Thank you

I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone who made my 80th birthday a special one. From those who did all the behind the scene planning, to those who sent cards or stopped by to bring best wishes and share memories, to those who prepared the delicious evening meal – each thoughtful expression

[ Read More ]

Clarence E. Alexander

Clarence Ernest Alexander, 85, Kansas City, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 19, 2016. Clarence was born on Sept. 26, 1930, in Tiffin, to Lawrence and Rachel Alexander, one of nine children. He attended Blue Ridge School of St. Clair County for eight years. In April of 1952, he joined the

[ Read More ]

“The Band Plays On”

Kids’ Night Program Re-Scheduled for July 1st. The 5th and 6th grade students in Summer School went on a field trip to the Opera House Theater where they were introduced to a few instruments; met the Choir teacher; learned about Band, Choir, and Drama; were treated to pop and popcorn; and watched the movie, “The

[ Read More ]

Greenfield man pleads guilty to enticing teens for illicit sex

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Greenfield man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday, June 28, to attempting to entice two teenage victims to engage in illicit sexual activity. Christopher L. Johnson, 37, of Greenfield, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to both counts

[ Read More ]

They’re hiding in the library

Kids 8 thru 13 bring your library card and come explore the Cedar County Library, El Dorado Springs Branch, in July for a chance to win a prize each week. A different Scavenger Hunt will be hosted by the Friends of the Library, Inc every week in July starting Monday, July 4. Pick up your

[ Read More ]

Crowder College Spring Dean’s List

Crowder College announced the spring 2016 Dean’s List. Appleton City – Brooke Powell. El Dorado Springs – Makenzie Schwalm, Karlee Collins, Jamie Fletcher, Ginelle Esry, Lindsay Daniel, Shelby Loane, Robert Christian, Melissa Gooden, Olivia Witt, Ashlee Kicenski, Riley Taylor, Kayla Cochran and Tabitha Bender. Milo – Amanda Carter, Emily Dunlap and Emily Ford. Schell City

[ Read More ]

Sign up for Home Ownership Program offered

Do you dream of living in your own home someday? The homebuying process can be intimidating. For many people buying a home is the largest purchase they will ever make. Because it is a major decision and requires a lot of commitment, the Home Ownership Program is being offered Monday, Aug 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

[ Read More ]

Cedar Co. Democrats to meet

Cedar County Democrats will meet in the Courthouse in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5. Debbi Lehr, will represent Teresa Hensley, prosecutor in Cass County, who is running for Attorney General of Missouri. The meeting is open to the public. Darrell Martin, secretary, 296-3754.

[ Read More ]

22nd Annual Whirlwind Karate Classic

by Kassy Van Dyk On Saturday, June 25, Team SWAT traveled to Tulsa, OK, to compete in the 22nd Annual Whirlwind Karate Classic sanctioned by the Oklahoma Karate Association. Martial artists from Kansas City to Austin, TX, and Wichita, KS, to Little Rock, AR, gathered to compete in what has become a great tournament of

[ Read More ]