From a little town to a bigger town, Nevada’s newest firefighter is glad to be here

Nevada’s newest probationary firefighter comes from a little town. Minburn, Iowa has a population of around 350 people, and Caleb Weddle was a member of its fire department which had maybe a dozen members, he said. Weddle is excited about the opportunity to be part of the nearly 50-person strong Nevada Fire Department. “It’s interesting.

Ryan Hutton named as City’s new Building & Zoning Official

The City’s bucket-hat-wearing police officer, Ryan Hutton, has accepted a new role within the City of Nevada structure. Hutton, 36, started work today (July 12) as the City’s new Building and Zoning Official with the Planning and Zoning Department. He’s bringing his bucket hats along. Hutton is excited about his new job and the future.

Painting/Striping work to begin on K Avenue

K Avenue, between 6th and 5th streets, is closed today as painting/striping work begins this week. “Initially, I thought we could take three days and complete all of K Avenue’s painting, but it will probably take most of this week to get everything painted and striped for K Avenue on both sides of Sixth Street,”

Meet FFAC Concession/Cashier Kylee Beving

Age & Grade? 17, will be a senior this fall at Nevada High School Parents? Andrea and Josh Beving Job experience? This is my second summer of working in this job. What do you like most about working at FFAC? Interacting with all the Nevada residents. What do you like most about FFAC? I like

Meet Jenny Tufford Concession/Cashier

How long have you lived in Nevada? My entire life except living in Louisiana for a year.  Did you graduate from Nevada High School; if so, what year? Yes, I graduated in 1993. Do you work in another job besides this summer gig? I will be starting my 9th year for the Nevada Community School

Meet FFAC Concession/Cashier Tate Maier

Age and grade? 17, going to be a senior at Nevada High School Parents? Rhonda and Tom Maier How many years have you worked at FFAC? This is my third year working here; it would have been the fourth if not for last year’s COVID shutdown. What is your job at FFAC? I’m the head

Two young Nevada firefighters promoted to Lieutenant rank

Nick Brown, left, and Ashten Arnaud Two fairly recent graduates of Nevada High school have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Nevada Fire Department, as announced this week by Fire Chief Ray Reynolds. Ashten Arnaud, who graduated from Nevada High school in 2016 and joined the Nevada Fire Department four years ago,

Meet FFAC Lifeguard Lilian Goos

Age and grade you will be in school? 16, I’ll be a junior. Who are your parents? Kim and Matt Koch What is your job at FFAC and how long have you done it? Lifeguard, this is my first year. Do you remember taking swim lessons as a kid? What did you like about swimming?

Kingsbury promoted to new position with the City

The City of Nevada is pleased to announce the promotion of Jayson Kingsbury to Building and Grounds Coordinator with the Nevada Parks and Recreation Department. Jayson, 46, takes the position previously held by Joe Mousel, who was recently promoted to Street Superintendent with the City Street Department. Jayson came to work for the City as

Traveling in Nevada, IA this month

The City of Nevada is in its second and final season of the Downtown Construction Project. Helpful information when traveling in town: Current Road closures: Lincoln Highway is closed from 5th Street to 7th Street K Avenue is closed from 6th Street to 7th Street Alleys north and south of K Avenue between 6th and