Trivia Team tickets still available

The ElDo Youth Center’s Trivia Night #3 “Keep the Lights On!” still has availability for more teams.  The event will take place Saturday, Sep. 15 at the Center.  Doors open at 6:30 with questions beginning at 7. A team ticket for 4 members costs $40 and is available only at Community Bank.  Proceeds go to

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Leeper Building still available for events

As you may know, we recently purchased The Leeper Building from Bob and Barbara Leeper. This is a very exciting time for us, and we hope that the excitement flows into our community. Our vision is to one day see many more businesses and community projects move back to the downtown area. Everyone has been

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Fiddlestix opens on Main

CHAMBER HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW BUSINESS –The El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted and ribbon cutting for Fiddlestix, a home décor store, located at 1218 South Main Street.   Present for the ceremony were (from left) Jordan Payne, Joshua Horne, owner-Tamara White, Travis Farran, owner- Barbara McGinnis, El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce

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The Rock Wall

At lunch the other day, some of the guys were talking about passport photos the many people may need soon with changes in the ID law. I’ve been doing passport photos for maybe 30 years. Make an appointment with me. $15. Quick turn around. My trip to the goal line a long time before the

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New books at Cedar County Library

Texas Free by James Patterson – A woman seeking refuge on her inherited ranch and a Special Ranger posing as a rugged cowhand navigate doubts about each other while investigating an outbreak of cattle rustling. Imposter’s Lure by Carla Neggers – The murder of a federal prosecutor found in possession of an art forgery places

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Critical basement repairs call for careful research on contractors

If your basement is leaking or suffering from foundation issues, it can affect your whole house’s integrity, including structural decay, high humidity levels, and mold and mildew growth. It’s critical that you find a quality and trustworthy contractor to make these repairs — particularly after a storm, when unscrupulous contractors sometimes prey on homeowners in

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CMH offers free smoking cessation classes in Bolivar starting Sept. 17

If you’ve tried to quit smoking on your own, you know how hard it can be because nicotine is extremely addictive. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, yet an estimated 40 million Americans still smoke cigarettes.

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El Dorado Springs Municipal Band season over for 2018

The 2018 summer season for the Municipal Band is now over.  The Band members would like to thank the members of the community that came out to listen to the Band concerts for their faithfulness and support every week. We continue to have fun playing together, but it is always more inspiring when we have

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VICKY’S VIEW: The Best & Worst

Dear Friend, Last week I had the chance to see the best and worst of humanity when I traveled to Poland as part of a Congressional delegation. Some of the best of humanity came in seeing our U.S. troops stationed in Poland, partnering with a multinational group called the “Battle Group Poland” to act as

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians This past week the citizens of Wheatland have been struck with tragedy. Wheatland Mayor Harold “Rowdy” Rempfer and his wife, Julia, were killed in a vehicle accident on Saturday evening. Harold and Julia have been very active, giving members of their community and will be greatly missed. There will be a

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