2025 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY
THINGS TO DO
PLACES OF INTEREST
FAITH AND WORSHIP
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Nevada/Vernon County Missouri Chamber of Commerce
4 IMPORTANT NUMBERS
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency:
Ambulance
417-667-5079
Fire............................................... 417-448-5105
Police 417-283-4400
Sheriff 417-667-6042
CITY OF NEVADA
Airport 417-448-5107
Alliance Office 417-448-5116
Animal Shelter 417-448-5109
Billing & Collections..................... 417-448-5115
Building Inspector 417-448-5102
City Council - for Messages 417-448-5102
City Clerk 417-448-5102
City Hall 417-448-5102
City Manager’s Office 417-448-5101
City Treasurer 417-448-5103
Community Center 417-448-5110
Golf Course (Frank E. Peters
Municipal Course Club House/Twin Lakes Sports Complex) 417-448-5111
Housing Authority 417-448-2730
Library 417-448-2770
Licensing 417-448-5115
Municipal Court 417-448-5108
Planning/ Code Enforcement 417-448-5113
Public Works 417-448-5114
Sewer Treatment Plant 417-448-5118
Tourism ........................................ 417-448-5505
Walton Pool 417-448-5112
Water/Sewer:
After-Hours Emergency 417-448-2710
Water Treatment Plant 417-448-5117
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Assessor ...................................... 417-448-2530
Associate Circuit Court .. 417-448-2525
Bridge Dept. .417-667-5204
Center Township Road Dept. 417-667-2269
Circuit Clerk. 417-448-2525
Collector/Treasurer 417-448-2510
Commissioners 417-448-2500
Coroner 417-667-3322
County Jail 417-283-4411
Court Reporter. ............................ 417-667-5016
Emergency Management 417-667-8236
Health Dept. 417-667-7418
Juvenile Office 417-667-5015
Probate Court 417-448-2525
Prosecuting Attorney 417-667-4862
Public Administrator 417-448-2570
Recorder 417-448-2520
Recycling Center 417-448-2509
Treasurer. ..................................... 417-448-2510
University Extension Center 417-448-2560
WIC Office 417-667-8447
Newcomer’s Relocation Guide: Chamber of Commerce 417-667-5300
Cable TV/Satellite Providers:
Airwave Communications (DISH) 417-667-9700
Fidelity Communications (Cable).......... 417-6672857
Garbage/Trash Service:
D B Disposal 417-876-4746
Shawn’s Trash Service 417-667-6771
Waste Corporation of America 800-747-7701
Gas Companies:
Liberty Utilities 800-424-0427
Electric Companies:
Barton County Electric Cooperative .................. 417-682-5636
Empire District Electric 800-206-2300
Evergy 888-471-5275
SAC Osage Electric Cooperative 417-876-2721
Healthcare:
Nevada Dialysis 417-448-0333
Nevada Medical Clinic 417-667-6015
Nevada Regional Medical Center 417-667-3355
NRMC Primary Care Center 417-667-6800
Nowcare Clinic 417-448-2439
VA Clinic 417-448-1133
Job Services: Missouri Job Center 417-448-1177
Newspapers:
Nevada Daily Mail/Nevada News.417-667-3344
Post Office:
Nevada Post Office 417-667-5241
Public Schools:
Bronaugh R-VII School District 417-922-3211
Nevada R-V School District (also serving Arthur, Deerfield, Metz, Milo, Moundville and Richards) ........ 417-448-2000
Northeast Vernon County R-I School District (serving Schell City and Walker) 417-465-2221
Sheldon R-VIII School District 417-884-5111
Recycling: Recycling Center 417-448-2509
TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC
Airports:
Nevada Municipal Airport 417-448-5107
Kansas City International 816-243-5237
Bus Lines:
Greyhound 800-231-2222
Jefferson Lines 800-451-5333
Car Rentals:
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Pittsburgh, KS) Serving Nevada . 620-231-2100
Kansas City Airport Car Rentals:
Ace 877-822-3872
Alamo 888-426-3296
Avis
800-831-2847
Budget 800-527-0700
Dollar .......................................... 800-800-4000
Enterprise 800-325-8007
Fox. 800-225-4369
Hertz. 800-654-3131
National 800-227-7368
Payless 800-729-5377 Thrifty 800-367-2277
Taxi Cabs:
Nevada Fare Share Transportation417-448-5500
Vehicle Registration:
Nevada License Office 417-448-5705
VEHICLE INSPECTION STATIONS
Nevada: Conner’s Auto Repair, LLC 417-667-2886
Eddie’s Auto 417-667-4877
Highley’s Alignment
TCB Towing & Auto Service 417-667-4869 Trey’s Garage 417-667-1963 County: Moundville Service Station (Moundville).
Executive Director: Jessica Sloniker
Advertising Information: Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce www.nevada-mo.com email: chamber1@nevada-mo.com
www.nevadadailymail.com
Publisher: Lorie Harter Design: Miranda Bronson
VERNON COUNTY CHAMBER Board of Directors
>> Goal We are dedicated to the betterment of the Nevada/Vernon County area through active involvement, leadership, and education. We are here to serve you, the business person, in many ways.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HISTORY
>> BUSINESS
Our business is your business. Each day our office is contacted by business people, new residents, visitors, and dignitaries seeking information on local businesses and services. The chamber refers and promotes member businesses. It is our business to keep our members informed on business matters in our community, state, and nationally that may be of importance to your business. We provide a link between you and the other businesses in the community.
>> COMMUNITY
In addition to our business dedication, the Chamber holds a high responsibility to the betterment of our community. With active involvements in our non-profit, community, and government agencies, we ensure our members are aware of the various opportunities in our area. The Chamber is responsible for planning and implementing numerous business and community events in order to enhance the quality of life for the Nevada/Vernon County area.
>> VISION
We are dedicated to moving Nevada and Vernon County toward a higher quality of life for all residents. Through active business and community involvement, we are ensuring the current and future success of our members, their families, and our community.
September 20, 1899 marked the start of the Commercial Club, the forerunner of today’s Chamber of Commerce. It was organized to “promote Nevada’s material welfare, encourage investors, manufacturers and all legitimate enterprises, and push Nevada to the front.”
In organizing, the President, Charles Strohm, indicated, “We want capital to flow into our city. We want labor employed. We want Nevada to become a great city.”
They voted to charge $100 for the entrance fee and $1.75 per month dues, payable quarterly. They pursued the “charge of securing splendid quarters and furnishing rooms in fine shape”, renting a suite of rooms in the Duck Building at $20 per
month. Original committees included Executive, Railroads, City, Health, Factories, Roads and Highways, Arbitration, Furnishings, Wholesale Establishments, Retail, Agriculture Products, Legislation, Insurance, Finance, Advertising, Receptions and Soliciting. Although changes in the organization have occurred, essentially the goals remain the same.
Today, the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce’s top priority is still that of promoting Vernon County and all of the components that make the community a success. The Chamber has a 13-member Board of Directors and an Executive Director. Membership is open to any business, individual, or organization doing business in Vernon County. The Chamber office is located at 225 W. Austin, Suite 200 in Nevada.
Board Members: Back Row: L-R: Time Wilson, Sheree Gayman, Sami McCullough, Jessi Bland, Richard Brockman, Front Row: Traci Cliffman, Lorie Harter, Sabrina Johnson, Leva Richmond Not Pictured: Scott Thies, Jae Miller, Sara Rains, and Kalli Gober.
VERNON COUNTY CHAMBER
Membership Benefits
>> Referrals
The Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce is committed to increasing each member’s business through referrals. The added value of only referring Chamber members increases the energy and enthusiasm within the Chamber. Several opportunities exist for our members to pass referrals to one another. The various networking opportunities sponsored by the Chamber are a great way to learn more about the various members and their services. It is our standard to only promote Chamber members.
>> Publicity
Targeted, effective, affordable, credible, the Chamber offers a variety of ways to promote your company and get noticed.
Website: The Chamber is online with an ever evolving website that lists all member organizations and provides a direct link to their website.
Chamber Community Guide: Our annual full-color Community Guides include a directory of all Chamber members by business category which enables everyone to contact the “Who’s Who” in the Nevada area business community, city map, and local information. The Guides are not only distributed locally, including every member hotel, but also to other Chambers/Visitor Centers within a 100-mile radius. 3,000 copies go out each year.
The Chamber “At a Glance”: The Chamber “At a Glance” is produced weekly and is distributed by way of email. New Chamber members are welcomed in the e-newsletter when they join. Also, member events are promoted.
>> Networking
For many of our members, networking is the core benefit of Chamber membership. Along with networking, the Chamber offers different events to assist the needs of all businesses.
Annual Awards Banquet: The Annual Awards Banquet serves as a time to celebrate and nominate those in our community for the highest and most prestigious awards of Nevada/Vernon County – the community awards.
- Business of the Year Award
- Excellence in Customer Service Award
- Prestigious Business Leader Award
- Young Professional of the Year Award
- Community Involvement Award
- Outstanding Volunteer Service of the Year Award
Brochure Rack “Members Circle”: A dedicated area in the Chamber office is available to Chamber members to display their brochures and business cards. We get hundreds of inquiries yearly through the mail, phone, e-mail, and walk-ins. Chamber members get priority referrals.
Announcements: The Chamber will help promote your next event or announcement with a member-wide eBlast and Facebook post with information on your event.
Coffee and Commerce with Nevada City Mayor: This event is on the fourth Thursday of the month. Coffee and Commerce provides an early morning social but professional venue. Participation is open to all.
Monthly Luncheon: This is a great opportunity on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to meet and network with fellow chamber members, have a great lunch and hear a featured speaker.
Jessica Sloniker Executive Director
VERNON COUNTY CHAMBER
We are in Business to Help Your Business
>> Letter from the President
I am truly honored to serve as the President of the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce. As a lifelong resident of Nevada, it is a privilege to be part of an organization dedicated to strengthening our community and supporting local businesses. This is my hometown, and I am deeply committed to working alongside all of you to make it the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
Our rural community holds a unique charm, and I look forward to fostering growth that not only attracts visitors but also encourages people to stay. Together, we can create an environment where businesses thrive, residents feel supported, and new opportunities arise for all. We are poised to continue building a vibrant and prosperous future for Nevada and Vernon County, and I am excited to be part of this journey with you.
As we move forward, I encourage you to engage with the Chamber and share your ideas. Together, we can create a community that we are all proud to call home. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to working with each of you in the coming months and years.
Warm
regards,
Samie McCullough President, Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce
VERNON COUNTY CHAMBER
Annual Gala & Awards Banquet 2024
The Chamber of Commerce holds its annual award’s banquet each year in March. Proceeds from the evening’s event not only support our civic groups and businesses in Vernon County, but also provide for scholarships to area high school graduates.
The banquet also serves as a time to celebrate and nominate those in our community for the highest and most prestigious awards for Nevada/Vernon County – the Community Awards
The Community awards recognize those businesses and individuals in our community who stand out in service and commitment to excellence. Nominations are collected by the Chamber and voted on by the Chamber membership.
Prestigious Business Leader: Traci Cliffman
Excellence in Customer Service: Great Southern Bank
Business of the Year: Hertzberg Furniture
Young Professional of the Year: Samie McCullough Community Involement: Elks Lodge #564 Outstanding
Service of the Year: Erica Skouby
HISTORY of Nevada & Vernon County
Progress was a popular word in the United States a century ago, and no less so in Nevada, MO. Nicknamed the “Gem City” of Southwest Missouri, the future was bright for the seat of Vernon County in the early 20th century. With a population of over 10,000 and a bustling courthouse square, the town looked forward to a prosperous days ahead.
>> Homeland of the Osage
The first European explorers to travel through what became Vernon County encountered the Osage, a tribe of proud warriors noted for their exceptional height and fighting prowess. Although feared by their neighbors, the Osage managed to coexist peacefully by the time an expedition led by Zebulon Pike traveled through the area in 1806. Eventually, the Osage signed a treaty ceding their lands in Missouri to the United States and moved west in 1826. Remnants of their last settlement can be seen at the Osage Village State Historic Site in the northeast part of the county.
>> Civil War Comes
Vernon County was founded in 1855 and named for Col. Miles Vernon, a Missouri State Senator and veteran of the War of 1812. When the Civil War began in 1860, Nevada City, the county seat, became known as the “Bushwhacker Capital” as many local men who did not join the Confederate Army chose to become guerrilla fighters, forming small bands which raided Union supply trains, ambushed Federal troops, and harassed Unionist civilians. Women, known as “Lady Bushwhackers” participated in the fight as well, sometimes acting as scouts, guides and suppliers for their men.
>> Out of the Ashes
Nearly every town in Vernon County, including Nevada City, was burned to the ground by 1865. Once the war ended, ex-Union and Confederate soldiers came together to rebuild their towns and farms. The Missouri Kansas & Texas (MKT) Railroad arrived in Nevada in 1870 and later the Lexington & Southern, bringing with them rapid economic and population growth. Virginia Alice Cottey founded Cottey College in 1884, which continues to this day as a prominent educational institution for women. State Hospital #3 for the mentally ill was built in 1887, becoming the largest building west of the Mississippi River. The cornerstone of the now iconic Vernon County courthouse was laid in 1906 and still stands as proudly today as it did over a century ago. A beautiful spring-fed lake surrounded by a park was created in the 1880s and later became known as Radio Springs. The lake was touted as a health and recreational resort for those wishing to swim, play, and drink the “healthful” waters.
As Nevada and Vernon County look forward to another exciting century of progress and change, the county boasts a rich and fascinating heritage and Nevada is still a “gem” of a city.
Bushwhacker Museum
212 W. Walnut St •Nevada, MO 64772
Open May 1- October 31 l Wed - Sat 10-4
The Bushwhacker Museum opened in 1965 in the former Vernon County Jail and Sheriff’s home on North Main Street, a building once described as a “dungeon of medieval malevolence”. The jail had such a bad reputation prior to its closing in 1960, that some prisoners supposedly preferred to spend time at the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City. The name of the museum hearkens back to the Civil War days when the town of Nevada City was nick-named the “Bushwhacker Capital”. The museum was named after the much feared and often colorful pro-Southern guerrilla fighters known as “Bushwhackers”. In 1997, the Bushwhacker Museum moved to the renovated Moss Building where it quickly grew to include exhibits on Osage Indians, Cottey College, railroads, State Mental Hospital #3, county schools, agriculture, and local medicine.
