Meet FFAC Lifeguard Natalie Barber

How old are you and what’s your grade in school? I am 16 years old, and I’ll be a junior next year at Nevada High School. Who are your parents? Jen & Cliff Barber  What is your job at FFAC? This is actually my first year working as a lifeguard at the pool, and I’m

Meet FFAC Concession/Cashier Lucas Mills

What grade will you be next fall in school? I’m going to be a sophomore. How long have you done this work at FFAC? This is my first year. What do you enjoy most about working at FFAC? I enjoy interacting with different types of people and the variety of the whole thing. What else

Meet FFAC Concession/Cashier Will Clausen

Age and grade? 14, will be a freshman at Nevada High School in the fall Parents? Sara and Troy Clausen Job at FFAC? Concessions and cashier, it’s my first year. What do you like most about working at FFAC? It’s not super-challenging, and I get a lot of hours in, so that’s nice. I also

Meet FFAC Lifeguard Elliot Frideres

How old are you and what year will you be in school? I am 18 years old, next fall I will be a freshman in college. Who are your parents? My parents are Meg and Mark Frideres. What experience do you have as a lifeguard? This is my first year because we were unfortunately unable

A Where Are They Wednesday with Clark Wicks

The Clark and Deb Wicks Family When you visit with Clark Wicks about his memories of Nevada, a common theme emerges. Clark felt a sense of kindness from this community. He felt it from great friends and role models in his youth. “I will always remember the strong foundation of love, kindness, and appreciation,” he

Meet FFAC Head Lifeguard Brooke Christie

What is your age and grade in school? I’m 18. I’ve graduated from high school! I will be going to the University of Iowa and majoring in elementary education. What are your parents’ names? Jay & Kesha Christie How many years have you been a lifeguard at the pool? This is my third year; fourth

Mousel promoted to new position with City

The City of Nevada is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Mousel to the position of Street Superintendent. Mousel, 45, is in his 26th year of employment with the City, having previously worked in the Parks and Recreation Department as Building and Grounds Coordinator. When he first started with the City, Mousel, a lifelong

Meet FFAC Concession/Cashier Bridget Cahill

How old are you? I’m 16 years old right now and I will be 17 in August. What grade will you be in this fall? I will be a junior next year in high school. Who are your parents? My parents are Mark and Elizabeth Cahill. Have other members of your family worked for the

Meet one of our FFAC Managers Gracie Cheville

Age and year of graduation? 20, graduated in 2019 from Collins-Maxwell High School Parents? Doug and Marcy Cheville What are you doing since high school? Attending University of Iowa. I will be a junior this fall. I’ve been majoring in Spanish, but am also looking to go into pediatric nursing. What is your job at

Downtown Construction Project continuing to progress

According to Construction Project Manager Corey Merrigan with Construct, Inc, progress has continued to be good for the Downtown Construction Project in Nevada. As announced in our last update, Lincoln Highway between 5th and 7th streets was closed, and work did begin this past Monday. By this morning (June 25), Merrigan said, “we are finished