinator Amy Bishop. Greg will talk about how the foundation was able to get a new pickleball and basketball court in Nevada. Amy will describe their latest project is to help out those affected by last week's storm. Greg explains the found...

Nevada Regional Medical Center Foundation Director, Jennifer Eaton, joins us on the "Pride Report" to discuss the upcoming Foundation golf tournament set for Friday, May 9th in Nevada.  She discusses the purpose behind the tournament and to be involved in the tournament and/or in sponsorship opportunities.

On this edition of Update you will hear from Diana Morse and Donell Willey, two of the actors in the Fox Theater's presentation of "A Death of a Salesman". The Community Council on the Performing Arts in Nevada is presenting Arthur Miller's play from April 10th through the 13th at the Fox Playhouse, 110 South Main Street in Nevada. This episode describes the play, its main moti...