As a comprehensive regional history museum and genealogical research center, the Bushwhacker Museum serves the local community as a gathering place and a prominent attraction for tourists eager to learn more about the history of the Civil War in Missouri.
EDUCATION
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
>> Bronaugh R-7
Elementary (PreK-6); High School (7-12)
527 E 6th St, Bronaugh MO 64728.......Ph: 417-922-3211
>> Nevada R-5
811 W Hickory, Nevada MO 64772......Ph: 417-448-2000
• Weber Elementary (Pre-K - 2nd)
1501 N Ash........................Ph: 417-448-2070
• Truman Elementary (3-5)
901 W Ashland......................Ph: 417-448-2080
• Middle School (6-8)
900 N Olive............................Ph: 417-448-2040
• High School (9-12)
800 W Hickory.......................Ph: 417-448-2020
• Regional Technical Center
900 W Ashland......................Ph: 417-448-2090
>> Northeast Vernon County R-1
Elementary (PreK-6)
150 N Hickory, Schell City, MO 64783..Ph: 417-432-3196 High School (7-12)
216 E Leslie Ave, Walker MO 64790.....Ph: 417-465-2221
>> Sheldon R-8
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr, Sheldon, MO 64784 (PreK-12)....................................Ph: 417-884-5111
POST SECONDARY
>> Cottey College
Independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women with 2 yr. and selected 4 yr. programs
1000 W Austin, Nevada MO 64772..........Ph: 417-667-8181
>> Crowder College
Associate of Arts Degrees. Moss Higher Education Learning Center
600 W Edwards Place, Nevada MO 64772
Ph: 417-667-0518
EDUCATION VERNON COUNTY SCHOOLS
>> Bronaugh R-VII School District
527 E. 6th Street • 417-922-3211
The Bronaugh R-VII School District is a small, rural school district located in southern Vernon County. The district serves the towns of Bronaugh, Moundville, and the outlying areas. Bronaugh R-VII has an enrollment of approximately 200 students in grades K-12. The district offers two, halfday sessions of preschool and a full day Kindergarten class. High School students may participate in programs such as Vocational Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Leadership, dual credit courses, and Career Education classes at the Nevada Career Center.
Students may participate in basketball, baseball, softball, track and volleyball. Bronaugh’s mascot is the Wildcat, with their school colors being green and white. Currently, the district partners with the Liberal High School football program. The community is proud to support the students who live within the Bronaugh School District in all of their endeavors.
>> Nevada R-5 School District
811 W. Hickory • 417-448-2000
>> Northeast Vernon County R-I School District
216 E. Leslie Avenue • 417-432-3196
The Northeast Vernon County R-I School district is a small, rural school district located in northeast Vernon County. The district serves the towns of Walker and Schell City, and the outlying areas. Northeast Vernon County R-1 has an enrollment of 128 students at the elementary school and an enrollment of 107 students at the high school. Northeast Vernon County High School has been recognized in 417 Magazine as a top school for its overall performance and is also fully accredited by the Missouri DESE.
Students may participate in basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, cheer/ dance and also archery. Northeast Vernon County’s mascot is the Knight, with their school colors being black and silver.
The Nevada R-5 School District serves approximately 2600 children living in a 368 square mile area in Vernon County. The district includes two buildings for pre-school/ elementary students, a middle school, high school, and two locations that serve as technical career centers, plus the Ella Maxwell Center for the Performing Arts and multi-purpose building. The Nevada R-5 School District was recognized as a high performing school district for eleven of the twelve years the State of Missouri presented the Distinction in Performance Award. Nevada’s mascot is the Tiger, with their school colors being crimson and grey. The Nevada R-5 School District is fortunate to have such a supportive, caring community that values education and opportunities given to our students.
>> Sheldon R-VIII School DIstrict
100 E. Gene Lathrop Drive • 417-884-5511
The Sheldon R-VIII School District is a small, rural school district located in southeast Vernon County. The district serves the town of Sheldon and the outlying areas. Sheldon R-VIII has an enrollment of approximately 180 students in grades K-12. The district has a fully licensed and certified allday preschool for up to 20 students. Programs offered at Sheldon include Vocational Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Vocational Business, band, and dual credit classes. In addition, Sheldon utilizes the Lamar Area Vocational-Technical School to provide other vocational programs that are of interest to their students.
Sheldon is a fully accredited school district by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students may participate in basketball, baseball, volleyball, track and cross country. Sheldon’s mascot is the Panther, with their school colors being black and red.
For over 50 years 3M Nevada with over 600 employees has been producing products across numerous divisions and sending them around the world. We have taken pride in our community, our people and our progress over the years, and look forward to continued success for many years to come.
EDUCATION
POST SECONDARY SCHOOLS
>>
THE CAMPUS
COTTEY COLLEGE
The story of Virginia Alice Cottey and the founding of Cottey College is a familiar one to area residents. Guided by the belief that women deserved the same quality of education as men, she and her sisters pooled their money, $3,000, and built a school in Nevada, Missouri. Vernon Seminary, as it was known initially, opened its doors on September 8, 1884, in a two-story red brick building with 28 students from kindergarten through a two-year collegiate course.
The most obvious change over time has been to the face of campus. The central part of Main Hall, on Chestnut and Austin, was the campus for the first few years. As needed, the College added three residence halls, an academic building, a gymnasium (which now houses dance studios), another gymnasium, a chapel, and a library. Nevada residents may also remember the dedication of the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts in 1989, the Rubie Burton Academic Center in 1998, and most recently the Judy and Glenn Rogers Fine Arts Building in 2015. The Norman House was added as the Helen and George Washburn Center for Women’s Leadership in 1998. Today, the campus has 17 buildings on 11 city blocks with a lodge on 33-wooded acres.
>> THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
Although originally a school with classes from kindergarten through college, in 1932 Cottey dropped the lower grades and focused on the two-year collegiate program to concentrate resources and achieve accreditation. Today, Cottey offers fouryear degree programs in Biology; BusinessAdministration; Criminology; Elementary Education; English; Environmental
Studies; Health and Biomedical Sciences; International Business; International Relations; Liberal Arts; Organizational Leadership; Psychology; Secondary Education; and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The College anticipates adding additional baccalaureate programs in the next few years.
Cottey is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
>>INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
In 1949, the College initiated a program to recruit international students. Cottey became known as the “College of World Friendship” in the decade that followed. Approximately 13 percent of today’s student population is international, 20 percent of the faculty are from other countries, and this academic year 24 different countries are represented on campus. What’s more amazing, however, is Cottey’s commitment to send each student on a trip abroad. Cottey initiated its International Experience trips in 1999. Every sophomorelevel student is eligible to go on the oneweek trip to a European city over the first week of spring break. Those trip offerings have grown over the years as well. In 2018,
Cottey students may travel to England, Sri Lanka and India, or Japan. In past years students could choose from trips to Italy, Thailand, Tanzania, and New Zealand.
>>GROWTH
Cottey opened with 28 students in 1884. Today, full residential enrollment is 350 students, but the College is looking to grow. Most recently, the College raised over $3 million to create a centrally located common area in the lower level of the Chapel. The new Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Campus Life contains the Chellie Club, the campus snack bar/coffee shop, as well as the Bookstore/Spirit Shop and new outdoor and indoor meeting spaces. Dedicated in April 2020, the new campus center put a studentfocused space in the heart of campus. It is a place to build community, pay homage to the past, and generate excitement for the future.
Regardless of changes that may occur in the future, Cottey will hold fast to its mission to educate women to become learners, leaders and citizens in a global society.
For more information on Cottey College, please visit the website at www.cottey.edu.
EDUCATION POST SECONDARY SCHOOLS
>> HISTORY
Crowder College held their first classes in Nevada in August 1995 at the Nevada R-5 Bowman building, offering both traditional and interactive television courses to 85 part-time and 15 full-time students. In 2001, Crowder College Nevada moved into the Moss Higher Education learning Center after the Finis Charitable Trust donated over $110,000 to renovate the site. The current location offered classes to 170 students the first semester in the new space. Since that time, the campus has seen over 1,500 area residents complete Associate degrees from 18 neighboring communities. Both the Moss Trust and 3M Corporation have made significant contributions to Crowder Nevada since 1999.
>> CAMPUS
Classes are taught with highly qualified, local, full-time, or adjunct instructors. The Nevada Moss Higher Education Learning Center is the place for you to take classes closer to home or work. Flexible class schedules include early morning, afternoon, evening classes, as well as online for your convenience.
>> FACULTY & STUDENT BODY
Crowder College employs over 40 instructors and 10 support personnel. Approximately 400 students are currently served by the Nevada Campus every
CROWDER COLLEGE
year. Over 5,000 students have taken advantage of classes offered at the Nevada Campus – many of whom completed degrees and/or transferred on to complete bachelor’s degrees. Crowder College, as a Missouri community college, accepts A+ benefits to help accredited Missouri high school graduates fund their college tuition. Most can obtain a full associate degree with the A+ program.
>> STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Through a federal grant competition in 2009, Crowder College was awarded funds to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their post-secondary education. This is done by providing academic tutoring, which may include instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics, science, and other subjects; advice and assistance in post-secondary course selection; assist students with information on both the full range of student financial aid programs, benefits, and resources for locating public and private scholarships; and assistance in completing financial aid applications.
>> DEGREE PROGRAMS
There are several Associate of Arts degrees and an Associate of Science degree in Nursing that can be completed at the Moss Center. Students can also complete their Certified Nursing Assistant license as well as a Licensed Practical Nursing credential at the Nevada Site. Some of the courses offered include Computers, Accounting, Elementary Education, Business Administration,
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology & Physical Science, Nursing, English, College Algebra, Psychology, Art & Music History/Appreciation, Economics, Spanish, U.S. History, Literature, and many more.
The Nevada Campus boasts a remarkably successful and complete Associate’s degree in Registered Nursing. The nursing program’s first class of graduates included 8 students in May 2008. The program has grown and now graduates approximately 25 nurses each May. Current capacity for nursing students is 55. Licensed Practical Nurses can complete the program in one year if their core requisites are completed. Students may complete all their core subjects, plus apply and complete their nursing degree at the Nevada Campus. Classes are typically two days a week and clinicals are one day a week. Applications for the Nevada Nursing program are available by October 15th each year and must be completed and submitted by February 15 to be considered for the August-starting nursing program.
Practical Nursing was added to Crowder College in 2019. The program is offered in a two-semester format over 9 months. The program has capacity for 16 students each August. Applications for admission to the program open in December, with a closing application date in April.
Crowder Nevada partners with Missouri State University to offer a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Business through the Nevada campus. For more information about Crowder College, call 417-6670518 or stop by the campus at 600 West Edwards Place, Nevada MO 64772.
THINGS TO DO Osage Prairie YMCA
>> For Youth Development
>>For Healthy Living
>>For Social Responsibility
Established in 1997 and located on a ten acre plot of land on the northern edge of Nevada, the Osage Prairie YMCA is Nevada’s leading cause-driven organization for youth development, for healthy living, and for social responsibility. That’s because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. The Y is for everyone. Our programs, services, and initiatives enable kids to realize their potential, offer ways for families to have fun together, empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body, welcome and embrace newcomers and help foster a community wide service ethic. And that’s just the beginning.
>> OVER VIEW:
>> Youth Programs
- OPY Swim Club
- OPY Volleyball Club
- Youth Sports
- Youth Swim Lessons
- Birthday Parties
- Roller Skating
- Food Program
>> Fitness Center
- Indoor Track
- Fitness Equipment
Annually, the Y engages more than 3000 members and program participants throughout Vernon County and surrounding communities. As the area’s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive, our contributions are both farreaching and intimate—from our commitment to teach every child how to be safe in and around the water to the individual support we provide to an older adult seeking to maintain their mobility.
More than 20 years ago, the Osage Prairie YMCA was founded by a group of volunteers who wanted to improve this great community. Today, Y volunteers and our supporters remain at
the heart of our organization. It is only through the support of our hundreds of volunteers and public and private donors that we are able to serve more people and deliver on our cause to strengthen community. We are always seeking new volunteers who want to take an active role in bringing about meaningful, enduring change right here in our own community.
When you are involved with the Y, you help bring about lasting personal and social change. Whether it is nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving
our community’s health and well-being, or supporting and serving our neighbors, the Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure.
As Vernon County’s leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors every day to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
- Indoor Basketball Court
>> Indoor Pool
- Make a Splash Safety Program
>> Adult Programs
- Health & Fitness
- Adult Sports
- Senior Program
>> Childcare
- Afterschool
- No School Days
-Summer Day Camp
Library Board of Directors (2024-25):
Denise Carrick-Hedges
Lucia Green
Angela Hedges
Oindrila Roy
Julie Scotten
Caroline Taylor
Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear
THINGS TO DO Nevada Public Library
In 1898, a group of seventeen Nevada women met at the Hotel Mitchell to organize the town’s first library. A house‐to‐house canvass initially provided books to fill a small space, then additions to the collection were donated or financed through teas, socials, bazaars, and local entertainment. For the first few years, the library was housed in rooms provided by the Commercial Club in the Duck Block, at the Northeast corner of Washington and Cherry Street. When the Vernon County Courthouse completed construction in 1908, the County Court offered space to the library. The library remained there until 1917 when the town built its own library building, located on the corner of Austin and Ash, with $17,500 donated by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The Carnegie building was determined to be “distinctive and lofty, perfectly arranged and beautifully and artistically finished.” It was a handsome structure that served as Nevada’s public library for 80 years. Eventually, the library outgrew the stately structure that housed it.
The new library location was opened at 218 W. Walnut Street on May 12, 1997. This building had been erected in 1920 by the Moss and Urner families as a Ford Agency, and was donated to the library by the Finis M. Moss Charitable Trust. The extensive renovation was paid for by private donations from individuals, local businesses and a matching grant from the Moss Trust. The basement of the Finis M. Moss Building is leased to the Vernon County Historical Society and houses the Bushwhacker Museum. In June 2013, The Healthy Nevada Innovation Center opened in the upper level and is the hub for health & wellness programs for Nevada’s community.
