MDC sets CWD sampling efforts for upcoming deer season

The Missouri Conservation Commission recently approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for its fall and winter efforts to find cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and help limit the spread of the deadly deer disease to more deer and more areas. MDC confirmed 33 new cases of CWD following the testing of

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MDC accepting applications for next class

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is accepting online applications from June 25 through Aug. 5 for its next class of conservation agent trainees. To apply — and for more information including salary range, duties and responsibilities, degree requirements, qualifications, and special-ability requirements — visit the MDC website directly at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZcS. Applicants can also go

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ABA tournament on Stockton Saturday

Thirty plus of the best bass anglers in the Ozarks are expected to converge on Stockton Lake Saturday morning, June 23, for the American Bass Anglers AFT qualifying tournament. Launch site is Hartley Ramp (Old State Park). Registration can be done at the ramp starting at 4:30 a.m. Weigh-in will be shortly after 2:30 p.m.

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Library June monthly program

The Cedar County Library will hold the program of the month on Monday, June 25 at 2 p.m. at the Stockton branch and 4:30 p.m. at the El Dorado Springs branch. The Missouri Department of Conservation will present snakes. All ages are welcome.

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Larry Dablemont OUTDOOR WRITER – PHOTOGRAPHER

You get to thinking you have seen everything in the outdoors when you get to my age, but this past week my daughter Christy and I were on the river when we saw something way out of the realm of reality. There was a doe and a newborn fawn along the shore, beneath a high

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Basic knowledge of landscape and garden irigation important

There is a common Ozarks observation that says this region is always two weeks away from drought during the summer time. According to Bob Schultheis, a natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension, the saying has some accuracy. “Soils in the Ozarks store 1.5 to 2.5 inches of water per foot of soil

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Plan ahead: Pets and fireworks do not mix

Independence Day is a day for family get-togethers and fireworks. However, Bob Schultheis, a natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension, advises families to leave their pets at home when going to crowded summer events. Schultheis suggests the following safety tips for managing pets around crowds and fireworks. Many pets are not used

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Savvy Senior®

A cheap death: How to donate your body to science Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about body donation programs? With little to no savings, I’m looking for a free or cheap way to dispose of my body after I die. Old and Broke Dear Broke, If you’re looking to eliminate your funeral

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CMH welcomes Dr. Heather Corn to medical staff

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) announces the appointment of endocrinologist, Heather Corn, M.D., M.S., to the CMH medical staff. Dr. Corn will begin her practice with CMH Endocrinology Center, Bolivar, on July 2, 2018. Dr. Corn is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a

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