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When the sun is shining and the weather is nice how could anyone be bored? It is a question that seems like fantasy but to some it is all too real. “We become bored when our everyday lives become dull or monotonous or we don’t have goals,” said David Burton, county engagement specialist with University

Governor Mike Parson signed HB 397 and SB 514. Both bills fixed an oversight in the Affordable Care Act related to youth formerly in foster care. One of the most popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act is the ability for children to stay on their parents’ health insurance until they turn 26. “I want

ALL STAR CAST – The ElDo All-Stars performed Thursday night of the Picnic after the talent show. Performers included: Jeremy Barger-Bass; Sandra Stewart-Keys; Erin Crocker-Soprano; Ron Alumbaugh-Drums; Nathan Vickers-Tenor; Ryan Smith-Guitar,Tenor; Shayne Daniel-Bass; Jordan Ehlers-Tenor; Donna Elliott-Violin, Alto; Mark Koca-Trumpet; Janna Barger Farmington-Alto; Sherre King-Alto; Sarah King-Soprano; Bentley Allison-Guitar, Soprano; Ron Pitts-Tenor, harmonica; Amanda Pitts

A recent column in the Rural Missouri magazine stated that 43% of the rural hospitals in Missouri are operating in the red. Especially in rural areas we only get to keep what we SUPPORT and USE.    CCMH has two factors that may help it survive: a history of excellent patient care and the new

Editor: Why should I support the Cedar County Memorial Hospital tax levy? Recently someone asked that question of me, and mentioned that Cedar County Memorial Hospital was “just a band aid station.” I listened to his commentary for a time then responded, “what if you find your father lying in the floor having a heart

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

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

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.

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

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.