For 125 years, the Library never changed its mission. The library is dedicated to preserving a link between the present and the past, and to providing the tools with which the future may be built.
Nevada Public Library joined Missouri Evergreen in September of 2023! Joining the statewide consortium of over 60 public libraries means that cardholders at NPL have access to nearly 5 million items! Visitors and members have access to many services including 11 public computers, free Wi‐Fi, fax/scanning/copy equipment, and Interlibrary loan. Cardholders may also borrow materials from NPL’s ‘digital branch’ that includes a vast collection of e‐books, digital magazines, and audiobooks for mobile devices. The Genealogy Research Center is located in the library with an impressive collection of local history documents and family research resources.
Programs such as Preschool Storytime, S.T.E.A.M. & Lego Builders Club for elementaryaged children, Teen gaming and crafting clubs, Winter & Summer Reading challenges for all ages, Family literacy & learning events, and Adult computer and hobby programs are offered throughout the year. Events for all ages are posted on the library’s website calendar and promoted through the library’s social media pages and local media outlets. The library also has spaces for quiet study, a community meeting room, and a MakerSpace learning lab/classroom.
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jodi L. Polk, Library Director 218 W. Walnut St Nevada, MO 64772
Phone: 417‐448‐2770
Email: info@nplmo.org Website: nplmo.org
THINGS TO DO
Farmers Market of Nevada & Vernon County
The Nevada/Vernon County Farmers Market is a vibrant Saturday gathering in Nevada.
Nevada Vernon County Farmer’s
The Market season runs from May through mid October.
Experience Saturday mornings from 9am-1pm at the NEW Centennial Hall & Pavilion located at the Vernon County Fair Grounds in Nevada, and Tuesday afternoons from 3-6pm at the North parking lot of Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC).
Find fresh food, locally raised meats, a variety of freshly baked goods and pies, to local raw honey, to crafts and artisan soaps, lotions, knife sharpening, live music and more.
The Nevada Vernon County Farmers Market hosts many annual events that include a Honey Bee Festival, Salsa Contest, Youth Maker Fair, and Holiday Market in mid November.
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Nevada Vernon County Farmers Market
Franklin P. Norman Community Center
The Franklin P. Norman Community Center is approximately 60,000 square feet of fun. The center offers two gyms, game room, lobby area for refreshments and meeting rooms with a kitchen option. Game room is equipped with aracade games, pool table, fooseball and X-box.
Basketballs and volleyballs are available to check out at no charge. Programs for all ages are offered through the Community Center. Free programs are offered at the center for various age groups. The Community Center is open seven days a week; closed on certain holidays.
Watch our Facebook page for new programs offered at the Community Center for all ages!
THINGS TO DO Nevada Parks & Recreation Local City Parks
The Nevada Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of park experiences for children and adults alike. With over 500 acres of park land, contained within 10 parks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
>> Twin Lakes Sports Complex (17320 E Quail Rd)
As the name suggests, Twin Lakes hosts the majority of the department’s youth and adult sports programs. On the four youthsized ball fields, youngsters participate in baseball, softball, and tee-ball programs, as well as tournaments. The two lighted softball fields host adult softball league play and tournaments, and the outfields serve as program locations for youth soccer and flag football programs. A lit football field is the practice home for the Nevada Little League Football program beginning in August.
>> Marmaduke Park (600 W Highland)
One of the most popular parks, Marmaduke Park offers a very popular Community Building, which can be rented for just about every occasion. There are two open air shelters, complete with picnic tables and grills, for your summer get-togethers. A 18-hole Disc Golf Course is also on-site, offering challenging holes and tees amongst the beautiful setting. Marmaduke Park hosts the community’s Fall Festival!
>> Earp Park (304 W. Austin)
A wonderful park right on the main strip of Nevada and a short walk from the Nevada square.
>> Davis Park (508 N. Centennial Boulevard (E. 54 Hwy)
Conveniently located off Highway 54 with one shelter house with three picnic tables, barbeque grills, park bench, drinking fountain.
>> Izaak Walton Park (500 W Atlantic Ave)
A ten-acre lake offers the angler numerous fish species to throw a hook at, and has been called the “best kept secret” of fishing southwest Missouri. A paved boat access ramp and accessible fishing pier are available, with only non-gas powered boats alowed.
Frank E. Peters Golf Course
>> Spring Street Park (1145 S. Spring St)
Nestled in the trees Spring Street Park offers two shelter houses with picnic tables, four barbeque grills and numerous other picnic tables on concrete pads. Plenty of space for play with four swings, a large play deck system for bigger kids and a tot lot with play deck, tot swings & merry-go-round in a separate fenced in area, a drinking fountain and restroom facilities.
>> Radio Springs Park (1100 S College St)
Both the upper terrace and lower terrace offer fun for everyone. On the upper terrace, a rentable, open-air shelter is available for any type of get-together, complete with picnic tables and grill. Two age appropriate playground structures reside “up top,” offering climbing, sliding and swinging for the young and the young-at-heart.
The lower terrace is home to the annual “Lights at the Lake” drive-thru holiday display (late November thru December), as well as the Department’s annual Candy Cane Hunt for the young ones the first Saturday of December.
A seven-acre fishing lake with a handicap accessible fishing pier and concrete boat ramp is encompassed by a half mile walking trail which offers up-close encounters with the local avian population. Extending out from the north lakeshore is the island where many a wedding has been held at the beautiful gazebo.
Plenty of parking and restroom facilities are available on both terraces.
These are just a partial listing of the city’s parks. For a complete listing, visit http://nevadamo.gov/city-parks/.
>> Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course. (17320 E Quail Rd)
This 18-hole championship course hosts daily play, league play for seniors and adults, high school tournaments, local tournaments, and even a cross country match or two. Open nearly year-round, the course is a great location to test your golfing skills.
Spring Street
THINGS TO DO Nevada Griffons
>> NEVADA GRIFFONS – THEN AND NOW
In 1984 a group of Nevada businessmen came together to discuss how to create and maintain a collegiate baseball program in Vernon Country. Planning and fundraising began, and the Nevada Baseball Club was born. A contest was held to find a name, and the Sportswriter for the local newspaper came up with the name Griffons. In his winning entry, he wrote….”Griffons is a natural nickname for a Nevada baseball team when you realize that it’s a combination of Griffith and Lyons, Nevada’s two well-known big league baseball players. Clark C. Griffith began his life here and saw it end somewhere else. George Lyons began his life somewhere else and closed it here. Somewhere between, both realized the ultimate dream of pitching in the major leagues. Lyons pitched for the St. Louis Browns and St. Louis Cardinals, and spent some time on the rosters of other big league teams. He, along with Ban Johnson, founded the American League. With his pitching career on the wane, Griffith joined with Johnson and Charles Comiskey to co-found the American League. As manager of the Chicago White Sox he won the first pennant in American League history in 1901. After retiring from professional baseball, Lyons spent a great deal of time working with the game on a local level, as evidenced by the fact that George Lyons Stadium bears his name.”
The Nevada Griffons played their first game at Lyons Stadium in the summer of 1985 as a member of the Jayhawk League. They enjoyed great success and most seasons culminated with a trip to the NBC (National Baseball Congress) World Series event in Wichita, KS. Nevada has been to the NBC 22 times with top 10 finishes 18 of those times. Mounting travel costs forced the Griffons to leave the Jayhawk League in 2009, joining with several other teams from that league as well as some newcomers to form the MINK League.
Today, the MINK League consists of nine teams. Besides the Griffons, the South Division is made up of the Joplin Outlaws, Sedalia Bombers and the Jefferson City Renegades. The North Division consists of the Des Moines Peak Prospects, Carroll (IA) Merchants, St. Joseph Mustangs, Chillicothe Mudcats and the Clarinda (IA) A’s. Each team is operated in a similar manner to a professional minor league team, providing players an opportunity to play under the same conditions using wooden bats and minor league specification baseballs, experiencing overnight road trips and playing nightly before fans in a stadium. Each summer, the Nevada community welcomes another group of collegiate players to their town. Players come from all over the United States to live with local families for a few months, hone their skills and play the game they love. Lyons Stadium is located on Highland Ave just west of North Ash street. We hope to see you at the ball park this summer!
2025 GAME SCHEDULE
*Game Start Times are 7:00 pm unless noted
May
30th @ Chillicothe
31st @ St. Joseph
June
1st vs Jefferson City (Church Night)
2nd vs Clarinda
4th vs Sedalia
5th vs N Missouri Nattys
6th @ Carroll *6:30
7th @ Carroll *6:30
8th @ Carroll *4:00
9th vs Chillicothe *5:00
11th @Clarinda
12th @ Clarinda
15th @ Sedalia
16th vs St Joseph
17th @ Chillicothe
18th vs Carroll
(Lunch Fundraiser)
19th vs Carroll
20th vs Carroll
21st vs Jefferson City *6:00
22nd vs Chillicothe *6:00
(Youth Rec Night)
23rd vs Clarinda
25th vs Sedalia (Youth Camp)
26th vs Jefferson City (Youth Camp)
27th vs Ban Johnson Giants (Parent’s Wknd)
28th vs Ban Johnson All Stars (Parent’s Wknd)
29th vs St Joseph (Parent’s Wknd)
30th League Rain Out Date
July
1st @ Sedalia
2nd vs Sedalia
5th @ Jefferson City
7th @ Chillicothe
9th @ Sedalia
10th @ Jefferson City
11th @ St Joseph
12th @ St Joseph
13th @ Clarinda
14th @ Clarinda
16th vs St Joseph
(Lunch Fundraiser)
(Fan Appreciation)
17th vs Jefferson City
20th League Rain Date
23 League Rain Date
THINGS TO DO Conservation Areas in Vernon County
>> LITTLE OSAGE PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AREA
Recreational Opportunities:
• Bird Watching – Species that may be seen are loggerhead shrike, Bell’s vireo, grasshopper sparrow, and eastern meadowlark
• Hiking
>> BRISTOW CONSERVATION AREA
Recreational Opportunities:
• Bird Watching
• Hunting – Deer (Fair), Dove (Fair), Quail (Fair), and Rabbit (Fair)
>> OSAGE PRAIRIE CONSERVATION AREA
Recreational Opportunities:
• Bird Watching – Viewing of prairie chickens is rare. Other birds that may be seen are Bell’s vireo, Northern harrier, upland sandpiper, and Henslow’s sparrow.
• Hiking – No designated trails
• Hunting – Deer (Fair), Dove (Fair), Quail (Fair), Rabbit (Good) and Turkey (Fair).
>> FLIGHT LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
Located seven miles north of Nevada on I-49/71 Highway, then 2.5 miles west on Route D, then four miles south on Route O. At the sign on Route O, take gravel road 1200 south one mile, then turn east on Lady Road.
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching
• Hiking – No designated trails
• Hunting - Deer (Fair), Rabbit (Fair), Squirrel (Fair), and Turkey (Fair). Water fowl Open (Good; Waterfowl hunting can be good at times on Flight Lake, but duck use is unpredictable. Hunter success varies widely.)
>> DOUGLAS BRANCH CONSERVATION AREA
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching
• Hunting – Deer (Fair), Dove (Good: one or two small sunflower fields -less than 15 acres are planted and manipulated for dove hunting.), Quail (Fair), Rabbit (Fair), Squirrel (Good), Turkey (Fair)
>> CEPHAS FORD ACCESS
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching
• Camping – Primitive Area (There is a privy and boat ramp near the designated camping area)
• Canoeing/Floating – Canoeing (Marmaton River)• Fishing - Catfish (Good), Other (Fair)
• Hunting – Deer (Fair), Rabbit (Fair), Squirrel (Fair), Turkey (Fair)
>> BALLTOWN ACCESS
Located nine miles north of Nevada on I-49/ Highway 71, take the Horton exit, travel west 1.5 miles on Earp Road, turn right and travel 0.5 miles north on Vernon County Road 1325. County Road 1325 veers left, becoming Dove Road for 0.3 mile, then turns north becoming 1300.
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing/Floating – Canoeing (Area adjoins Little Osage River)
• Fishing – Catfish (Good), Other (Fair)
• Hunting – Deer (Good), Squirrel (Good), Turkey (Good)
>> BIG DRYWOOD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching
• Fishing – Catfish (Good)
• Hunting – Deer (Fair)
>> BUSHWHACKER LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
Located off of Highway 43, 2.5 miles south of Bronaugh to Zodiac Road. Go east on Zodiac Road one mile.
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching – Good Diversity of grassland birds including Dickcissels, Grasshopper Sparrows, Henslow Sparrows, and Shorteared Owls. Prairie Chickens have booming grounds on the west side of the area.
• Camping – Individual Campsites
• Fishing – Bass (Good), Catfish (Fair), Crappie (Good), Other (Fair), Sunfish (Good)
• Horseback Riding – There is a 6.60 mile horse/hiking trail located southeast of the lake. The trail is closed to horseback riding during all Deer and Turkey hunting seasons.
• Hunting – Deer (Good), Dove (Fair), Quail (Good), Rabbit (Good), Squirrel (Good), Turkey (Good), and Waterfowl Open (Fair, though there are no managed wetlands, there are several ponds and the larger lakes that provide waterfowl habitat and hunting opportunities.)
>> FOUR RIVERS CONSERVATION AREA
(August A Busch Jr. Memorial Wetlands)
Located about 15 miles north of Nevada and five miles south of Rich Hill in Bates and Vernon Counties. The Headquarters may be reached from I-49/71 Highway by taking Route TT two miles east to 1600 road, then travel south about two miles.
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching – Over 180 species have
THINGS TO DO Conservation Areas in Vernon County
been seen on the area. All four wetland units provide excellent shorebird and waterfowl viewing opportunities at certain times of the year. There are also heron rookery in Unit 1 (south of the Little Osage River) in the Horton Bottom Natural Area. Waterfowl, Eagle, Pelican, and Shorebirds viewing on area roads (some roads closed during waterfowl season).
