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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Marriages

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Joshua Ira Oberbeck, 31, Stockton, and Tiffany Kay Rowland, 26, Stockton Travis Joseph Dunfield, 23, El Dorado Springs, amd Brooke Garret Reed, 18, El Dorado Springs Jeffery Allen Myers, 44, Stockton, and Betty Jo Royer, 47, Stockton St. Clair County Robert Michael Contello and

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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) March 7 – Arrest: Levi R. Sieleman, 35,

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ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

March 3 – St. Clair County deputy arrested Brittany Lavers, 30, Rogersville, at the St. Clair County Courthouse on three Laclede County warrants for failing to appear in court on an original class D misdemeanor charge of driving while suspended, class C misdemeanor charge of exceeding the speed limit by 11-15 miles-per-hour, and an infraction

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CEDAR COUNTY COMMIISSON

The Cedar County Commission met Monday, March 6, 2017. Present were – Marlon Collins, presiding commissioner; Don Boultinghouse, northern commissioner; Robert Foster, southern commissioner; Peggy Kenney, county clerk. Minutes from Feb 27, 2017, Commission meeting were approved. Reviewed Road and Bridge report. Reviewed report submitted by James McCrary, sheriff. Reviewed monthly report submitted by the

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Revival in progress

Revival began Monday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 21853 S 1500 Rd, Nevada. Bro Alan Collins is pastor and Bro Colton Collins is preaching. Everyone is welcome.

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Martha Dobbs

Martha Cecelia (Gilpin) Dobbs, 94, El Dorado Springs, passed to her heavenly home on March 10, 2017. Martha was born Nov. 22, 1922, in Fairfield, NE, to Wilburn (Wig) and Beulah (Boots) Brubeck Gilpin. When Martha was six months old her parents moved to Kansas City by covered wagon. When Martha turned five, they moved

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Lela Mae Thomas

Lela Mae Thomas, 81, was born April 19, 1935, near Osceola to Fred and Wilma Murphey. She passed away March 9, 2017. in Kansas City, Lela’s early life was spent in Osceola and she attended school there. On Nov. 14, 1952, she was united in marriage to Harlin Thomas. They moved to Kansas City where

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