Happy anniversary Tom and Beverly Pelkey

By Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church by Pastor Larry Sorrells was titled Five Demands of Discipleship, from Luke 14:25-35.  Welcome to join us for worship Sunday 9AM and Bible study Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey

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SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENES MONTH

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENES MONTH – El Dorado Springs Mayor Pro-Tem Cory Gayman signed a proclamation from Cedar County Memorial Hospital declaring September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in El Dorado Springs. The proclamation reads: Whereas, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being: and Whereas, all American experience times of difficulty

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True resigns, council sets tax levy

Brad True resigned as El Dorado Springs Councilman and current mayor on Aug. 26 citing personal reasons. His letter of resignation to the El Dorado Springs City Council c/o Bruce Rogers, city manager, is as follows:  Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation from the El Dorado Springs City Council as of Monday,

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MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS OVER FOR SUMMER OF 2019

MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS OVER FOR SUMMER OF 2019 – The El Dorado Springs Municipal Band would like to thank everyone who came out to listen to our concerts this summer. We have had many programs through June, July, and August and we have enjoyed playing for you these last three months.    Have a great

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The Rock Wall

I was ready to moan about holidays, particularly Monday holidays, which give us fits at the newspaper. It’s even worse now that we’ve gone to a Monday deadline. Then I got in touch with the Bulldog Athletic Director Jeremy Barger and he had the new head football coach, Kelley Beckner, call me. When Coach Beckner

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Hospital sets tax levy

At the Aug. 19 meeting of the Cedar County Hospital Board of Trustees, the board held a public hearing on the proposed tax levy. The county’s total assessed valuation for the tax year 2019 is $182,400,023, and the amount of property tax revenue budgeted for 2019 is $278,707. The board approved the tax rate of

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BBB tips finding a trustworthy home inspector

When you’re about to buy a home, having that home inspected is a critical step in the purchase process. Only a thorough, professional inspection of the home’s physical structure and mechanical condition, from roof to foundation, can uncover the issues you’ll need to watch for as a homeowner and potentially discuss with the seller. Home

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“Seeds of Hope” Honor Walk scheduled for Sept. 11

Please join Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions in conjunction with El Dorado Springs VFW Auxiliary at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to help raise awareness of continued rising suicide rates and to recognize the number of military veterans also affected. The short walk around the hospital grounds is free and open to

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Burglary suspect arrives at scene while search warrant being executed

One Milo resident was charged Tuesday at the conclusion of a burglary investigation. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said his office took a report Monday afternoon of a burglary on 2600 Rd, Northeast of Sheldon. Mosher said, “the suspect vehicle was located at a residence Tuesday evening by a Sheriff’s Deputy, with the help of

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LOCAL RESIDENTS CHOSEN AS MISSOURI FARM FAMILY FOR CEDAR COUNTY

LOCAL RESIDENTS CHOSEN AS MISSOURI FARM FAMILY FOR CEDAR COUNTY – Josh and Chelsea Abercrombie and family of Stockton were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day, Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair. The Abercrombie family was selected as the Cedar County Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in

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