• Camping – Individual Campsites
• Fishing – Bass (Good), Catfish (Good; River fishing on the Marmaton, Little Osage, and Osage), Crappie (Good), Other (Good), Sunfish (Fair).
• Hiking
• Hunting – Deer (Good), Dove (Good; Sunflower and wheat fields are managed for doves, but success varies due to field quality and weather. Non-toxic shot is required), Quail (Fair), Rabbit (Fair), Squirrel (Good), Turkey (Good), Waterfowl Open (Good)
>> SCHELL-OSAGE CONSERVATION AREA
Located six miles west of El Dorado Springs on Highway 54 to Route AA, then north 12 miles to Route RA. The Area headquarters are one mile East on RA, an
additional half-mile east on gravel, then a quarter mile south on 2950 Road. The area features a unique combination of habitats including roughly 1,900 acres of bottom land and upland forest, 1,800 acres of cropland, 1,700 acres of old fields, and over 900 acres of lakes and ponds. Also, Little Headwaters, Little Gem, Little Stony Point, Little Savanna, and Little Sandy prairies combine to make up over 40 acres of remnant native prairie, which have been augmented with an additional 170 acres of restored grasslands. The nearly 1,800 acres of seasonally flooded wetlands provide habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl, shore birds, wading birds, and other wetland dependent species, which makes this area popular for both waterfowl hunters and birders. This area provides waterfowl hunting opportunity for up to 43 parties of hunters in the wetland units, including 25 blinds (two are disabled-accessible) and 18 designated wade-and-shoot positions (two of which are field opportunities). The area also contains fishable lakes and ponds totaling over 900 acres, in addition
to opportunity on the Osage River Arm of Truman Reservoir. There is also a boat ramp and primitive campground on each lake.
Activities include bird watching (including eagles), camping, fishing, hiking, hunting (deer, dove, quail, rabbit, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl).
Recreation Opportunities:
• Bird Watching
• Camping – Individual Campsites
• Fishing – Bass (Fair), Catfish (Good), Crappie (Fair), Other (Fair; Paddlefish snagging in Osage River/Truman Reservoir)
• Hiking
• Hunting – Deer (Good), Dove (Fair), Quail (Fair), Rabbit (Fair), Squirrel (Good), Turkey (Good)
For more information on these areas, hunting regulations, and other MDC related questions, call the El Dorado Springs MDC office at 417-876-5226 or go on-line to www.mdc.mo.gov
THINGS TO DO Osage Valley STATE HISTORIC SITE
Osage Indians were first recorded in 1673 by explorers Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette. The overall territory that the Osage Indian tribe would come to claim was vast. It included what is now southern Missouri, Arkansas, eastern Kansas and Oklahoma, with principal villages located in western Missouri where the streams known today as the Marmaton, Little Osage and Marais des Cynges come together to form the Osage River in Vernon and Bates counties. One particular village of Osage Indians lived on a high, open hilltop near the Osage River that is now preserved as the Osage Village State Historic Site.
At its height, the village contained 2,000 to 3,000 people and about 200 lodges. The everyday hustle and bustle of life in the village included the planting of gardens of corn, squash, and beans, and hunting for bison, bear, elk and deer. They
gathered fruit and fished in the nearby rivers and oxbow lakes. Pottery, weapons, and tools excavated from the site have provided information about the daily lives of the villagers. From the late 18th to the early 19th century, the Osage accounted for over half of the total trade in furs on the Missouri River.
After the United States government took control of the Louisiana Purchase territory in 1804, American settlers demanded protection from the Osage. In 1808 and 1825, the Osage signed treaties, giving up all of present-day Missouri and parts of Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. In 1872, they traded their remaining Kansas lands for the present reservation in Oklahoma. Despite a long history of losing homelands and cultural traditions, the Osage tribe in Oklahoma is today a thriving and prosperous nation.
1) THE LAST BIG OSAGE VILLAGE
Between 1775 and 1823, the Big Osage occupied another village to the west. This second and last Big Osage village in Missouri lay about five miles ahead between the two hills you see.
2)
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS
Excavations conducted in 1962 and 1963 revealed two large houses in the area before you. Archaeologists believe one of these was a ceremonial lodge and the other was a typical dwelling.
3) MANUEL LISA’S POST
At the northern end of Timber Hill, which is visible in the distance, stood Manuel Lisa’s post. The post was built in 1802 at the confluence of the Little Osage and Marmaton rivers between the Big Osage and Little Osage villages.
Through excavations at the site over the years, archaeologists have learned that the houses and ceremonial lodges were rectangular – 30 to 50 feet long and about 15 to 20 feet wide, with doorways that faced east. They were constructed of wood frames covered with rush mats, bark or buffalo skins. In 1971, the site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, the Osage Village State Historic Site features a walking trail and outdoor exhibits that help visitors to imagine the daily activities at this once-thriving Indian village. Various interpretive stops along the trail allow visitors to visualize the relationship of this site to other nearby Osage and early European sites that once existed on distant hillsides.
Osage Village State Historic Site Farm Road 2300 l Walker, MO 64790
Walking Tour
Visualize the once-thriving Indian village and the surrounding area as it was on your walk to interpretive stops along the site’s trail. The information listed to the left corresponds with numbers on the historic site map.
LITTLE OSAGE VILLAGE
About two miles past the Little Osage River stood the Little Osage village, occupied from the 1780s until 1823.
4) BLUE MOUND
The large hill before you is Blue Mound. Osage lore says that a number of prominent chiefs, including Pawhuska (White Hairs), were buried there.
Harmony Mission and Fort Osage Factory
Between 1821 and 1827, a Christian mission occupied a site about three miles from the confluence of the Marais des Cygnes and Osage rivers. Just down river was the site of a factory, or trading post, which operated from 1821 until about 1826 under the supervision of Fort Osage.
5) UTILIZED BEDROCK OUTCROP
Notice the two pecked depressions, which probably resulted from Osage woman cracking nuts, and two grooves for making bone tools.
6) AMERICAN SETTLEMENT
Americans were slow to settle this area even after the Osage left the state. E.T. Smith, the first settler here, came shortly after the Civil War. His house stood here until well into the 20th century.
7) BEDROCK FEATURES
Notice the bedrock outcrops in this area of the site. Signs of use by the Osage include bedrock mortars, small depressions from cracking nuts, grooves from sharpening bone tools and broad grooves from sharpening axes.
8)
FORT CARONDOLET
About five miles away, the Chouteau family of St. Louis built Fort Carondolet on the Osage River in 1795. It is probable that the fort burned after Manuel Lisa took over the Chouteau’s trade monopoly in 1802.
9) THE OSAGE VILLAGE
Imagine this site in 1774, when 2,000 to 3,000 people lived in about 200 lodges. The hilltop would have been worn bare by horses grazing, men and women working, and children playing. Skins drying on the ground or on frames, and meat and food drying on racks would have been everywhere. The hustle and bustle common during the Osage’s residence here was quite different from the peaceful setting you see today.
10) WATER
A stream from one of the springs that supplied water for the village ran through this ravine. Shortage of water may have been part of the reason for the tribe’s move to the Late Big Osage village about 1775.
THINGS TO DO Annual Events
>> FEBRUARY
• Eagle Days – Schell City, Schell-Osage Conservation Area (1st Saturday, even years)
>> APRIL
• Cottey Founders Day Weekend – 1st Weekend in April.
• Community Health Fair – Osage Prairie YMCA.
Variety of free health screenings and information.
• Champion Diamonds Baseball (April – June) Youth baseball tournaments most weekends.
>> MAY
• Area Wide Garage Sales – 1st Weekend in May. Contact Nevada Daily Mail for maps, 417-667-3344.
• Vernon County Farmers Market (May – Oct.) Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm at Vernon County Fairgrounds. Tuesdays, 3 pm-6 pm at North parking lot of NRMC
• Griffons Baseball (May - July)
>> JUNE
• ACRA/NCRA Sanctioned Professional Rodeo. Vernon County Fairgrounds. Three night event with bronco and bull riding, roping an barrel racing.
• Bushwhacker Days – 2nd week in June 12-14 (Thurs – Sat). Carnival, street fair, crafts festival, car show, games, contests, concessions, re-enactments and parade. Live entertainment featured throughout the celebration. Chamber of Commerce, 417667-5300.
• Bushwhacker Quilt Guild Show – Friday & Saturday of Bushwhacker Days. Non-juried. Open to all entrants. 417-667-7100
• Vernon County Youth Fair Tractor Pull
>> JULY
• Vernon County Youth Fair – 2nd week in July. A free fair, exhibits from 4H, FFA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from across the county. Livestock shows plus other exhibits are featured – one of Missouri’s largest youth fairs!
• Griffons Baseball
>> AUGUST
• Retailer’s Sidewalk Sale – 1st weekend in August.
• Hume Fair – 1st weekend in August, Main Street. Activities including ice cream social, gospel music,horseshoe pitching, parade, baby contest, car show, arts/crafts, rodeo and street dance.
• National Night Out – 1st Tuesday in August. Community sponsored, drug-free, crime prevention event.
• Sheldon Old Settlers’ Picnic
• Cottey Community Picnic/Partner Fair
>> SEPTEMBER
• Schell City Fall Festival - A weekend full of fun including races, parade, a street dance and mouth-watering food.
• Walker Fun Days – A fun-filled day for all ages. Parade, games, talent show, hamburger feed, and live music.
• MO Osage Territory Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous. Marmaduke Park. Traders and black powder sanctioned M. offhand match. Novelty – Pistol, Novelty – Trade Gun, Primitive/modern camping, modern crafters area.
• Bronaugh Fall Festival – 4th weekend in Sept, Main Street. Activities include a parade, free concert, Senior class benefit luncheon, vendors, games, and street dance.
• McGennis Youth Center BBQ & Auction
• Relay for Life
>> OCTOBER
• 4-H BBQ – 1st Sat. in October. Support this fundraiser at the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Contact Univ. of MO Extension,417-664-2560.
• United Way Oktoberfest & Chili Cookoff – 2nd Sat. in October, 10 am – 2 pm. Live entertainment, games, food and fun. Support local member agencies.
• Cottey Family Weekend – First Weekend in October.
• Safe Treats Parade – around downtown square and supporting businesses, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm.
>> NOVEMBER
• Holiday Open House – 2nd weekend in November. Retailers’ open houses to “kick off” the holiday season with great deals and gift ideas. Get in the holiday spirit and shop local!
• Veteran’s Day Activities – Veterans Day. Activities to recognize veterans and their families throughout the day at the High School, Vernon County Senior Center, Lodges, and parade around the downtown square with a memorial ceremony.
>> DECEMBER
• Christmas Parade – 1st. Fri. in December. Celebrate the holiday season around downtown with the parade and NRMC Tree of Shining Memories Lighting Ceremony. Chamber of Commerce, 417-667-5300.
• Lights at the Lake (Thanksgiving-Dec. 31st) – Radio Springs Park. Take a beautifully lit drive around the lake with donations to a local group each evening.
THINGS TO DO Vernon County Festival BUSHWHACKER DAYS 2025
Bushwhacker Days is a family festival that is held on the second weekend of each June. The festival recognizes the history of Nevada/Vernon County. Bushwhacker Days 2025 will continue the celebration with family and friends by providing an entertaining festival and fun events for all ages.
Opening ceremonies for the festival begin Thursday evening with royalty coronation, a cookout and Gospel night entertainment. Friday night the festival continues with vendors and craft booths setting up around the square along with entertainment on the main stage. A motorcycle show & games as well as car/truck/tractor show are held around the square. Vendors & craft booths continue through Saturday with many local unique items you cannot find anywhere else. Throughout Saturday there are historic re-enactments on the square as well as historic presentations at the Bushwhacker Museum. The quilt show is held throughout the day at the Community Center. You won’t want to miss the parade Saturday night at 6:05 pm followed by the grand finale of the festival with main stage entertainment and a free concert! Pride Amusement carnival opens Thursday night and is open nightly through Saturday with armbands every evening.
Bushwhacker Days is made possible each year by countless volunteers on the Bushwhacker Sub Committee and sponsored by local businesses, individuals, City of Nevada Tourism, Vernon County Commissioners, and the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce.
Updated schedules of events can be found at www.nevada-mo.com under the Bushwhacker Days tab.
CHURCHES Religion in Vernon County
There are over 50 churches active in the area, representing more than a dozen denominations. Many churches are also active in supporting social services that help the less fortunate in their communities.
Many denominations are represented in Vernon County allowing residents the ability to choose the church community in which they feel most comfortable practicing their faith. Most churches are also active in the community, helping to create a caring and compassionate environment in which to live and support our neighbors.
The Ministerial Alliance is a fellowship of clergy from various Churches in Vernon County who have diverse theological views but who have found it beneficial for the Churches and the community to gather for fellowship and to share information. The Ministerial Alliance meets monthly. This spirit of collaboration is conducive to creating a strong community.
