ElDo Middle School

Starting Strong at EMS: A Message from the Principal Dear EMS Students, Families, Faculty, and Staff, Welcome back to another exciting year at El Dorado Springs Middle School! I hope each of you had a wonderful summer filled with rest, fun, and meaningful time with family and friends. As we begin the 2026–2027 school year,

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ElDo Elementary

ElDo Elementary welcome back students Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We look forward to a wonderful year of working with your children! School will start on August 26th this year. Here are a few important things to note: 1. We are looking forward to having students back at school this year! Just

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NEVC’s Superindendent

Dear NEVC Families, On behalf of the Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District, I am excited to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope your family has enjoyed a safe, relaxing, and memorable summer filled with opportunities to recharge and create lasting memories. As we prepare to welcome students back, our staff has

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PSC requests public comment on utility assistance programs

The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is requesting public comment from Missourians who have personal experience with receiving assistance as part of investor-owned utility assistance programs. Investor-owned utilities with assistance programs in Missouri include Ameren Missouri, Evergy Missouri Metro, Evergy Missouri West, Spire, Missouri American Water, Liberty Utilities and Summit Utilities. Citizens wishing to comment

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources thanks voters for their support of Parks, Soils, Water Sales Tax

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources would like to thank Missouri voters for their continued support of the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax. “We are very honored Missouri voters demonstrated their confidence in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to protect their state parks, historic sites, water quality and soil resources,” said Kurt Schaefer,

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THE HOPE CENTER RECEIVES DONATION

Community Bank of El Dorado Springs, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, recently presented a $10,000 Member Impact Fund grant to The Hope Center. The FHLB Des Moines matching grant program amplifies community engagement efforts by providing a three-to-one match for member institution donations. Community Bank of El Dorado Springs

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How to avoid gas and grocery voucher scams and what you should do

Who wouldn’t want free gas or groceries, especially with fuel prices on the rise? Scammers know families are looking for ways to save money, and unfortunately, they’re taking advantage of that. BBB has received BBB Scam Tracker reports from people who received postcards in the mail claiming they qualified for hundreds of dollars’ worth of

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Rural Justice Report

Tracking Local Crime and Court Cases This Crime Page is dedicated to keeping our community informed about court cases and legal matters occurring in Cedar County and the surrounding areas. As residents of rural America, it is essential to stay aware of the issues affecting our neighborhoods. Knowledge fosters safety and community engagement. Through this

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KORONER’s KORNER: `R funerals fun?

BLASPHEMY!  SACRILEGE!  I’m sure those are a few of the initial reactions when some folks read the title of my article this week.  Hopefully, those people will read further than just the title and see what I mean. While serving (my country) in the military and the Department of Defense, I would come home for

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MoDOT to hire service-oriented individuals to join winter maintenance crews

The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. There are hundreds of full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions currently available across the state. “Missouri travelers depend on us throughout the year to maintain our highway system,

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