Keep Our Community Strong

Editor: The Cedar County Bowl is coming up in a few weeks. There’s no better rival or competition than when our towns play each other. The atmosphere is always exciting and great to teach us things about life. Hi, I’m Joe Barger. I’ve lived in Cedar County my entire life. I went to school at

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“This is reality”

Editor: * Your husband is complaining of chest pain. He’s having a heart attack. The closest hospital is 30-40 minutes away. The ambulance is out of the county, and the closest one is 20 minutes away. What do you do? Wait for the ambulance? Drive him to the closest hospital yourself? Either way, every passing

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Points to ponder

Editor: To The Voters of Cedar County: My name is Craig Wamsley and I have been a staff physician at Cedar County Memorial Hospital for the past 13 years. While other opportunities have been available to me over the years, I have chosen to work here. I consider myself a proud and admittedly biased employee.

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University of Missouri Extension to offer Mental Health First Aid Training

On Saturday, Aug. 3, University of Missouri Extension will offer Mental Health First Aid training in Nevada. This groundbreaking eight-hour training course will give people the tools to identify when someone might be struggling with a mental health or substance use problem and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. One in

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BBB tips buying a used car this summer

Buying a used car can be a smart financial decision, especially if your budget is limited. However, failing to do your homework before you buy can put you in a disastrous or even dangerous situation. Nationally, Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received more than 42,000 complaints about used car dealers in the last three years.

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MARRIAGES

CEDAR COUNTY Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Raymond, Edward Dean, 42, Stockton, and Laura Ruth Hurley, 42, Stockton. Devon Michael Sylvia, 19, El Dorado Springs, and Caetlin Maree Alvarez, 16, El Dorado springs. Milo C. F. Schwartz, 19, El Dorado Springs, and Anna M. D. Schwartz, 22, El Dorado

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF

07/14 • Medic 10 reported a disturbance at Hot Spot Stockton.  Vehicle causing disturbance left. • Officer reported animal neglect on 274 Rd El Dorado.  Arrest made. • Received call that $75 in gas stolen from Pete’s Station in El Dorado.  Chance Miller arrested. • Dollar General Stockton reported female set off alarms in store

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VERNON COUNTY SHERIFF

July 16, stealing at 28700 block E. Union Track Rd., Milo. July 18, burglary-2nd degree at 22300 block S. 1786 Rd., Milo. July 18, domestic dispute at 13700 block E. Northern Rd., Nevada. July 20, stealing at 13800 block E. Northern Rd., Nevada. July 21, burglary-2nd degree at 23300 block S. 1625th Rd., Nevada.

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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 July 15, 2019, officers responded to the 100

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Robert Dee Stroer Sr.

Robert Dee Stroer Sr, 72, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Final disposition was cremation under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be left at the funeral home to help the family

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