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
425 E. Cherry St.
Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-2607
The Rev. Dr. James Lile, Jr., Rector
Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM
Anchor Fellowship
621 S. Pine St. Nevada, Mo 64772
Tony Atkins Pastor
Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM
Bible Baptist Church
18770 E. 54 Hwy • Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-2696
Joshua Pyle, Pastor
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM & 6PM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM
Bronaugh Baptist Church
284 E. 3rd St. Bronaugh, Mo 64728
417-842-3085
Frank Agee, Pastor
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM
Bronaugh Christian Church East 4th St
Bronuagh, Mo 64728
Nick Hardison, Pastor
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM
113 W. Arch St. Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-2503
Rev.Terry Mosher, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Church of Christ, Nevada PO Box 331, Hwy 54 West Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-2462
Dick Harris, Minister Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM
Church of God Holiness 320 W. Main Deerfield, Mo 64741
Norman Black, Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM
Church of the Nazarene 1733 N. Ash St. Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-3414
Rev. Megan Allen, Pastor
Email: nevadanazarene@gmail.com
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM & 6:00 PM
Wednesday 6:30 PM
This listing may or may not include all churches in Vernon County
Christian Church
17449 S. T Hwy Deerfield, MO 64741
Sunday School: 10:00 AM Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM
Community Christian Church
301 W. Walnut St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-7410
Josh Smith, Pastor
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 PM
Wednesday Men’s Bible Study 7:00 PM
Community of Christ
500 E. Allison St. Nevada, Mo 64772
Pastoral Leadership Team: Bill Garwood: 417-321-4900
Marsha Harper: 417-667-6171
Kathe Rader: 417-876-5270
Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM
Crossroads Community Church
500 W. Highland Ave. Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-6737
Tom Rea, Pastor
Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM
Adult Bible Study 9:00am
Youth Bible Study 9:00am
Deerfield Baptist Church 178 West 2nd St
Deerfield, Mo 64741
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM
Disciples Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
125 N. Prewitt St. Nevada, Mo 64772
620-768-9137
Harold Hicks, Pastor Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church
301 E. Highland Ave. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-6036
Dr. Kevin Daugherty, Pastor
Sunday Worship: 9:00 am - Traditional Service 10:00 am - Small Groups Bible Study 11am - Contemporary Service
Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer: 6:00 PM
Wednesday Kids Kore: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday night Youth at “The Branch” - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
First Christian Church
2247 N. Osage Blvd. Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-3540
Dr. Jeff Robinson, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church
500 N. Olive St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-2739
Rev. Laura Agee, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM
Calvary Baptist Church
Clayton
CHURCHES
Religion in Vernon County
Harwood Baptist Church
323 N. Brown St. Harwood, Mo 64750
Jon Caudle, Pastor 417-309-1674
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM Wednesday 6:00 PM
Heritage Baptist Church
927 N. Olive St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-321-0276
Jeff Adams, Pastor
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship: Sunday 10:30AM & 6PM Wednesday 7:00 PM
Horton United Methodist Church 7358 S. 1444 Rd. Richards, Mo 64778
Bob Beaver
Worship: Sunday 9:00 AM
House of Prayer Church PO Box 171 Nevada, Mo 64772 417-321-2333
George McCartney, Pastor
Life Church
421 N. Centennial Blvd. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-9760
Kevin Bell, Pastor
Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM
Life Walk
224 E. Walnut St. Nevada, Mo. 64772 417-448-6998
Steve Russ, Minister
Worship Experience 9:00 a.m. Worship Experience 10:30 a.m. lifewalknevadamo@gmail.com
Living Hope Ministry
215 E. Marvin Ave. Walker, Mo 64790 417-876-9398
Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM Wednesday 7:00 PM
Mennonite Church of Walker 24219 East EE Hwy. Walker, Mo 64790 417-465-2440
Metz United Methodist Church
124 S Petty St. Rich Hill, Mo 64779
Bob Beaver
Worship: Sunday 10:15 AM
Milo Baptist Church
283 S. Birdseye St. Milo, Mo 64767 417-667-0625
Jim Davis, Pastor
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM
Montevallo Baptist Church 29078 East E Hwy. Montevallo, Mo 64767
Dr. Jim Davis, Pastor (660-679-4373)
Sunday School: 10:30 Worship: Sunday 11:00am
Moundville United Methodist Church 229 N. Church St. Moundville, Mo 64771
Kay Zimmer, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 AM Worship: Sunday 9:00 AM
Nevada Assembly of God 2247 N. Osage Blvd. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-2497
Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM
Nevada Free Will Baptist Church 1030 S. Clay St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-549-6383
Rev. Jacob Jones, Pastor/ Teacher
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Sunday Morning Bible Fellowship: 10:00 AM
Sunday Morning Worship: 11 AM
Pentecostal Assembly 2010 N. Ash St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-8353
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM
Pine Street Baptist Church 240 N. Pine St. Nevada, Mo 64772
417-667-2687
Chad Bailey, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:45 AM Wednesday 6:00 PM
Priest Nation Ministries Walker, MO 64790 417-321-2432
Herbert Scholes, Minister Worship: Sunday 9:30 AM
Rinehart Christian Church 9443 S. 900 Rd. Richards, Mo 64778 417-484-3380
Kevin Moyers, Minister Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM
Riverside Cowboy Church 16001 S. 1250 Rd. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-684-7562
Roger Beach, Pastor Tuesday Services: 7:00 PM
Schell City Christian Church 160 N. Maple St. Schell City, Mo 64783
Seventh - Day Adventist 15467 E. Quail Rd. Nevada, Mo 64772
Mike Carner, Pastor Bible Study: 10:00 AM Worship: Saturday 11:00 AM
Sheldon Baptist Church 105 Commercial St. Sheldon, Mo 64784 417-884-5132
Rev. Jerod Lamb Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM
Sheldon Christian Church 200 S. 1st St. Sheldon, Mo 64784 417-884-2235 Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM
Sheldon United Methodist Church 106 N. 2nd St • Sheldon, Mo 64784
417-884-5277
Rev. Wayne Coble Sunday School: 10:00 AM Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM
St. Mary’s Church 330 N. Main St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-7517
Father Pete Savidge Worship: Saturday Mass 5:30 PM Sunday Mass: 10:30 AM
St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA 15156 E. Pony Hill Rd Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-7209
Adult Sunday School: 10:00 AM Worship: Sunday 11:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 1630 N. Ash St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-321-5564
Rev. Johannes Brann Worship: Sunday 8:30 AM
United Methodist Church of Nevada 500 S. College St. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-667-5435
Michelle Whitlock, Pastor Worship: Sunday 9:30 AM Bible Study: Sunday 10:45 AM
Walker Christian Church 108 S. 3rd St. Walker, Mo 64790 417-465-2582
Norm Conklin, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship: Sunday 10:30 AM
PLACES Vernon County Courthouse
Vernon County, Missouri was organized on February 27, 1855 and is named for Miles Vernon, a three-time Missouri Senator from Laclede County. In the same year commissioners bought 50 acres for $250 as the site of the county seat. The county seat was first called Fairview; later the name became Nevada City. Now known as just Nevada, it is geographically located in the center of the county.
The first courthouse was completed in 1857. The upper story was used for county offices and the lower floor held the courtroom and was also available for religious services of all denominations. This building was located one block west of the public square. Appropriations of $900 were made for construction of the building which measured 28 feet by 18 feet with the first story nine feet high, the second story seven feet. This building was burned with the rest of the town by Federal troops on May 26, 1863. For lack of a suitable building in Nevada, the first post-war sessions of the County Court were held at Little Osage.
The second courthouse was built in the center of the Nevada City square in 1868. The final costs totaled approximately $25,000. The 50-by-60-foot brick building had a 15-foot tower that rose from a 10-foot base. The building faced south. In time it deteriorated and was sold and razed in 1906.
The present Vernon County Courthouse was completed in 1908. The threestory, Carthage limestone, Romanesque Revival style building measures 80 by 100 feet and rises to 126 feet at the top of the dome. It was the first courthouse built in Missouri after the Civil War and for a time, viewed as the finest in this part of the state.
The original call for bids stated: “…that the said building be of a size to meet the wants and needs of Vernon County for fifty years. The size must not be so large as to sacrifice quality to size, that it should be proportionate to the perspective of the square, that said building complete shall not exceed the cost of $75,000.” During construction, rapidly rising costs caused alterations to be made to the original plans.
An example of materials substitution was the change made to the main staircase from marble and iron to quarter-sawed oak. In actuality the final costs for the courthouse amounted to almost $80,000.
Our Courthouse was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places on June 27, 1997. A life-size bronze statue, erected by the State of Missouri, was dedicated on the Courthouse lawn in Nevada in 1935 to the memory of William Joel Stone, a Vernon Countian who served Missouri as a Congressman, Governor, and United States Senator. From 1872 to 1874 he also served as Prosecuting Attorney for Vernon County.
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
PLACE OF INTEREST - Right Here at home
CAMP CLARK
East of Nevada on Highway K - 1908
THE MURALS (Exterior)
“The Lone Osage” by Ed KoksiAustin (US 54) between Main & Cedar
“The Train Arrives” by Ed Koksi - (1999)Business US 71 at Cherry
“The Hotel Mitchell” by Tony UdovichCorner of Cherry & Washington
“Drink Coca-Cola” restored by Ed KoksiCorner of Cherry & Commercial
“Kitchen Essential” by Jeanette Hawkins Corner of Washington & Walnut
Kansas City, MO
PLACES Close to Home
JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM VERNON COUNTY
>> HALF HOUR FROM NEVADA, MISSOURI
• Harry S. Truman Birthplace, Lamar, MO
• Museum of Pioneer History, Butler, MO
• Silverline Ranch, El Dorado Springs, MO
• National Historical Site, Fort Scott, KS
• US National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS
• Big Brutus, Mineral, KS
>> WITHIN 1 HOUR FROM NEVADA, MO
CLINTON, MO TRUMAN LAKE
Henry County Museum and Cultural Arts Center — The Henry County Museum and Cultural Arts Center is located in Clinton Square and features a chronicle of events that helped to shape the area.
OSCEOLA, MO
Osceola Cheese Factory — Nationally known cheese factory where you can sample before you buy.
STOCKTON, MO
Stockton Lake — camping, fishing, swimming, boating, sailing and diving.
JOPLIN, MO
Hoover Historical Museum, Tri-State Mineral Museum, Spiva Art Center, Joplin Little Theatre, Wildcat Glades, Missouri Southern State University.
CARTHAGE, MO
Precious Moments Chapel, Historical Phelps House, Civil War Museum, Kendrick House, Red Oak II.
DIAMOND, MO
George Washington Carver State Park.
>> HOUR AND A HALF HOUR FROM NEVADA, MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY, MO
Only 1 ½ hours away for all that a bigger city offers! Visit Crowne Plaza, shop the day away and visit historical attractions in the home of blues, jazz and KC barbeque.
Wildcat Glades
Precious Moments
George Washington Carver State Park
Red Oak II
Stockton Lake Big Brutus
PLACES Historic Homes & Driving Tour
BUSHWHACKER MUSEUM
The Old Jail231 North Main, 1860-1871
The Museum212 West Walnut, 1920
W. F. NORMAN CORPORATION
220 North Cedar, 1898
DANIEL P. STRATTON HOUSE
321 North Washington, 1881
WILLSTON D. BAILEY HOUSE
812 North Washington, 1886
E.J. WARTH HOUSE
819 North Washington, mid-1880s
H.P. HILDEBRANT HOUSE
823 North Washington, 1900
HARRY DUCK HOUSE
937 North Washington, 1900
W. A. ARMSTRONG HOUSE
1008 North Washington, 1895
JOHN BERGHAUSER HOUSE
305 East Central, 1889
ALBERT CHURCHELL HOUSE
303 East Vernon, 1880
A.J. (ANDY) KING HOUSE
700 West Walnut, 1890
JACOB S. WACHTEL HOUSE
903 West Walnut, early 1880s
W. T. BALLAGH HOUSE
810 West Cherry, 1880
EDWARD T. STEELE HOUSE
805 West Cherry, 1913
FRENCH H. GLENN HOUSE
738 West Cherry, 1903
GEORGE WILLSON HOUSE
128 South Clay. 1906
NICHOLAS JOHANNES HOUSE
505 West Austin, 19191920
WALLACE MATTOX HOUSE
204 South West, 1890
COTTEY COLLEGE
1000 West Austin, Founded in 1884
W.F. NORMAN HOUSE
400 South College, 1923-24
RADIO SPRINGS PARK End of South College Street, 1887
H.W. LANCASTER HOUSE 806 West Sycamore, 1906
LARKIN CALLAWAY HOUSE
525 West Arch, 1891
THOMAS HACKETT HOUSE
503 West Sycamore, 1900
JOHN HUSTON HOUSE
404 South Adams
JOHN MIMS HOUSE
411 South Adams, 1893
JAMES A. DALY HOUSE 624 South Ash, 1895
Z.C. KELSO HOUSE
226 West Arch, 1884
JAMES B. ROBINSON HOUSE
312 South Main, 1890
JOHN CLACK HOUSE
504 South Cedar, 1880
FRANK JAMES HOUSE 520 South Cedar
WILLIAM JOEL STONE HOUSE
527 South Cedar, 1876
DEEPWOOD CEMETERY 800 South Washington, 1869
ROBERT J. McGOWAN HOUSE
320 South Lynn, 1898
HEARTLAND BEHAVORIAL
1500 W. Ashland, 1889
MEMORIAL BUILDING (ARMORY)
402 East Cherry, 1908
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
425 East Cherry, 1877
VERNON COUNTY, MISSOURI
>> Bronaugh (City)
Rauni Brown, Clerk 383 E. 4th St., Bronaugh, MO 64728
>> Deerfield (Village)
Wayne Sisseck, Board Member PO Box 123 Deerfield, MO 64741
>> Metz (Village)
Floyd Kennedy, Board Member 345 W Walnut St. Rich Hill, Mo
>> Milo (Village)
Kevin Williams, Board Member
224 S. Thomas, Milo, MO 64767
Lisa Clark, Clerk PO Box 18 Milo, MO
>> Moundville (Village)
Julie Wood, Collector 140 N Main Moundville, MO 64771
Carig Bott, Treasurer 233 E 3rd St. Moundville, Mo 64771
>> Nevada (City)
George Knox, Mayor City Hall
110 S Ash St Nevada, MO 64772
Cindy Dye, Clerk City Hall 110 S Ash St Nevada, MO 64772
>> Richards (Village)
Casey Fogel, Mayor P.O. Box 1 Richards, MO 64778
Tiffany Ellis, Clerk
>> Schell City (City)
David McCubbin, Mayor P.O. Box 22, Schell City, MO 64783
Erin Lee, Clerk
>> Sheldon (City)
Robert Sewell, Mayor P.O. Box 500 Sheldon, MO 64784
Tammy Goodwin, Clerk
>> Walker (City)
Harold Walters, Mayor PO Box 58 Walker, MO 54790
Susan Thompson, Clerk
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
City of Nevada
CITY
CITY MAYOR
George Knox Ph: 417-448-5101
CITY MANAGER
Gary Edwards ...........Ph: 417-448-5101
POLICE CHIEF
Chief Casey Crain... Ph: 417-448-5100*
FIRE CHIEF
Chief Taylor McKlintic...Ph: 417-448-5105*
VERNON COUNTY
PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
Joe Wilson Ph: 417-448-2500
NORTHERN COMMISSIONER
Cindy Thompson Ph: 417-448-2500
SOUTHERN COMMISSIONER
John Shorten Ph: 417-448-2500
Police Department
SHERIFF
Mike Buehler Ph: 417-283-4400*
VERNON COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Leland Splitter Ph: 417-667-5079*
*Non-emergency
The Nevada Police Department dates back to the days of the American frontier when local Law Enforcement consisted of the elected Town Marshal and a few deputies. After more than 150 years of service to the community, the current Nevada Police Department, consisting of twenty one professional members, continues to protect and serve the citizens of Nevada into the 21st century.
