There’s a lot more in Missouri than you think

PARSON BRINGS BUY MISSOURI PROGRAM TO EL DORADO SPRINGS – Lt. Governor Mike Parson was in El Dorado Springs on Friday, April 17, to support and explain the Buy Missouri program, an initiative of the Lt. Governor’s office that recognizes and promotes products made within the borders of Missouri while strengthening the state’s economy.  

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DESE officials visit R-II Early Childhood Center

Representatives from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) were at the El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 to visit the District’s Early Childhood Center. The visit came after a recent Onsite Review of the District’s Parents As Teachers program. The team that had come to El Dorado Springs

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The Rock Wall

I heard the Ch. 10 weather lady say Tuesday morning that this was one of the coldest Aprils on record for the entire month. She was more specific than that but I didn’t write it down. And she didn’t have to tell any of us. I think she said 11 mornings were below freezing. Even

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Annual Memorial Day Flower Sale Friday and Saturday.

The GFWC Progress Club will hold its annual flower sale from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 4, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at 312 E. Hwy 54 (watch for signs). Assorted flower, headstone saddles, hanging baskets and table arrangement will be available. The items are recycled  and

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New Executive Director selected to lead Missouri Veterans Commission

Following a national search and extensive review, the Missouri Veterans Commission announced that Colonel Grace Link has been named executive director of the commission which serves 485,000 Veterans of the state through the selfless service of 1,750 employees in seven State Veterans Homes, five State Veterans Cemeteries, and its Veterans Services Program. The Veterans Commission

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Fidelity Communications launches fundraising efforts to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Fidelity Communications, a fast-growing telecommunications service provider based in Sullivan, is participating in their first Great Strides fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fidelity Communications is a family-owned company dedicated to making a difference in their communities and improving the lives of their community members. Cystic fibrosis is a rare, life-shortening genetic disease that makes

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Square dance Friday

On Friday, May 4, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will be holding a dance with Jay Wright calling. This will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $5 for adult dancers and $3 for youth dancers. Area dancers and interested persons are welcome.

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May is National Better Hearing Month

Hearing Loss:  It impacts your overall health Hearing loss currently affects more than 36 million Americans. Although hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, more than half of all hearing-impaired persons are younger than 65. With the increased use of earbuds, the number of Americans experiencing hearing loss at a young age

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QuickBooks workshop June 5

A QuickBooks workshop will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, in Stockton.  This workshop is being done by Cedar County MU Extension Center and council as well as Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center in Joplin with the help of the Cedar County Library.  The workshop will be done by

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