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PICNIC GAMES

Sidewalk art 5 AND UNDER – Emery Lane; 2nd place, My’Kell Owens; 3rd place, Jakob Modlin. 6-8 – 1st place, Taezyn Bailey; 2nd place, Raelynn Watts; 3rd place, Aubrey McCallister. 9-11 – 1st place, Kinsley Hooper; 2nd place, Sadie Watkins; 3rd place, Ellie Wood. 12 AND OVER – 1st place, Eric Edmonds; 2nd place, Emma

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Thank You

We want to send out a huge shout-out of thanks to randy Baldwin for being a Good Samaritan Saturday night. Randy proved that there are good people in this world. Many, many thanks, Randy. Brent and Shirley Beckman

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Cedar County Historical Society annual meeting

by Connie Maupin Members attending the annual meeting were: President Judy Nichols, Vice President Judith Cain, Secretary Connie Maupin, Treasurer Anna L. Hopkins, Sharyl Henry, Luella Phipps, Don Cain, Chris Barber and Virginia Barber. Secretary Connie Maupin gave the yearly report of membership showing 25 life members, 23 regular members and 2 honorary members. The

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Learn about MDC’s new Canine Unit at Ozark Empire Fair

Dogs can be a great tool for conservation-related work. That’s why the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) launched its Canine Unit earlier this year. People will get a chance to meet MDC’s Canine Unit team for the southwest part of the state at this year’s Ozark Empire Fair. Polk County Conservation Agent Corporal Susan Swem

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The Band Plays On

Great Picnic Weekend for Municipal Band It was wonderful seeing so many people out listening to the music last weekend. The weather wasn’t as bad as it has been in years past, so we were grateful for any cool breezes blowing across the bandstand. We are coming to the time of year where our Band

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CMH among nation’s top hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients

Citizens Memorial Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI (Myocardial Infraction) Registry Platinum Achievement Award for 2021. CMH is one of only 212 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes CMH’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies

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Springfield man charged with bank robbery

A Springfield man who was identified when his photo was broadcast by local TV stations was charged in federal court today with bank robbery. Charles Edgar King Jr., 56, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield on Tuesday, July 20. His initial court appearance was heldand King remains

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Fire report for week of July 18

On Sunday, July 18, at 1:33 a.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to a couch fire on S. Park St. Truck 5 and five firefighters responded. On Tuesday, July 20, at 7;52 p.m. the Fire Department was dispatched to the Cedar County Memorial Hospital for a fire alarm. No fire was located. Two trucks and

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