The police department now consists of a Patrol Division, Detectives, and Administration Division. Specialized units consist of Crises Intervention Team (CIT), Crime Scene Investigations (CSI), Community Oriented Policing (COPPS) and Domestic Violence Investigations.
Preventing crime is our first operational priority. We understand that building, cultivating, and maintaining the community’s trust is the key element in crime reduction in our City.
The men and women of the Nevada Police Department will remain diligent in their efforts to identify and arrest criminals and help our citizens develop longterm solutions to community challenges.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
City of Nevada
Fire Department
Nevada Fire Department serves an area of approximately 9 miles with a population of 8,700, and a daytime population of 11,000. The department is staffed with twelve full time line personnel and 1 Chief officer. Operations are conducted out of one station utilizing two engines, one 75’ ladder, one medium duty rescue, and several support vehicles. The city is protected by a daily onduty shift of four personnel.
NFD provides a wide range of emergency and non-emergency services including: Fire suppression, BLS First Responding, and Technical Rescue. Other services provided include fire and life safety presentation, inspections and an active training program. Currently our department holds an ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating of four.
Our new fire department located at 316 W. Cherry, is approximately 9,200 square feet, with four drive through bays. The station is divided into three areas of operations. The administrative offices are in the front part of the building; the back area of the station consists of living quarters for the full time staff. The northern side of the station is where the apparatus is stored, as well as used for indoor training.
The new fire station provides a safe and secure facility for the firefighters to provide professional service to the citizens of Nevada and Vernon County.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Vernon County Ambulance District
The Vernon County Ambulance District encompasses all of Vernon County, and its tax base is limited to Vernon County. However, it provides services as called upon by neighboring counties. The Vernon County Ambulance District staff work a schedule of 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off, serving a resident population of approximately 20,500.
Typically, the district will have two fully staffed ambulances during the peak hours with overnight coverage of one staffed ambulance. The county contains approximately thirty miles of heavily traveled four lane highways and approximately thirty miles of two lane federal highways, with the total area served of 840 square miles and includes many miles of county roads.
The district employs an EMS Director, a Human Resources Manager, as well as office staff. The medical crews are supplemented by an active roster of part-time and reserve staff.
Sheriff’s Department
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office will protect and serve every citizen of Vernon County. The Sheriff Department’s staff members strive for a safe and secure county for all. With the entire staff of the sheriff’s office and the citizens of our county working together as partners, we can all be proud to call Vernon County our home.
The main focus of the Sheriff’s Office is crime prevention. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office is charged with investigating all crimes, providing court security, serving court papers, patrolling the county, providing educational services to all youth and
VOTER REGISTRATION
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Voting in Vernon County
VOTING & ELECTION INFORMATION POLLING PLACES
Polling locations open on Election Day at 6 a.m. and are open until 7 p.m
PRECINCT PLACE
Badger Milo Fire Barn
LOCATION
178 E. Main , Milo
Bellamy Sheldon United Methodist Church 106 N. Second, Sheldon
Blue Mound City Hall of Schell City 134 S. Main, Schell City
Bronaugh Bronaugh City Hall 178 E. 4th, Bronaugh
Center Outside Centennial Hall Building 1500 E. Ashland, Nevada
Dederick Harwood Town Hall 241 E. Coates, Harwood
Deerfield Deerfield Baptist Church 178 W. Second, Deerfield
Ellis Centennial Hall Building 1500 E. Ashland, Nevada
Harrison Moundville Community Building 10114 E. F Hwy, Moundville
Harwood Harwood Town Hall
241 E. Coates, Harwood
Horton Metz Methodist Church 124 S. Petty, Metz
Lake YMCA
Lone Star YMCA
500 W. Highland, Nevada
500 W. Highland, Nevada
Metz Metz Methodist Church 124 S. Petty, Metz
Milo Milo Fire Barn
178 E. Main , Milo
Montevallo Sheldon United Methodist Church 106 N. Second, Sheldon
Moundville Moundville Community Building 10114 E. F Hwy, Moundville
Oak Grove YMCA
500 W. Highland, Nevada
Richards Deerfield Baptist Church 178 W. Second, Deerfield
Schell City City Hall of Schell City 134 S. Main, Schell City
Sheldon Sheldon United Methodist Church 106 N. Second, Sheldon
Shiloh Deerfield Baptist Church 178 W. Second, Deerfield
Stotesbury Metz Methodist Church 124 S. Petty, Metz
Virgil York Farms 17150 S. HH Hwy, Vernon/ Cedar County line
Walker Walker Community Building 103 N. 5th, Walker
Ward I First Baptist Church
301 E. Highland, Nevada
Ward II Home Economics Building 1488 E. Ashland, Nevada Centennial Parks Fairgrounds
Ward III First Baptist Church
301 E. Highland, Nevada
Ward IV United Methodist Church 500 S. College, Nevada
Ward V Home Economics Building 1488 E. Ashland, Nevada Centennial Parks Fairgrounds
Ward VI Centennial Hall Building 1500 E. Ashland, Nevada
Ward VII First Baptist Church 301 E. Highland, Nevada
Ward VIII YMCA
500 W. Highland, Nevada
Visit https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote for additional information.
Congressional District: 4 l Legislative District: 31
Representative District: 125
>> Do I need an ID to vote?
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF VOTER ID
Show one of the forms of acceptable identification and sign the poll book to obtain your ballot:
• A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
• A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card;
• A nonexpired United States passport; or
• Another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election.
*If the driver or non-driver license has expired after the most recent general election, it is an acceptable form of voter ID.
If you do not possess any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot.
Your provisional ballot will count if: (1) you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID; or (2) the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record.
If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted.
>> How do I get a free photo ID?
If you do not possess an acceptable form of photo ID, you might be eligible for a free Missouri nondriver license for voting purposes.
The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the license offices throughout the state, provides one (1) nondriver license at no charge to Missourians who wish to obtain a photo ID for voting purposes (and do not already have one).
Call 573-526-VOTE (8683) or visit https://dor.mo.gov/
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records, can provide one (1) fee exempt copy of a certified Missouri birth certificate to an individual seeking to obtain one (1) free nondriver’s license in order to vote in Missouri if the applicant does not already have a current nondriver’s license or current driver’s license. Call (573) 751-6387 or email VitalRecordsInfo@health.mo.gov
The Missouri Secretary of State will help you obtain official documents needed to get a Missouri nondriver license. Examples include birth certificate; marriage license; adoption decree; U.S. Department of State naturalization papers; or court order changing one’s name. We will pay for official documents from other states or the federal government.
If you do not have a Photo ID, and want our help click the link below and complete the form to get started. The Secretary of State’s office will receive your information and help you obtain the documents you need.
ABSENTEE VOTER’S BALLOT
Missourians who are not able to go to their polling place on Election Day may vote absentee beginning six weeks prior to an election. Voters can request absentee ballots from the County Clerk’s Office in person, by mail or by fax, 100 W Cherry, Ste. 6, Nevada, MO 64772.
Mail in or faxed absentee ballot requests must be received by the County Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to any election. Voters can vote by absentee in the Clerk’s Office until 5:00 p.m. the night preceding the election.
REGISTER TO VOTE:
County Clerk’s Office 417-448-2500
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Social Services/Health • via Postcard
• via Federal Post Card Application (Military)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Vernon County Snapshot
Location: Located in Southwest Missouri, Nevada is the county seat of Vernon County. Nevada is located 90 miles south of Kansas City, 95 miles northwest of Springfield, 45 miles north of Joplin, and 20 miles east of Fort Scott, Kansas.
Boundaries: City Boundary: 8.98 sq miles County Boundary: 826.40 sq miles
Elevation: Nevada: 880 feet
Source:
Source: ESRI, Forecast 2022 Business Summary
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Nevada was first established in 1855; incorporated in 1869. Nevada, with a population of 8,357 is the largest town within Vernon County. The City of Nevada Council consists of five members elected at large by the voters of the City for three year terms. The Council selects one of its members to serve as mayor, who chairs City Council meetings and serves as the spokesperson for the City Council. The City Council also selects a member to serve as mayor pro tem, who assumes mayoral responsibilities in the mayor’s absence.
LABOR MARKET SUMMARY
• Nevada Regional Medical Center
• Nevada R-5 School System
• Wal-Mart Super Center
• Heartland Behavorial Health Services.
• Nevada Habilitation Center (Southwest Comm. Support Serv.)
• Cottey College
• Peerless
• Skills Unlimited, Inc.
• AuBurn Pharmacy
• City of Nevada
• InSite Support Services
• Smithfield Foods
• Quality Products
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kansas City International Airport (KCI)
Kansas City International Airport (KCI) is located about one and a half hours north of Nevada, on Interstate 49. From this regional hub, passengers can enjoy the selection of 11 carriers currently operating at KCI with 180 daily nonstop departures to 43 destinations.
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cancun, Mexico
Charlotte
Chicago-Midway
Chicago-O’Hare
Cincinnati
Dallas-Ft. Worth
Dallas-Loe
Denver
Detroit
Ft. Lauderdale
Ft. Myers
Harrison
Houston-Hobby
Houston-Intercontinental
Indianapolis
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Memphis
Milwauke
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Nashville
New Orleans
New York-LaGuardia
Newark
Oakland
Nevada Municipal Airport
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Tampa
Toronto
Washington-Dulles
Washington-Reagan
The Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad (MNA) is a Class III short-line railroad that operates approximately 527 miles of line in Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri.
It maintains interchanges with Class I carriers, Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway. The route from Fort Scott (KS) to Nevada and Clinton (MO) was once part of the mainline of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad from Parsons (KS) to Sedalia and St. Louis (MO).
The track between Nevada (MO) and Fort Scott (KS) is still an active and important link between the MNA and BNSF railway to Kansas City (MO). MNA traffic generally consists of coal, grain, frozen foods, minerals, steel, chemicals, asphalt, and forest products.
*Source: Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. Website, www.gwrr.com
HIGHWAY
The Nevada Municipal Airport is located three miles northeast of Nevada on US highway 54, just minutes east of Interstate 49. The airport is publicly owned by the City of Nevada.
Quick Facts about Nevada Municipal Airport:
• 5,000 ft. concrete runway
• Equipped with MIRL, PAPI, REIL, and MALS lights
• 100LL and JetA fuel available on site
• Attended 7 days a week
• Accommodates corporate aircraft
Quick Facts about Motor Freight:
• Central location for major distribution centers
• Interstate 49 (north/south)
• US Highways 54 (east/west) and 43 (north/south)
• 50 minutes to Interstate 44
• One-to-two day delivery time to major cities in Central Region*
*Source: Con-Way Freight Website, www.con-way.com/freight
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Healthcare Facilities of Vernon County
>> Nevada Regional Medical Center
NRMC is a city owned, non-profit hospital serving the community since 1937 providing comprehensive health care services. They continue to strive to provide quality healthcare close to home. Staff represent more than a dozen medical specialties, including family practice, women’s services, neurology, urology, psychiatry, wound care services, and general, vascular, and thoracic surgery. Additionally, consultation clinics are held regularly by specialists in cardiology, dermatology, ear, nose & throat, podiatry and pulmonology. To learn more, visit www.nrmchealth.com.
>> Nevada Medical Clinic – A Service of NRMC
Open: Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm
900 S Adams • Nevada, MO 64772
Phone: 417-667-6015
Nevada Medical Clinic provides preventive and primary health care for all ages, including diagnosis and treatment of acute health problems, and management of chronic diseases. Services also include well women, child/baby exams, sports & work physicals & geriatrics. Laboratory services are also available.
>> NowCare Clinic
Open: Mon-Fri 7 am – 7 pm
345 S Barrett St• Nevada, MO 64772 417-448-2439
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Phone: 417-448-0333
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Healthcare Facilities of Vernon County
>> Heartland Behavioral Health Services
Licensed mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you and your loved one. 1500 W. Ashland • Nevada, MO 64772 800-654-9605
Heartland Behavioral Health Services has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in both acute as well as residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. For those at immediate risk of self injury, suicidal youth mental health services are available at Heartland Behavioral Health Services.
LEADERSHIP of Vernon County
Joe Wilson - Presiding Commissioner
What is your favorite aspect of Vernon County and Why?
There are two things I most appreciate about Vernon County. First is the diversity of our countryside. In the north portion of the county, we have a conflux of rivers, flood plains and marshes. The west portion of the county was mostly prairie, now rich farmland, some very flat and other areas are rolling hills. And the southeast portion of the county is rocky with lots of oak and walnut trees. I don’t know where anyone would find another county with so much variety of topography.
Secondly, I have always been fascinated with the history of Vernon County. Vernon County was home to the Osage Tribe of Native American Indians. Zebulon Pike’s expedition followed the Marmaton River across Vernon County in route to Colorado and his discovery of Pike’s Peak. Of course, our county is rich in Civil War history; pre-war border struggles with Kansas, bushwackers, Order Eleven and ultimately the burning of Nevada. The history of Vernon County is truly inspiring.
Cindy Thompson - Northern Commissioner
What is your favorite aspect of Vernon County and Why?
“Vernon County is a proud agricultural community: Livestock, crops, pecans, produce and conservation land. Agriculture plays a crucial role in the life of our economy. Agriculture not only provides food and raw material but also employment opportunities to a very large proportion of our population.”
John Shorten - Southern Commissioner
What is your favorite aspect of Vernon County and Why?
My favorite aspect of our county is that it sits on 2 major crossroads I49 and Highway 54. This makes it easy access to north, south, east and west travels that helps with community development, however, we are also small enough that people are friendly.
