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Thomas English talks with a guest from the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada about their upcoming events. The guest is Moore-Few Care Center administrator Hannah Abele. She discusses the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and how the Center assists with the process of applying. She also discusses the angel tree inside the Center that helps buy gifts for residents. Other topics include open positions, such as CNAs, that are cur...

Thomas English talks with a guest from the Officer of the Treasurer for Vernon County about senior tax benefits. The guest is Vernon County Treasurer and Collector Brent Banes. He discusses Senate Bill 190 and how that affects senior's taxes for the upcoming year. He also discusses the documentation needed and how to apply for the tax benefits. Other topics include the continued implementation of the tax benefits in each indiv...

Thomas English talks with a guest from Build Vernon County about their selection for the Heartland Rural Innovators Initiative and their first board meeting. The guest is Vernon County economic development director Tina Cochran. She discusses how the initiative will be used for future projects and how it can grow Vernon County. She also discusses the first board meeting with community leaders and representatives. Other topics inclu...

Thomas English talks with guests from the Nevada Parks and Recreation Department about the upcoming Lights at the Lake opening. The guests are Parks and Rec director Richard Brockman and Parks maintenance supervisor Eric Cameron. They discuss the process of planning and setting up the lights display throughout the year. They also highlight the changes to this year's display and the opening ceremony with the lighting of the May...

Thomas English talks with a guest from the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency to discuss their Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for the winter. The guest is WCMCAA public relations director Debbie Vickers. In this program, she discusses the various options for payment of energy bills through the WCMCAA's LIHEAP program. She also discusses their upcoming home weatherization program and who is eligible. Other...

Nevada (MO) Regional Medical Center Foundation Director, Jennifer Eaton, joins Mike Harbit to talk about the "Tree of Shining Memories" during the upcoming holiday season.

It's an opportunity for individuals in the area to remember loved ones during the holiday season with a naming ceremony to be held Friday, December 5th at NRMC.

Jennifer talks about how the proceeds are used by the Foundation for the benefit of the h...

Thomas English talks with guests apart of the organizing group for the City Square Development in downtown Nevada. The guests are Nevada Community Foundation president Greg Hoffman and Nevada Main Street Alliance president Beth Stewart. They provide an update on the design renderings of the pocket park and features that have been added or removed. They also discuss the cost and timeline for the project as well as how it aligns with...

Thomas English talks with guests from the Nevada Scholar Bowl program to talk about their upcoming Bingo Night fundraiser. The guests are Scholar Bowl coach Bryan Townsend and team members Nolan Deweese and Ethan Copsey. In this program, they provide an overview of what Scholar Bowl is and when they compete. They also discuss the Bingo Night event and how the community can get involved. Other topics include the origins of the progr...

Thomas English talks with a guest from the U.S. Small Business Administration to talk about disaster loans and individual assistance residents can receive. The guest is Raenada Mason, a public information officer in the SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. In this program she discusses the disaster loans that the SBA provides and details the interest rates and monetary amounts available. She also discusses eligibl...