County residents voice concerns amid controversies

From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Over the past several months, community conversations have intensified surrounding the Cedar County Clerk’s Office, tensions between elected officials, and financial concerns tied to a previously discussed overpayment error. Following a recent public forum, additional controversy emerged after a newly filed federal lawsuit involving Cedar County Clerk Chrislynn Price

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Living with a charge the evidence couldn’t support – part 2A

Q – Questioner/ Interviewer A – Davis Long AVA – Alleged Victim/Accuser May 5, 2025. A: I woke up some time in the morning after not really getting much sleep. I was already exhausted. I spent a couple of hours on the phone. First, I finally reached the attorney I tried calling the day before.

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Council meets with a room full of irate citizens

I rate my be a harsh term, but the people that filled the room at the Monday, May 18 , at the El Dorado Springs City Council meeting were angry and flustered with feelings bordering on the edge of hopelessness – all because of raw sewage backing up into their homes. Many had reported the

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Memorial Services at Green Lawn

Memorial Day services will be held at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, MO  at  11 a.m. Monday, May 25. Brother Ken Swartz will bring the message. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your lawn chairs.

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The Rock Wall

Kenny asked me Monday morning if I had seen the thunder the night before. No, I said, I heard the thunder and saw the lightning- which was kind of true. I’m a pretty sound sleeper. He said he heard the lightening sizzle in the air and it scared him. He thought the house might burn

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Creepin’ It Local

The Nightmare Nobody Sees Bed Bugs commonly hide around baseboards, furniture, outlets, and other protected areas inside homes, often remaining unnoticed until infestations become severe. Most homeowners never expect Bed Bugs invading bedrooms without warning signs appearing beforehand. I often meet exhausted families struggling with embarrassment and interrupted sleep. Hidden activity spreads farther than anyone

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Fishing report

Taberville Report by Bobby Dains Dains Fish Farm After hours 660-781-8020 They are really catching fish. They are catching flatheads and blue cats on trot iines, throw lines, limb lines and rod and reel. All the flatheads were caught on live bait, We are open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday

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BBB tips on how to choose an assisted living facility

Older Americans Month is a time to recognize older adults’ contributions, learn about aging and encourage older adults and their families to advocate for themselves, manage their health, and make informed decisions that support their independence. The choice of an assisted living facility impacts all the above. Whether you’re deciding for yourself or a loved

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Fire report for week of May 10

On Saturday, May 16, at 11:26 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a residential structure fire on W. Spring St. with two adjacent structures also damaged. Two trucks and 15 firefighters responded.

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