LEADERSHIP of Vernon County
George Knox - Mayor of the City of Nevada
George has a doctorate in Higher Education Administration, Masters in Criminal Justice Administration and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. George spent 15 years in Law Enforcement in Hollywood, FL and then 30 years in Higher Education. He and his wife, Carol, retired to Nevada, MO in July 2017. George is currently on the Nevada City Council and serving as Mayor and serving as pastor at Rich Hill United Methodist Church.
What is your favorite aspect of Vernon County and Why?
Our people are the very best! Their willingness to engage and provide solutions for our future.
Miranda Selby - City of Nevada Councilwoman
Miranda Clark-Selby was born in Wichita, KS, and raised in Russell, KS. She attended McPherson College on a cross country/track scholarship, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology (2016). After undergrad, Clark-Selby attended law school at the University of Kansas, graduating in 2019. ClarkSelby started a photography business in 2012. She met her husband David, a photographer/videographer, and they now own and operate Selby Films and Photos. Clark-Selby works for Curtis & Sons Inc. as a real estate agent. She and her husband moved to Nevada in May of 2021. They have two children and are expecting a third in July of 2025.
Carol Branham - City of Nevada Councilwoman
I have lived in Nevada with my husband and we have raised our three children here. I have a combined 47 years of public and volunteer service working at different levels at the county (Newton), city (Nevada) and housing authority (Nevada). I am committed to our community and love to volunteer. I am one to always part of a solution to any issue or concern. I believe in creating a great vision and moving our community forward.
What is your favorite aspect of Vernon County?
Our community is resilient. The ability shown by this community to cooperate and collaborate for what’s best for our community is to be applauded. A small rural community has its challenges. We have the ability to turn those challenges into opportunities. We must provide leadership development and embrace healthy change and move forward in a positive direction. I love “Why not?” vs. “We can’t.”
LEADERSHIP
of Vernon County
Kendall R. Vickers - City of Nevada Councilman
Kendall R. Vickers was born at the Nevada City Hospital on November 23, 1947. He grew up in the eastern Vernon County community of Dederick. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1965, and from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a B.S. Degree in Agriculture (1969), and a Juris Doctorate (1974). He is also a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City, having earned an L.L.M. in taxation (1986). He has been a practicing attorney and resident of the Nevada community since 1975. He has been married to Susan Vickers for 52 years.
Bill Miles - City of Nevada Councilman
Bill Miles is a native to the area of Nevada MO. He is an entrepreneur in business. He owned and operated Miles Roofing Company for 17 years. Many of the Business roofs here in Nevada were installed by Bill’s company in the 80’s & 90’s. After that He owned and operated Midwest Hardware & Rental in Lamar for another 18 years. He lived in Vernon County for 33 years until he met his wife Katherine when they moved to Willard, MO. Bill and his wife moved back to the Nevada area in 2018 and both are Pastors at Impact Faith Ministry in Lamar, MO. Bill holds a Bachelors degree in Theology and is one of the professors at Impact School of Ministry. He and his wife Katherine have established and opened two pregnancy centers this past year in El Dorado Springs and in Lamar, MO. He has been married to Katherine for 16 years. His passion is to minister and see people grow spiritually so they fulfill what they are called to do.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF VERNON COUNTY AND
WHY?
There is always room for growth and potential in Vernon County. We are not limited like we might be in a larger city. The people are friendly and you can get connected and be involved here. That is why I enjoy being a part of Vernon County. I want to be involved in the community to help Vernon county to grow and prosper.
Gary Edwards - City Manager, City of Nevada
Gary Edwards has been in City Management for the past 30 years. Most of that time has been in Missouri, his home state. Gary is a fifth generation Missourian. He also has managed cities in Maricopa County, Arizona and San Patricio, County Texas on the gulf coast. In Texas he oversaw the 6 year recovery from category 4 Hurricane Harvey. In Missouri, Gary has been City Administrator for Sedalia and Ste. Genevieve, among other cities. Prior to entering city management Gary was Chief-of-Staff for a MIssouri Congressman and Chief-of-Staff for a Missouri Lt. Governor. For over 30 years Gary has been married to Catherine Baretich Edwards. He has five grown children.
LEADERSHIP of Vernon County
Casey Crain - Chief, Nevada Police Department
Chief Crain is a lifelong resident of Nevada, graduating from Nevada High School in 1998. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Missouri Southern State University. Chief Crain has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience. He began his career with the Nevada Police Department in 2001. During his tenure he rose up through the ranks within the Department serving in leadership positions in both Patrol Division and Investigations Division. In 2008 he was selected for promotion to Captain, serving as the Assistant Police Chief and overseeing daily operations of the police department. In 2016 he was selected for promotion as the next Police Chief for the City of Nevada. Chief Crain is a graduate of the 261st Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Missouri Police Chiefs Association and the FBI National Academy Associates.
Taylor McKlintic - City of Nevada Fire Chief
Nevada Fire Chief Taylor McKlinitc is a lifelong resident of Nevada/Vernon County, graduating from Nevada High School. Prior to being promoted to Fire Chief in 2024, McKlintic had worked for the Nevada Fire Department for 15 years.
Mike Buehler - Sheriff, Vernon County Sherriff’s Department
Sherriff Buehler was elected to serve as the Nevada/Vernon County Sherriff beginning January 1, 2025. Mike and his family have been residents of Vernon County for over 20 years, during that time he has worked for the Vernon County Sheriff’s office, served as the Vernon County Clerk as well as serving as the Rich Hill Mo Chief of Police. Sherriff Buehler has a degree in criminal justice with a background in Criminology.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
2025
Businesses and organizations which currently belong to the Chamber of Commerce are listed here, by category.
We hope you will patronize Chamber members.
ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTELS RV PAKS
SHORT TERM
AGRIBUSINESS
FARM & HOME SUPPLIES/IMPLEMENT
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
WHOLESALE SERVICES
AUTOMOTIVE
DEALER
CAR WASH
PARTS AND SUPPLIES
SERVICES & REPAIRS
TOWING
BUSINESS
COACHING/CONSULTING
CABLE/SATELLITE PROVIDERS
CLEANING SERVICES
COFFEE/TEA SHOP
COMMUNITY
CHURCHES
CIVIC & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTOR BUILDING SUPPLIES
TRUSSES
COUNTRY CLUBS
DOG TRAINING
EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
VOCATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
ENGINEERS
ENERGY CONSULTANT
ENTERTAINMENT
FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTANTS & CPA’S
BANKS/LOANS/MORTGAGE SERVICES
RETIREMENT PLANNING
TAX PREPARATION
FOOD & BEVERAGE
CONVENIENCE STORE
DISTRIBUTOR
GROCERS
FUNERAL SERVICE
GOVERNMENT
CITY COUNTY STATE GYM
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH
FACILITIES
CHIROPRACTIC
CLINICS & HOSPITALS
CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORTATION
DENTISTRY
FAMILY PLANNING
HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE
OPTOMETRY
PHARMACY
PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION
RESIDENTIAL CARE
SENIOR/DISABLED SERVICES
HEATING & COOLING
HOUSING & RENTALS
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
INSURANCE
INTERNET
INTERNET PROVIDERS
INTERNET SUPPORT
LEGAL MANUFACTURING
MARKETING & MEDIA
DIRECTORIES
NEWSPAPER/PUBLICATIONS
RADIO
SOCIAL/DIGITAL MARKETING MOVERS
PERFORMING ARTS
REAL ESTATE
RECREATION
RESTAURANTS
RETAIL/SPECIALTY SHOPS
APPAREL/GIFTS
APPLIANCE
EMBROIDERY/SCREEN PRINTING
FLORIST/GIFTS
HEALTH & WELLNESS
HOME FURNISHINGS/GIFTS
JEWELERS
KITCHEN & GADGETS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PLANTS/FEED/GIFTS
TROPHIES & ENGRAVINGS
SECURITY SYSTEMS
STORAGE
TELEPHONE
U-HAUL
UTILITIES
VETERINARY
WEBSITE DESIGN
ACCOMMODATIONS HOTELS
Country Inn & Suites
2520 E Austin Boulevard
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-9292
www.countryinns.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
311 S Johnson Drive
Nevada MO 64772
417-283-6177
www.ihg.com
Super 8 Motel
2301 E Austin Blvd
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8888
www.super8.com
RV PARKS
Osage Prairie RV Park 1501 North Osage Blvd.
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-2267
www.camptheprairie.com
Short Term Rentals
Dueling Silos Guest House
201 S. First St. Sheldon, MO 64784
417-684-0532
Kelly gerken23@gmail.com
AGRIBUSINESS
FARM & HOME SUPPLIES/ IMPLEMENT
Agzaga LLC 211 Main St Sheldon, MO 64784
www.agzaga.com
Heritage Tractor 17821 E. Old Town Road
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-5333
www.heritagetractor.com
Tractor Supply Company 2401 E Marvel Rd. Nevada MO 64772
417-549-6462
www.tractorsupply.com
Sutherland’s HomeBase 2101 E Austin Blvd Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3100 www.homebaselumber.com
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
Murphy Family Ventures, LLC
1801 W Austin Blvd, Ste. F Nevada MO 64772
417-667-7337
www.murphyfamilyventures.com
Smithfield Foods 3101 Industrial Parkway Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3397
www.smithfieldfoods.com
WHOLESALE SERVICES
Ag Provision, LLC
3803 Enterprise Dr, Ste. A Nevada MO 64772
417-448-1793
www.agprovisionllc.com
Missouri Northern Pecan Growers, LLC
3011 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3501
www.mopecans.com
AUTOMOTIVE DEALER
Max Motors 1405 N Osage Nevada MO 64772
417-667-4000 www.maxmotors71.com
Randy Bland Used Cars 123 W. Austin Nevada, MO 64772 417-549-6779
Carwashes
Go Car Wash 1402 E. Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772 www.gocarwash.com
PARTS AND SUPPLIES
Wilson Tire 2121 E Austin Nevada MO 64772 417-667-8383 www.wilsontirenevada.com
SERVICES & REPAIR
TCB Towing & Auto Service 205 N Barrett Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-4869
Trey’s Garage 600 N. Osage Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-1963
Towing
TCB Towing & Auto Service 205 N Barrett Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-4869
BUSINESS
Coaching/Consulting
Golden Heartland LLC 13918 E Logan Rd 816-258-0089 www.goldenheartland.com
CABLE/SATELLITE PROVIDERS
Airwave 1624 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-9700 www.airwaveonline.com
Fidelity Communications 310 N Osage, Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2857 www.fidelitycommunications.com
COFFEE SHOP
Precision Coffee Company 224 W. Walnut 417-321-9285 Nevada MO 64772
The Fix Nevada 225 S. Johnson Dr. Nevada, MO 64772 www.facebook.com/ thefixnevada Scooter’s Coffee 319 W. Austin Blvd Nevada, MO 64772 www.scooterscoffee.com
COMMUNITY CHURCHES
First Baptist Church 301 E Highland Ave Nevada MO 64772 417-667-6036
First Christian Church 204 S Washington Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3540
First Presbyterian Church 500 N. Olive St. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2739
LifeWalk 224 E. Walnut Nevada, MO 64772 417-448-6998 www.lifewalknevada.com
United Methodist Church 500 S College Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5435
CIVIC & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
American Red Cross of Southern Missouri 1545 N West Bypass, Springfield MO 65803 417-832-9500
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3770 3313 E. Austin Blved. Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-9283 www.facebook.com/FOE3770
Healthy Nevada 212 W. Walnut St. Nevada, MO 64772 417-283-4575
Nevada Lions Club PO Box 585 Nevada MO 64772 417-448-4631
Nevada Public Library 212 W Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-448-2770
Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce
225 W Austin, Ste. 200 Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5300
Region M Waste Manager District
407 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 203, Joplin, MO 64801 417-625-6626
Rotary Club of Nevada P.O. Box 894 Nevada MO 64772 417-684-5099
The Children’s Center 324 Mac Blvd. Nevada MO 64772 417-448-6308
United Way of Vernon County 201 E. Cherry, Ste. 203 Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5563
University of Missouri
Extension
100 W Cherry St, Room 2, Nevada MO 64772 417-448-2560
Vernon County Democrats
16299 S 1100 Rd
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-2427
www.vernoncountydemocrats.com
Vernon County Farmers Market
212 W Walnut, Ste B Nevada MO 64772
417-448-1448
Vernon County Relay for Life Nevada MO 64772
Vernon County Republicans
429 W. Lee St. Nevada MO 64772 913-634-2347
www.vernoncountyrepublicans.com
West Central Missouri
Community Action Agency 106 W 4th Street Appleton City, MO 64724 660-476-2185
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
Erwin Construction, Inc. P.O. Box 233 Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8377
www.erwinhomes.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT/BUILDING
Sutherland’s HomeBase
2101 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3100
www.homebaselumber.com
RP Lumber 2201 E Austin Nevada, MO 64772 417-381-4010
TRUSS MANUFACTURING
NOW Structures, Inc. 15910 E Infantry Pass Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3022
COUNTRY CLUB
Nevada Country Club 190 W Country Club Dr., Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7182
DOG TRAINING
B.B. K9 School LLC 113 N. Main Nevada, MO 64772 417-684-5052
EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Cottey College
1000 W Austin Blvd
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8181
www.cottey.edu
Crowder College-Nevada Campus
600 W Edwards Place
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-0518 www.crowder.edu
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
Nevada R-5 Schools www.nevada.k12.mo.us
Truman Elementary 901 W Ashland Nevada MO 64772
417-448-2080
