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Nevada, Missouri Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Nevada! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Nevada family is saving a 125-year-old metalwork tradition
- Have a spare walker or scooter? See how Nevada neighbors need it.
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘We are about the only ones who can do everything that we do,' Nevada resident preserving historic business and 19th-century craft (fourstateshomepage.com) — A longtime Nevada sheet metal company, W.F. Norman, is staying locally owned as resident Jason Fleener takes over the 125-year-old business and preserves its 19th‑century craftsmanship. From tin ceilings around town to custom historic reproductions shipped nationwide, the company continues providing skilled jobs and economic stability while keeping Nevada’s architectural character alive. 
• How you can donate your used medical equipment in southwest Missouri (fourstateshomepage.com) — A Nevada nonprofit called On My Own is asking residents to donate gently used medical equipment like walkers, shower chairs, and especially knee scooters to help neighbors stay safe and independent at home. Items will be cleaned, refurbished, and given to local community members in need. Donations are being accepted at On My Own, Incorporated or via arranged pickup through May 31.
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Action end of year celebration
NHS Commons
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01678) - 200 W Austin Blvd in Nevada. Apply here.
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in NEVADA, MO S08332 in Nevada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nevada here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carthage
- Naming partners announced for Carthage R-9 Performing Arts Center (carthagenewsonline.com)
- Carthage couple charged after 9 children found in unsafe, unsanitary home (carthagenewsonline.com)
- Southwest Missouri I'm Diggin' It Metal Detecting Club Meeting May 2026 (carthagenewsonline.com)
Clinton
- Historic Downtown Clinton Packed for Cruise Night and American Graffiti Celebration (mykdkd.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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