April 17, 2024
CEDAR IS PURPLE HEART COUNTY – On Friday, Dec. 30, Cedar County gained the designation of Purple Heart County. Public officials (and other citizens) gathered in the courthouse lobby for the ceremony: From left: Representative Sandy Crawford (spokesperson for Senator Mike Parson), Representative Warren Love, County Clerk Peggy Kenney, Associate Judge Tom Pyle, Presiding Commissioner
Thanks to the generosity of the El Dorado Springs community the Chamber of Commerce secured the $44,000 in public pledges for Phase II of the “Sidewalk to the Future.” The goal was met just prior to the Dec. 28 deadline set to collect the pledge signatures. The Chamber of Commerce and City of El Dorado
ARRESTED IN ELDO DRUG RAID – Sheriff Leon Dwerlkotte reports that on Dec. 28 the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office along with the CNET Drug Task Force and the El Dorado Springs Police Department served a search warrant at the Vernie Harelson residence at 328 W. Joe Davis Street, El Dorado Springs. At the Harelson residence
Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27. Roll call Present – John Wilson chairman Kenny Turner vice chairman Byron Hamilton (By phone due to illness) Keith Kasco Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Turner to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Kasco, four ayes, no nays, motion carried. Acceptance of
Editor: The Affordable Care Act is unpopular with many folks. But if you ask folks about its main provisions there is great support for them. • The national rate of uninsured citizens has never been lower • You cannot be refused insurance based on pre-existing conditions • Women cannot be charged more than men •
Editor: I have made five New Year’s Resolutions: 1) Catch a Walleye, 2) Catch a catfish that weighs more than 10 pounds, 3) Catch a day’s limit of Crappie, 4) Send a care package to a college that sponsors ‘cry-ins” for the precious snowflakes, and 5) Offer assistance to help pack for some celebrities that
All former employees of Nell Don, Junior House and J.H. Collectibles are invited to attend a Dutch treat breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 54 Café, Nevada.
The Cedar County Commission accepted the bid on Lehman Construction Company to build a new Stump Ford Bridge in 2017 for $546,964. The county’s 20% share of the cost, $109.393, will be partially met with soft match money from other counties.
by Phill Brooks Navy SEALS are known for their courage in training and combat. So when Missouri’s governor-elect, Eric Greitens, gives his inaugural address, I’ll be listening to hear how he demonstrates that courage in governmental leadership. Does he directly address the major, but politically dangerous problems facing this state? Or, does he give an
Our community can be proud of the outpouring of generosity and support shared with others through this years’ Christmas Basket project. Many thanks go to all of the wonderful volunteers who gave countless hours of their time and talents to make this year’s event a success. Thank you to the First Baptist Church and the
