School Board to meet Thursday

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13, to install new members and reorganize. Then the board will meet in regular session. In old business, the board will amend the minutes to show that the construction contract was awarded to Westport Construction. Then the board will

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Marriages

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Andrew Lee Wendt, 32, El Dorado Springs, and Brittany Micah Berry, 28, El Dorado Springs

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Juliette E Smith, El Dorado Springs, DWR/S  3/24 William F Schaal, El Dorado Springs, fugitive from out of state  3/16 Joshiah Jason Ruston, El Dorado Springs, DWR/S  3/8 Brandon E Rummel, Humansville, kidnaping 2nd deg, , tampering w/mtr veh – 1st deg  3/27 The following misdemeanors

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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) April 4 – Arrests: Loretta L. Stroble, 49,

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CEDAR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

March 19 – Disturbance Noise in Stockton area; handled by deputy. Motor vehicle accident in  Stockton area; handled by deputy. Animal call—dog in the roadway in the Stockton area; handled by deputy. Auto theft in the Stockton area; handled by deputy. Theft in the Stockton area; handled by deputy. Agency assist for El Dorado Springs

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James Harold Chism

James Harold Chism, 78, El Dorado Springs, passed away on April 7, 2017, in Community Springs Care Center, following a short illness. Jim was born on Aug. 4, 1938, to Ovie Ray and Willia (Tolbert) Chism in Aldrich. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1957. After graduation Jim moved to Kansas City to work

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Roy Dean Weeda

Roy Dean Weeda, 67,  was ushered into heaven on April 5, 2017, at KU Medical Center. Roy was born to Irven and Opal Weeda on Sept. 20, 1949, in Clarinda, IA. He graduated from Bedford High School in 1967 and married his high school sweetheart, Dixie Beemer. Roy joined the Air Force and served as

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Lina Lou (Carroll) Allen

Lina Lou (Carroll) Allen, 89, Butler, passed away on April 7, 2017, in Medical Lodge in Butler. Services were held on Tuesday, April 11, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial followed in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

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Ruby A. Janes

Ruby A. (Shaw) Janes passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in White Hall Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.  The family received friends from 6-7 p.m Wednesday, April 12, in the funeral home.

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Rebecca Rash to compete at Nationals

In July, Rebecca Rash, age 15, will represent the State of Missouri in Louisville, KY. She will compete in Bible Memorization for the National Youth conference. Rebecca competed at State on March 31. Her score was 95.6 out of 100, she got first place in her category and age group. We are very proud of

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