Boots, bulls, broncs and…crowns

RODEO ROYALTY – During the Land of Lakes Youth Fair Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 15, three young ladies were recognized for their participation  and hard work with the rodeo and crowned as the royalty for the two day event. From left, Queen McKensi Marshall, Princess Hope Heryford and Junior Princess Kashly Berning. They were crowned

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International traveler

FARM BUREAU SPEAKER – Kalena Bruce added another Farm Bureau job to her list Friday night before she addressed the group of 98 at the annual Cedar County Farm Bureau meeting in the First Baptist Church auditorium in El Dorado Springs. Earlier that night in the meeting, Kalena was elected president of the Cedar County

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Can’t Escape Politics

Editor: It is not even funny that one cannot escape politics. It is in the workforce, entertainment, sports, churches, and just about everywhere else. One cannot even relax watching football as several players will kneel or sit out the “Star-Spangled Banner” in protest. Even the Miss America Pageant has become involved with the contestants being

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Chronic Wasting = Mad Cow?

Editor: The Missouri Department of Conservation has a “Tiger by The Tail” and don’t know what to do with it. They act like the little boy who is walking past the graveyard and is whistling to himself in order to keep his courage up and hope everything will be all right. Chronic Wasting Disease is

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Ambulance Board holds short meeting

The Cedar County Ambulance District board met Monday, Sept. 18, in the El Dorado Springs Ambulance Barn. Meeting called to order at 6:39. Roll call Present: John Wilson Chairman Nadine Sinclair Evelyn Boyle Rusty Norval Absent: Kenny Turner Vice Chairman Keith Kasco Sec/Tres. Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Wilson to approve the agenda

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CBCO donors provide more blood in hurricane relief effort

CBCO donors were able to provide 100 units of blood to hurricane ravaged areas of Florida during the past week. Separate shipments went to Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL, and OneBlood, the independent supplier of blood to many hospitals in Florida. Blood donations have just resumed in the areas hit by Hurricane Irma,

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CCAD Financial report

During the Sept. 18 Cedar County Ambulance District monthly meeting, CPA Kalena Bruce gave her financial report. As of Aug. 31, the district had $601,143.22 in cash and cash equivalents down $104,936.48 from a year earlier. Accounts receivable was $7,241.53, down $6,705.47 from a year earlier. Total assets were $1,972,980.86, up $111,827.95 from a year

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Kalena Kenney passionate about agriculture

Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m pleased to be here tonight. I hope to share with you a little about myself, my Farm Bureau experience and what we’ve been working hard to accomplish for you this year. As you just heard I am Kalena Bruce, a 5th generation farmer from Stockton. I’ve brought my

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Hartzler introduces bill to reform VA, solve doctor and nurse shortage

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) announced Friday her introduction of theVeterans Health Administration Recruitment, Hiring and Retention (REHIRE) Act of 2017, which empowers local Veteran Hospitals to recruit, hire and retain doctors and nurses to meet the growing shortage facing VA facilities. Sadly, VA hospitals around the nation are struggling to recruit and retain nurses and

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Missouri cash rent rates drop in latest USDA report

Cash rent rates dropped overall in many Missouri counties, according to a Sept. 8 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rates for cropland and pastureland dropped overall from the previous year, said University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Joe Koenen. Koenen leads sessions on Missouri farm leases to educate landowners and tenants on

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