Northwest Missouri State announces fall 2017 trimester graduates

The Office of the Registrar and the Graduate School at Northwest Missouri State University have released the names of students who completed requirements for degrees at the conclusion of the 2017 fall trimester. Degree recipients include: bachelor of science (B.S.), bachelor of science in education (B.S. Ed.), bachelor of technology (B.T.), bachelor of arts (B.A.),

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The Rock Wall

Here we are at the beginning of snagging season, so we’ve almost made it to spring. I have a couple more articles about preventing guns in school for you this week thanks to the Cedar County Sheriff and the board at the Christian School. I had great with interview the St. Clair County Sheriff Scott

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Cedar County Sheriff favors arming properly trained school staff

Q. You read Jarrod’s interview? I did but I can’t remember everything. Q. You don’t have to remember everything. I just wanted you to see how I conducted the interview. What I’m looking for is from your angle and your expertise. What plans that you can divulge have you made for a school shooting situation

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City gun auction a bang up success

FIREARMS SALE RAISES MONEY FOR POLICE – The basketball court of the El Dorado Springs Civic Center was packed with “lookers” and bidders as the city auctioned 80 surplus guns on Thursday, March 8.   City Manager Bruce Rogers said he remembers writing bid card 246. Successful bidders paid an average of  $233 per gun

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Man Charged with Stockton murder

On Saturday March 10 at approximately 2:05 PM the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a possible gunshot victim at 108 West Craig Street in Stockton. When Deputies arrived they found 39 year old Joseph Roberts outside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound. A short time later he was pronounced deceased

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TOPS Potato Luncheon Thursday

The semi-annual TOPS Baked potato Luncheon will start serving at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, in the Community Center Banquet Room. And be open until 1:30 p.m. We will serve a fully loaded baked potato, salad and choice of pie, cobbler or brownie and drink. Cost is $7.

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Fashion With Compassion April 5

The Tri County 4th Annual Girls Night Out will be held April 5, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m. in the Leeper Center in El Dorado Springs.. Tickets are on sale now for $25 each or $175 for a table of eight. Ticket purchases may be made online at Wingsrefuge.com or at Shannon Realtors and Mid Missouri

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Eunice Smith to turn 100

Come celebrate with Eunice at the Eagles Lodge on March 26, from 1-6 p.m. We would like to invite family, friends and neighbors. If you can’t join us, you may want to send a card. Send to: Eunice Smith, c/o Eagles Lodge, 3310 E. 380 Rd. Finger foods are welcome.

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Security means work best when they remain private

The El Dorado Christian School board has prepared a statement regarding the school security issue, which follows: “School safety has always been a top priority at El Dorado Christian School, and our concerns are heightened with each headline broadcasting another school shooting. We have taken steps to increase our school’s security, and we continue to

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Supt. checking on guns in school School to start Aug. 16

The El Dorado Springs R-II School Board met Thursday, March 8, with all present to hold a public hearing on starting school prior to 10 days before the first Monday in September. The board voted to start school this fall on Aug. 16. Supt. Koca gave a construction update. So far, the school has spent

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