August 26, 2026
Chances are you know someone who has had a stroke. An estimated 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite how common strokes are, there are a lot of widely believed misconceptions. Unfortunately, not knowing the facts can put a person at
It’s time to think about the Riverview Community reunion again, every year on the first Sunday in October (Oct. 1 this year). It is always a fun time for the neighbors to get to know one another, with family and friends to share pictures and memories. If you know the history of the area and
For most of us, buckling up when driving or staying on the sidewalk while we’re out for a stroll are automatic safety habits. But did you know there is another real – and potentially life-threatening – hazard to drivers and pedestrians? It’s the danger we don’t often consider: driving or walking near train tracks. Federal
Painted Ladies butterfly migration Did you know that painted ladies butterflies are migrating in record numbers this year? Me, neither although I suspected something was up when I spotted a kaleidoscope of painted ladies on my Autumn Joy Sedum plants early September. About the same time, several readers emailed me photos of butterflies they thought
On Friday, Sept. 29, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a benefit dance to assist friends and square dancers in need. This will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds. Jay Wright will be the MC and area callers have been invited. Admission is by
by Helen Ellerman Madalyn’s Kitchen, south of Schell City, will hold her steak, chicken and shrimp dinner Sunday, Oct. 8. She will not have her regular Sunday buffet. Jewell and Helen Ellerman and a friend, Rosie Taylor, attended the community dinner at the First Baptist Church at El Dorado Springs Sunday evening, Sept. 24. Pastor
The Cedar County Democratic Committee will meet at the courthouse in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3. Darrell Martin, Secretary. 296-3754
The Twentieth Century Club started the 2017-2018 year off with our annual brunch on Aug. 14. Hostess for the brunch was Luella Phipps with Glenda Baker, Evelyn Boyle, Georgia Detwiler, Sandy Eaves, Dorothy Foater, Glenda Ware and Lana Sue Jones serving as co-hostesses. Our first meeting on Sept. 11 was with Sharyl Henry serving as
Thursday night, the Nine Wonders Optimist Club had the privilege to host approximately 20 Cedar County Shooting Sports 4H participants and their parents. We witnessed their skills in archery and air rifle as well as gun safety. Each participant must complete a 6-hour safety course on all areas before they can begin participating.
September 27-30, Stockton City Park SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 27th 1:00 FFA Pie Contest (Pies Due By 12:00 at High School) 2:00 Hammons Products Tours 3:45 Opening Ceremony, Park Entrance 6:00 Tractor Pull Registration, Stage 6:00 Opening Ceremony, Park Entrance 6:00-10:00 Fun Time Carnival 6:30-7:30 Tractor Pull, Stage 6:00-8:00 Youth Worship Night, Platform Thursday,