Nevada Middle School 900 N Olive Nevada MO 64772 417-448-2040
Nevada High School 800 W Hickory Nevada MO 64772
417-448-2000
Weber Elementary 1501 N Ash Nevada, MO 64772 417-448-2070
Sheldon School District R-8 100 E Gene Lathrop Dr., Sheldon MO 64784 417-884-5111
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Cash’s Quality Electric 111 N Barrett Ave. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-4549
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
Missouri Job Center 621 E Highland Ave, Ste. 3, Nevada MO 64772 417-448-1177
ENGINEERS
ENERGY CONSULTANT
Taylor Engineering & Energy Consulting 913 N Main St. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2149
ENTERTAINMENT
Cottey College 1000 W Austin Blvd Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8181
www.cottey.edu
FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTANTS & CPA’S
DSWA, CPA’s 1626 Hedges Plaza Nevada MO 64772
417-667-6375
www.dswacpa.com
Lillie’s Accounting 1700 W. Austin Nevada, MO 64772 417-321-0395
Novak & Owen CPAs 116 W Walnut Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-5688
The CPA Firm of J Cory Gayman, CPA PC 105 W. Cherry Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-1673
BANKS/LOANS/MORTGAGE SERVICES
Arvest Bank
401 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-6902 www.arvest.com
Community National Bank & Trust 1625 Hedges Plaza Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7297 www.mybankcnb.com
First National Bank 100 W Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3057 www.fnbnevada.com
Great Southern Bank 201 E Cherry St Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3347
www.greatsouthernbank.com
Metz Banking Company 123 N Osage Nevada MO 64772 417-667-4550
www.metzbank.com
US Bank 200 E Cherry Nevada MO 64772
417-667-7777
US Bank Home Mortgage 221 W Cherry Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3333
World Finance Corp
124 N Cedar St Nevada MO 64772 417-549-6255
Tower Loan 125 N Main Nevada, MO 64772 417-448-1668
RETIREMENT PLANNING
CMJ Financial Center 117 E Cherry St. Nevada MO 64772 417-549-9832
Carson Wealth
225 W Austin, Ste. 100 Nevada MO 64772
417-667-4721 www.carsonwealth.com
TAX PREPARATION
DSWA, CPA’s 1626 Hedges Plaza Nevada MO 64772 417-667-6375
www.dswacpa.com
H & R Block 123 E Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7823 www.hrblock.com
The CPA Firm of J Cory Gayman, CPA PC 105 W. Cherry Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-1673
Lillie’s Accounting 1700 W. Austin Nevada, MO 64772 417-321-0395
Novak & Owen CPAs 116 W Walnut Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-5688
FOOD & BEVERAGE CONVENIENCE STORE
Emery’s Truckstop 7490 E 54 Hwy Deerfield, MO 64741 417-966-7332
Warsaw Oil Company Inc. – Hot Spot Stores 1112 E Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-4337
Pete’s Inc
402 W Austin & 1811 N Ash Nevada, MO 64772 www.petescorp.com
Pilot Travel Center
2424 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3271
DISTRIBUTOR
Missouri Eagle Beverage, LLC PO Box 548 Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5530
GROCERS
Wal-Mart Supercenter 2250 E Lincoln Ave. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3630 www.walmart.com
Wood’s Supermarket 1407 W Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3764 www.woodssupermarket.com
FUNERAL SERVICES
Ferry Funeral Home
301 S Washington Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3322 www.ferryfuneralhome.com
GOVERNMENT
CITY
City of Nevada
110 S Ash Nevada MO 64772
417-448-2700 www.nevadamo.gov
COUNTY
Vernon County Courthouse 100 W. Cherry Nevada, MO 64772 417-448-2500
STATE
Nevada License Office
409 E. Austin Blvd Nevada MO 64772 417-448-5705
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL/MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Heartland Behavioral Health Services
1500 West Ashland Nevada MO 64772
800-654-9605
www.heartlandbehavioral.com
Compass Health Network 1800 Community Dr. Clinton MO 64735 417-667-4638
Southwest Community Support Services
2041 A/B E Hunter St. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7833
Full Wellness Systems 100 S. Prewitt st. Nevada, Mo 64772 417-283-2072
CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Nevada Chiropractic Clinic 1229 E Austin Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3699
CLINICS & HOSPITALS
Citizens Memorial Hospital 1500 N. Oakland Boliver, MO 65613 417-328-6318
www.citizensmemorial.com
Nevada Regional Medical Center 800 S Ash Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3355 www.nrmchealth.com
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare 1600 N 2nd Street Clinton, MO 64735 660-890-74941
Clothing Supplies
Morgan Anne Uniforms 200 S. Alma St, Unit 3 Nevada, MO 64772
CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT
Vernon County Ambulance District 515 E Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5079
www.vernoncountyambulance.com
DENTISTRY
Advanced Dentistry of Nevada, LLC 1701 W. Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7134
Nevada Family Dentistry 402 E Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3006
www.nevadafamilydentistry.com
FAMILY PLANNING
Katie’s House 1218 S Tower 417-569-5790 www.katieshouseprc.com
GYM
24 Elite 501 E Austin Nevada, MO 64472 417-448-6288
HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE
NRMC Home Health/Hospice
800 S Ash Nevada MO 64772 417-448-3751
Compassus 800W. 12th Street Lamar, MO 64759 417-246-2326
Physicians Medical Equipment & Supplies 107 S. Oak St. Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-3214 www.physiciansmedicalsupply.com
OPTOMETRY
EyeCare Professionals, Inc. 111 N Main Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3076
Vision Solutions 120 S. Washington St. Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-2560
PHARMACY
AuBurn Pharmacy 105 S Oak Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7802 www.auburnpharmacies.com/ nevada-missouri
Community Pharmacy 900 S Adams Nevada MO 64772
417-667-6044 www.communitypharmacyinc.com
Wal-Mart Pharmacy 2250 E Lincoln Ave. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3630
PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION
NRMC 800 S Ash Nevada MO 64772 417-448-2439
RESIDENTIAL CARE
Medicalodge of Nevada 1210 W Ashland Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5064
www.medicalodgesnevada.com
Moore-Few Care Center 901 S. Adams Nevada, MO 64772 (417) 448-3841 www.mfcchealth.com
On My Own, Inc. 428 E Highland Ave Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7007 www.omoinc.org
SENIOR/DISABLED SERVICES
Neal Center 301 N Main Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5847 www.goaging.org
HEATING & COOLING
CDL Electric Heating & Cooling 202 N Osage Blvd Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3289 www.cdl-electric.com
HOUSING & RENTALS
Curtis & Sons Realty 121 S Main Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7868
www.curtisandsonsrealty.com
Hedges Properties 1631 E Hedges Plaza Nevada MO 64772
417-667-2633 www.hedgesproperties.com
Nevada Housing Authority
1117 N West
Nevada MO 64772
417-448-2730
Thompson Properties & Management
Nevada MO 64772
Thorpe’s ABC Rentals Nevada MO 64772
417-667-6008
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Dr. Warren Lovinger
Dr. Ron Schowengerdt
Greg Hoffman
INSURANCE
American Family -
Jenny Collins Agency 1707 S. National Ft.Scott, KS 66701 620-724-8881
Insurance Resources & Consultants, LLC
500 N. Centennial Nevada MO 64772
417-684-9477
www.insurancerc.net
L.R. Taylor Agency LLC
127 E. Austin Blvd., Suite A Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-2035
Primerica
1911 S National Ave, Ste 303 Springfield, MO 65804
417-496-4652
Renwick Insurance Agency, Inc.
101 N Main
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-7874
www.agency@renwickins.com
Specialty Risk Insurance
127 W. Austin
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-6159
State Farm InsuranceBill Foster
200 N Cedar Nevada MO 64772
417-667-9433
www.statefarm.com
State Farm InsuranceWes Knell
1000 N. Osage Nevada MO 64772
417-667-6152
www.statefarm.com
INTERNET
INTERNET PROVIDERS
Airwave 1624 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-9700
www.airwaveonline.com
iNetVisions
906 North Osage Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-5570
www.inetvisions.net
Sparklight 310 N Osage Nevada MO 64772
417-667-2857
www.fidelitycommunications.com
INTERNET SUPPORT
Insite Support Services 345 N. Osage Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8068
www.insitesupport.com
LEGAL
Checkett, Pauly, Bay & Morgan LLC 123 S Main Nevada, MO 64472 417-262-5558
MANUFACTURING
3M 2120 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-7851
www.3m.com
Peerless Products, Inc. 1800 N. Industrial Hwy Nevada, MO 64772 417-283-4768
Quality Products, Inc. 3100 N Industrial Pkwy., Nevada MO 64772 417-667-8944 www.moqpi.com
MARKETING & MEDIA
Impact Graphics 14142 E 54 Hwy Nevada, MO 64772 417-283-2056
Nevada Daily Mail/Nevada
News Print Shop 131 S. Cedar Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-3344 www.nevadadailymail.com
DIRECTORIES
Names & Numbers P.O. Box 1479 Pittsburg KS 66762 800-592-7625
NEWSPAPER/PUBLICATIONS
Nevada Daily Mail/Nevada News 131 S Cedar Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3344
www.nevadadailymail.com
Show Me the Ozarks Magazine 18724 Hwy. 59 Neosho, MO 64850 417-455-9898
www.showmetheozarks.com
RADIO
KNEM/ KNMO Radio 414 E Walnut
Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3113
www.knemknmo.com
SOCIAL/DIGITAL MARKETING
Classic Outdoor Advertising PO Box 203 Higginsville, MO 64037
660-584-6242
Impact Graphics 14142 E 54 Hwy Nevada, MO 64772 417-283-2056
showme.digital 314-896-4341
showme.digital
MOVERS
Vernon County Moving and Storage P.O. Box 883 Nevada, MO 64772 417-549-6019
PERFORMING ARTS
Cottey College 1000 W Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-8181 www.cottey.edu
REAL ESTATE
Curtis & Sons Realty 121 S Main Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7868 www.curtisandsonsrealty.com
Hedges Properties 1631 E Hedges Plaza Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2633 www.hedgesproperties.com
The HomeTown Realty Group 225 W. Walnut St. Nevada, MO 64772 417-684-5681
McCaffree Real Estate 112 W Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-667-3311 www.mccaffree.com
Stutesman’s Action Realty 333 N Barrett Nevada MO 64772 417-667-8400 www.actionsold.com
RECREATION
Bushwhacker Museum/Jail 212 W Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-667-9602
Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center 200 N Ash Nevada MO 64772 417-448-2740
Nevada Griffons Baseball PO Box 601 Nevada MO 64772 www.nevadagriffons.org
Osage Prairie YMCA 500 W Highland Ave. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-9622 osageprairiey.org
RESTAURANTS
Buzz’s BBQ & Steakhouse 2500 E. Austin Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-4227
Casa Azteca 903 E. Subway Blvd. Nevada, MO 64772 417-448-6262
Domino’s 200 W. Austin Nevada MO 64772 417-667-8878
Emery’s Truckstop 7490 E 54 Hwy Deerfield, MO 64741 417-966-7272
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger 305 Johnson Drive Nevada, MO 64772 417-448-6300
RETAIL/SPECIALTY SHOPS
APPAREL/GIFTS
54 Feed and Seed, LLC 16954 S 1375 Rd Nevada MO 64772
417-667-7333
Agzaga LLC 211 Main St Sheldon, MO 64784 www.agzaga.com
Equipped & Color Confident Boutique 307 E Cherry Nevada, MO 64772 417-321-9968
The Boutique Marketplace
500 E. Cherry St. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5759
Second Edition Shoppe
500 E. Cherry St. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-4166
Morgan Anne Uniforms 200 S. Alma St, Unit 3 Nevada, MO 64772
APPLIANCE
National TV Sales & Rental
400 S Johnson Dr., Suite F Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-3400
Thorpe’s Appliance & Repair 114 N. Cedar Nevada MO 64772 417-667-8787
EMBROIDERY/SCREEN PRINTING
The Boutique Marketplace 500 E. Cherry St. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5759
FLORISTS/GIFTS
May’s Floral 505 E Cherry Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2796 www.maysfloralnevada.com
Health & Wellness
Physicians Medical Equipment & Supplies
107 S. Oak St. Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3214
www.physiciansmedicalsupply.com
Morgan Anne Uniforms
200 S. Alma St, Unit 3 Nevada, MO 64772
HOME FURNISHINGS/GIFTS
The Boutique Marketplace
500 E. Cherry St. Nevada MO 64772 417-667-5759
Chair Mart Showcase
103 N Main Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8533
Ellis Furniture 201 E Walnut Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3018
Hertzberg Furniture 116 E Cherry Nevada MO 64772
417-667-5574
www.hertzbergfurniture.com
Janitorial
Henry Kraft 920 N Osage Blvd Nevada, MO 64772
417-667-3363
JEWELERS
Rinehart Jewelry 120 S Cedar Nevada MO 64772
417-667-3539
www.rinehartjewelry.com
KITCHEN AND GADGETS
Kitchen Essentials 131 E. Walnut Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2888
www.kitchenessentialsnevadamo. com
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Modern Copy Systems 5 W Broadway St. Iola KS 66749 620-365-5793
Henry Kraft 920 N Osage Blvd Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-3363
PLANTS/FEED/GIFTS
54 Feed and Seed, LLC 16954 S 1375 Rd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-7333
TROPHIES & ENGRAVING
Ray’s Trophies & Awards 127 W Cherry Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8118
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Airwave 1624 E Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-9700
www.airwaveonline.com
STORAGE
Curtis & Sons Realty 121 S Main Nevada MO 64772
417-667-7868
www.missourihuntingproperties.com
Hedges Properties 1631 E Hedges Plaza Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2633 www.hedgesproperties.com
Vernon County Moving and Storage P.O. Box 883 Nevada MO 64772 417-667-7990
TELEPHONE
Fidelity Communications 310 N Osage Nevada MO 64772 417-667-2857 www.fidelitycommunications.com
U-HAUL
TCB Towing & Auto Service 205 N Barrett Nevada, MO 64772 417-667-4869
UTILITIES
Barton County Electric Co-op 91 W 160 Hwy. Lamar MO 64759 417-682-5636 www.bartonelectric.com
Liberty Utilities 819 E Minnesota Nevada MO 64772 800-206-2300 www.libertyutilities.com
Evergy Metro Inc. Industrial Park. Nevada MO 64772 888-471-5275
VENUE
Dueling Silos Vintage Guest House & Event Venue
201 S. First St., Sheldon, MO 64784
417-684-0532
Kellygerken23@gmail.com
VETERINARY
54 Veterinary Clinic 2210 W Austin Blvd. Nevada MO 64772
417-667-8381
www.54veterinaryclinic.com
Nevada Veterinary Clinic 1935 S Ash Nevada MO 64772 417-667-6081 www.nevadavetclinic.com
WEBSITE DESIGN
Webs Designed 4U 417-667-7360 www.websdesigned4u.com
JUNE 12 th -14 th , 2025