Alternative financing options work for growing small businesses

How businesses access working capital has shifted, as traditional methods haven’t kept pace with the speed of business. Growth is one of the biggest indicators of small business success. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than 500,000 businesses have between 20 and 99 employees as of 2014. These established businesses are in the

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Cedar/Vernon County Genealogical Society meets

Joe Brooks of the northwest Vernon County area brought a very interesting program to the Cedar/Vernon County Genealogy Society meeting on Tuesday, May 15, at the Nevada Library Meeting Room. Brooks traced his early relatives from the arrival in America of his great-great-grandfather Joseph Brooks as a child in 1808 through the westward movement of

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Kick off grilling season safely

This is a great time to cover basics on food safety as the summer picnicking and grilling season begins according to Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Whether you are at the lake, picnicking at the park or having friends over for a barbecue, the last thing you want

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Modern farming practices gaining more believers

by Eric Bohl A major American food company recently announced its strong stance in support of genetically-modified ingredients, commonly referred to as GMOs. General Mills, maker of such varied foods as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Chex Mix and Hamburger Helper, announced in May that it was standing with the “broad global consensus among food and safety

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

May 21, fraudulent use of credit/debit device at 200 block W. Croy St., Sheldon. May 22, tampering with motor vehicle-1st degree at 26700 block E. 54 Hwy., Walker. May 23, FTA failure to yield at N. Osage Blvd., Nevada. May 23, assault 1st degree w/gun at 21000 block E. Troop Rd., Milo. May 24, domestic

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made 14 arrests, took an assault report and a stealing report during the week of May 21-28, 2018. Warrant Arrests Anthony Kraft- On May 27, Anthony Kraft, 33, Collins, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony endangering the welfare of a child,

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) On May 21, 2018, officers responded to 805 South

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Mark D. Burres

Mark Burres, 56, Harrisonville, died May 23, 2018.  Graveside inurnment was held May 26 at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh.

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Ruth Ellen Campbell

Ruth Ellen Campbell, age 82, of Greeley, CO, passed away on Aug. 31, 2017, in Greeley, CO. She was born to Earl and Grace (Snyder) Pentecost on Jan. 2, 1935, in El Dorado Springs. Ruth Ellen was a true artist and sold her work at art festivals. She also gifted many friends and family members

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Harold Julian

Harold Julian, 88, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on May 21, 2018, with family by his side. Harold was born in June of 1929 in Cedar County the son of Arthur Julian and Lucille (Sumner) Julian. He spent his childhood growing up on the farm with his brothers, Junior and Tommy. He lost his

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