New books at Cedar County Library

Echoes In Death by J.D. Robb – Rescuing a severely traumatized survivor of a violent house invasion that ended the life of her obsessive husband, New York lieutenant Eve Dallas makes unsettling discoveries about the victim while struggling to piece together baffling clues about the killer. Always by Sarah Jio – Encountering a ragged homeless

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It is not too late to join 4-H

It is not too late to join 4-H according to Janice Emery, a 4-H youth development specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “4-H is a family affair that gives children skills they will use for a lifetime. Confidence, creativity, curiosity, and compassion are all positive youth development characteristics that have been proven to increase with

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Master Gardener hotline opens

If you have a lawn or gardening problem, who are you going to call for unbiased, research-based solutions? Trained volunteers that are working the Master Gardeners of Greene County Hotline that is who. These volunteers have answers to most home gardening questions. Master Gardener volunteers staff the hotline from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday

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Providing information

ACNE Q: My fourteen-year-old son is getting bad acne. Any advice? A: Acne is a problem that shows up as blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. It often affects the face, neck and upper body. It occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin pores.It usually starts during teenage years, and may last into adulthood.

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Deadline for absentee voting requests

The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail or fax for the Municipal Election is March 29, 2017. Send absentee ballot requests to Peggy Kenney, Cedar County Clerk, c/o Voter Registration, 113 South St. Stockton, MO 65785 or fax your request to 417-276-3461. Requests must include name, phone number, address to mail the

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Love note from Jeff City

My Fellow Missourians: My in-district day on Friday actually turned out to be an out-district day at the KWTO Radio Station in Springfield.  I joined Representatives Lynn Morris and Jeff Messenger who host “Morning Coffee with Your Representatives.” This radio program reaches out all over Southwest Missouri and is broadcast weekly on Friday mornings from

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Looking forward to the work ahead

Last Friday, the lieutenant governor’s office visited Springfield, making eight stops over the course of the day. Springfield is home to thousands of veterans and seniors, a thriving tourism and economic industry, and quality higher education facilities. We were glad to be in Springfield and have productive conversations on how we can help. We started

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Just Say ‘Yes’

Just say “Yes!” when a board member asks you to join Friends of the Library, Inc. Membership dues are only $5 for individuals and $25 for a business, family, or organization. There is no further obligation by becoming a member, but Friends would love for you to get involved if you have some time. Dues

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Candidate sought for Silver Haired Legislature

Residents of Cedar County who are 60 years of age or older are being sought to file as a candidate for the Silver Haired Legislature. The Silver haired Legislature is a formally elected body of citizens, 60 years of age and older, that promote legislative advocacy for older adults. A Senator position is open that

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